Freak Like Me

Adina Howard

About Freak Like Me

"Freak Like Me" is the debut single by American R&B singer Adina Howard. It was released on January 25, 1995, as the lead single from her debut album, Do You Wanna Ride?. It reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks, as well as number two on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart for four weeks, behind "This Is How We Do It" by Montell Jordan in both cases, and was certified platinum by the RIAA for sales of one million copies.


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Let me lay it on the line
I got a little freakiness inside
And you know that the man
Has got to deal with it
I don't care what they say
I'm not about to pay nobody's way
'Cause it's all about the dog in me
Mm-hmm

I want to freak in the morning
A freak in the evening just like me
I need a roughneck brother
That can satisfy me just for me
If you are that kind of man
'Cause I'm that kind of girl
I got a freaky secret,everybody sing
'Cause we don't give a damn about a thing

'Cause I will be a freak
Until the day until the dawn
And we can pump, pump
All through the night till the early morn

Come on and I will take you
Around the 'hood on a gangsta lean
'Cause we can pump, pump
Any time of day it's all good for me

Boy, you're moving kind of slow
You got to keep it up
Now there you go
There's just one thing that a man must do
Mm-hmm

I'm packing all the flavor you need
I got you shook up on your knees
'Cause it's all about the dog in me

I want to freak in the morning
A freak in the evening just like me
I need a roughneck brother
That can satisfy me just for me
If you are that kind of man
'Cause I'm that kind of girl
I got a freaky secret,everybody sing
'Cause we don't give a damn about a thing

'Cause I will be a freak
Until the day until the dawn
And we can pump, pump
All through the night till the early morn

Come on and I will take you
Around the 'hood on a gangsta lean
'Cause we can pump, pump
Any time of day it's all good for me

'Cause I will be a freak
Until the day until the dawn
And we can pump, pump
All through the night till the early morn

Come on and I will take you
Around the 'hood on a gangsta lean
'Cause we can pump, pump
Any time of day it's all good for me

One to the two, to the two, to the three
Adina, do you want to get freaky with me?

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Adina Howard

Adina Howard (born November 14, 1974) is an American R&B singer who rose to prominence during the mid 1990s with her debut album, Do You Wanna Ride? and her debut single, "Freak Like Me". Howard is known for her sexual image and provocative songs. Some of her other minor hits include "What's Love Got To Do With It?" (w/Warren G), "(Freak) And U Know It", "Nasty Grind", and the fan favorite "T-Shirt & Panties". more »

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Written by: Eugene Hanes, Marc Valentine, Loren Hill, Gary Lee Cooper, George Clinton, William Collins

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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16 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Freak Like Me" by Adina Howard is classified under the genre of R&B and hip hop.
Chart Performance
The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart briefly in 1995, making Adina Howard one of the few one-hit wonders of the 90s.
Sampling
The song samples "I'd Rather Be With You" by Bootsy's Rubber Band, and mixes it with portions of Sly & The Family Stone's "Love City".
Feminist Impact
Due to its explicitly sexual lyrics, "Freak Like Me" has been considered a feminist anthem that encourages female sexual expression and autonomy.
Recognition and Awards
The song was nominated for a Billboard Music Award for Top Hot 100 Single Airplay in 1995.
Debut Album
"Freak Like Me" is taken from Adina Howard's debut album, "Do You Wanna Ride?".
Controversy
Some radio stations refused to play the song due its explicit content, considering it too raunchy for daytime radio.
Re-release
The song was re-released in 2000 for Howard's second greatest hits album, "The Second Coming".
Record Labels
The song was released under the Eastwest and Atlantic record labels.
Cover Versions
British girl-group Sugababes covered "Freak Like Me" in 2002, and it reached No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The song's music video, directed by Hype Williams, has Howard projecting a dominatrix persona throughout.
International Success
Besides topping the charts in the US, "Freak Like Me" also hit the top 20 in other countries like the UK and New Zealand.
Songwriters
Eugene Hanes, Marc Valentine, Gary Cooper, George Clinton Jr., Bootsy Collins, Garry Shider formed the team of songwriters for the track.
Duration
The official version of the song has a duration of 4 minutes and 13 seconds.
Certification
"Freak Like Me" was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Impact on Adina Howard's Career
The song is considered Adina Howard's signature song and was her breakout hit.

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