Killa

Cherish, Yung Joc

About Killa

"Killa" is the first single by R&B American group Cherish from their second album The Truth. "Killa" features rap/hip-hop artist Yung Joc. The song is about "not being able to resist the man you know is no good." It is their third single after "Unappreciated" in 2006, and was described by noted UK R&B writer Pete Lewis of the award-winning Blues & Soul as "a robustly funky single which finds the girls teaming up with chart-topping rugged male Southern rapper Yung Joc". The song was released to iTunes on November 27, 2007. The video premiered via BET's Access Granted on December 12, 2007 featuring some scenes of the movie Step Up 2: The Streets. The video was directed by Little X. On March 22, Cherish performed this single on Showtime at the Apollo along with their next single "Amnesia". It was originally announced that there would be a So So Def remix featuring Jermaine Dupri and Rocko. However, even though Dupri was on the remix, Rocko was absent, the other collaborator being The Kid Slim. 


Year:
2008
3:48
45 
#2

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Yo Joc
Yeah
I don't think they ready for this one

Cherish
They make me wanna lose control
Yeah
You know who it is
Joc, Dark Child

I''m in a wife beater two seater cruise control
Pull up and ya girl might lose control
Not playa's circle but a duffel bag boy
Guarantee they cant get enough of dat boy

Saw him from a distance and I watch him make his way to the bar
He walked up to me slowly whispers and he says I know who you are
I wanna get to know you

I can tell he was playa
But he knows just how to make ya
Lose control
Somehow I knew

[Chorus]
Shawty is a killa
But I really want him
And I gotta have him
Tonight
Shawty a heartbreaker
But it really don't matter
'Cause I really want him
Tonight

The way he licks his lips
I'm in a infatuated state of mind, oh yeah
He's so hard to resist
I gotta tell you baby boy you're so fine
Just gotta have you oh yeah

I can tell he was playa
But he knows just how to make ya
Lose control
If you only knew that Shawty is a killa

[Chorus]
Shawty is a killa
But I really want him (But I really want him)
And I gotta have him
Tonight (And I gotta have him)
Shawty a heartbreaker,
But it really don?t matter
'Cause I really want him
Tonight (Tonight)
Shawty is a killa
But I really want him
And I gotta have him
Tonight
Shawty a heartbreaker, (Heartbreaker)
But it really don't matter
'Cause I really want him
Tonight (Cause I really want him tonight Oh oh)

It feels so wrong that it must it must be right
And I'm so high don't wanna come down, just let me fly

[Young Joc]
Ay ay let me talk to um
My whips push but no car keys man
Pop the top like a sardine can
Wrist stay flooded like New Orleans man
Lil' boy cant stop I be ballin' man
Yeah I?m pretty sure dat ya heard da rumors
Got beef bull wit some big cawholas
I'm a pretty slick nigga like rick da rula
Keep one eye open and my hand on dat ruda
I rock da cladio
My shades gazel
I break hearts
I heartbreak hotels
I treat yo chick like a pair of ones
Wear ha ass out one good time and shawty

[Chorus]
Shawty is a killa (Shawty is a killa)
But I really want him (Oooh)
And I gotta have him
Tonight (Tonight)
Shawty a heartbreaker, (Shawty a Heartbreaker)
But it really don't matter (But it really don?t matter)
'Cause I really want him (Ohhh baby)
Tonight (Tonight)
Shawty is a killa (I want you baby)
But I really want him (Gotta have you baby)
And I gotta have him (Even if it's for tonight, I gotta have you)
Tonight
Shawty a heartbreaker, (Oohh)
But it really don't matter
'Cause I really want him (Cause I really want you)
Tonight (And I gotta have you)

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Cherish

Cherish is an American R&B, soul, and hip hop quartet consisting of the sisters Farrah King (born February 17, 1984), Neosha King (born January 26, 1986) and twins Felisha and Fallon King (born June 5, 1989). Originally hailing from Maywood, Illinois, the four sisters moved to Atlanta to further their musical career. Both their parents are musicians, their father having been in the band Professions Of Sounds, who frequently toured across the South West with classic acts like The Emotions and Earth, Wind & Fire. The group is signed to Capitol Records and Sho'nuff Records. They were a big success with the hit song "Do It to It". more »

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Written by: BRANDON BOWLES, FALLON KING, FALLON TASHIRA KING, FARRAH KING, FARRAH JANELLE KING, FELISHA KING, FELISHA TASHIRA KING, JASIEL ROBINSON, JASIEL ALMON T. ROBINSON, NEOSHA KING, RODNEY RICHARD, RODNEY DARNELL RICHARD

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Killa" is an R&B song with a strong dance-pop influence that sets it apart from contemporary R&B songs.
Album Release
The song is part of the album "The Truth," which was released in 2008 by Capitol Records.
Chart Performance
"Killa" did extremely well on the charts. It peaked at #39 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #11 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Song Theme
The song is about the pitfalls of falling for a man who is a "killa" or a heartbreaker.
Collaboration
The song features rapper Yung Joc, which is his third collaboration with Cherish following "Do It To It" and "Show Off."
Music Video
The music video for "Killa" was directed by R. Malcolm Jones and features choreography by Jamaica Craft.
Critical Reception
Critics generally praised the song for its catchy hook, strong beats, and compelling vocals.
Songwriting
The song was written by Don Vito, Harold "Killa" Lilly, Jasper Cameron, and the members of Cherish themselves.
Dance Influence
The track has a strong dance influence, as evidenced by its catchy rhythm and the choreography in its music video.
Recognition
The song "Killa" is recognized as one of Cherish's signature songs and continues to be played in nightclubs around the world.
Pop Culture
The song was featured in the 2008 film "Step Up 2: The Streets."
Track Length
The track is 3:51 long, making it a standard length for a pop song.
Release Sequence
“Killa” was the first single to be released from Cherish’s second studio album, "The Truth."

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