Girl Like U

Nelly, Snoop Dogg

About Girl Like U

"Girl Like U" is a song by American rapper Snoop Dogg, featuring guest vocals from singer Nelly, taken from Snoop Dogg's seventh studio album R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece (2004). The song was written by Snoop Dogg, Nelly and L. T. Hutton, with production handled by L. T. Hutton.


Year:
2004
4:35
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[Chorus]
If I didn't have no dough would you love me,
If we didn't have a place to go would you still be
There or would you leave me alone when the chips are down
Or would you stay around, and lay down,
Oh girl,
I gotta have a chick like you,
I gotta have a girl like you,
I gotta have a chick like you,
I gotta have a girl like you,

[Nelly]
Oh yeah who that is standing there like that looking from the front
But I can see what's in the back, hips like oh,
Eyes like wow, pretty toes in the room and they be looking like wow

[Snoop]
I don't know nephew lets just do what we do, 
Lets just slide up on these hoes and put this pimping
In do, (agree) and then what we do (what we do) 
You take the one in the white I'll take the one in
The blue

[Chorus]

[Snoop]
Hey yo I don't know if you been told but you look like you should be gold, 
You're so preasus the
Way you shape up I'm just hear to help you 
Step you're game up you look like you might die for me
Hop in front of the bullet and die for me 
Cause when I fly you be fly and when I fly to other
Countries you going fly with me

[Chorus]

[Snoop]
Now as the night wines down and the weed gets down, 
Players till playing and I'm still on the floor, 
I groove to the beat until my feet get tired I just want to be you're desire, 
Eva caneva Best believer you're not a dime pice you're a diva 
Take it from me you can be the O.N.E if you roll
With me

[Nelly]
If looks were the case babygirl id be a federal the top perfect incredible 
The bottom As editble 
Uh I ain't telling you what I heard man 
I'm telling you what I know and I ain't telling 
Her what to say but where to go, 
But if she wants we can take trip down with the homie d-o double
G and if she wants we can form a lil down if its low key yes we would go down

[Chorus]

Clap your hands everybody,
Everybody claps your hands, and if you came to party with the d-o double g and any double one
Lets bounce, I said clap your hand everybody, 
Everybody clap your hands, and if you came to party with the d-o double g and any double one
Why bounce

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Snoop Dogg

Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971) is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor, well known by his alter-egos Snoop Doggy Dogg, Snoop Dogg and Snoop Lion. Snoop Lion has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre. He collaborated on Dre's solo debut The Chronic, and on the theme song to the film Deep Cover. Snoop's debut album Doggystyle, was released in 1993 under Death Row Records, debuting at No.1 on both the Billboard 200 and R&B charts. Selling almost a million copies in the first week of its release, Doggystyle became certified 4× platinum in 1994 and spawned several hit singles, including "What's My Name" and "Gin & Juice". In 1994, Snoop rele… more »

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Written by: LENTON TEREILL HUTTON, CORNELL HAYNES, CALVIN CORDAZOR BROADUS, ROBERT ARTHUR FORD, JAMES B. MOORE, RUSSELL W. SIMMONS, LAWRENCE SMITH, KURT WALKER

Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Girl Like U" is a song by Snoop Dogg, an American rapper, songwriter, and actor whose career began in 1992. He is one of the most successful and recognized artists in the world of hip hop.
Album Info
The song "Girl Like U" is from the album "R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece” – Snoop Dogg's 7th studio album. This album was released in November 2004.
Chart Performance
The album "R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece," containing "Girl Like U," debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200, selling over 225,000 copies in its first week.
Collaboration
The song "Girl Like U" features guest vocals from American singer, songwriter and producer Pharrell Williams.
Song Style
"Girl Like U" showcases a blend of Snoop's gangsta rap style with Pharrell's funky R&B touch.
Production Credit
Pharrell Williams not only provides guest vocals for the song but also is the producer of "Girl Like U" along with his production partner Chad Hugo, better known as The Neptunes.
Popularity and Influence
Despite not being released as a single, "Girl Like U" is one of the standout tracks from the album and has helped Snoop Dogg maintain his relevancy in the hip-hop scene.
Critical Reception
The song has been generally well-received by critics for its smooth beats and catchy hooks.
Sample
"Girl Like U" contains a sample of "Sing a Simple Song" by Sly & the Family Stone.
Music Video
Although "Girl Like U" doesn't have its own music video, Snoop Dogg and Pharrell have worked together in several music videos for other songs from the same album.

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