Belly Dancer (Bananza)

Akon

About Belly Dancer (Bananza)

"Belly Dancer (Bananza)" is the fourth single from R&B hip hop singer songwriter Akon's debut studio album, Trouble. The track reached #30 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song received more success in the United Kingdom, reaching #5 on the UK Singles Chart. The track samples "The Lunatics (Have Taken Over The Asylum)" by Fun Boy Three and "Body Rock" by Treacherous Three, and borrows from the chorus of "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield. It was used in the 2009 teen comedy film Fired Up!. A remix of the track, featuring Kardinal Offshall, was later included as a B-side to "Pot of Gold". 


Year:
2006
3:59
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Hey ladies, drop it down
Just wanna see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
Shake ya body like a belly dancer

Hey ladies, drop it down
Just wanna see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
(Hey girl)
Shake ya body like a belly dancer

Excuse me, beg your pardon girl
Do you have any idea what you startin' girl?
You got me tingling, come to me mingling
Steppin' off, lookin' bootylicious and jingling

When you walk, I see you baby girl
When you talk, I believe it baby girl
I like that, thick-petite n' pretty
Little touch is a ditty

Love to work the kitty like purr, she loves to stir it up purr
I can hear her purring up
'Cause she's the type that'll get arousy of
Get you excited and call her boyfriend up
(Oh no)

What's the plan without the plan be
We can meet up at the hutter house for the TV
So stand by like a butty pass
While I watch this beautiful thang shake that ass

Hey ladies, drop it down
Just wanna see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
Shake ya body like a belly dancer

Hey ladies, drop it down
Just wanna see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
(Hey girl)
Shake ya body like a belly dancer

Hey ladies, drop it down
Just wanna see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
Shake ya body like a belly dancer

Hey ladies drop it down
Just wanna see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
(Hey girl)
Shake ya body like a belly dancer

Girl, I must say you the flyest thang in here
So hot we gon' need some rain in here
Type to make ex-gangstas bang in here
Girl you could do anything you want in here

Clown if you want to, frown if you want to
You ain't even gotta drop down if you want to
'Cause I'd rather see you shake it standin'
Either way you do it girl you look outstandin'

And now you got me spending
The way you got that body bendin?
Ass like that girl you gotta be kickin'
And we goin' to church next day repentant

Lap dancing for my FA crew
Slide it ova to boo 'cause he want some too
Up in the VIP with no fee
Blessing you with the G even though we gettin' it free so

Hey ladies, drop it down
Just wanna see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
Shake ya body like a belly dancer

Hey ladies, drop it down
Just wanna see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
(Hey girl)
Shake ya body like a belly dancer

Hey ladies, drop it down
Just wanna see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
Shake ya body like a belly dancer

Hey ladies, drop it down
Just wanna see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
(Hey girl)
Shake ya body like a belly dancer

Girl, shake ya body body wit somebody, body
Whatever you do don't break your body, body
After the party party, grab a hottie hottie
In the back seat of your Maserati-rati

Jiggle jiggle it to the left
Jiggle jiggle it to the right
Jiggle it to the front then jiggle it to the back
And jiggle jiggle it all, all night

Hey ladies, drop it down
Just wanna see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
Shake ya body like a belly dancer

Hey ladies, drop it down
Just wanna see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
(Hey girl)
Shake ya body like a belly dancer

Hey ladies, drop it down
Just wanna see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
Shake ya body like a belly dancer

Hey ladies, drop it down
Just wanna see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
(Hey girl)
Shake ya body like a belly dancer

Hey ladies, drop it down
Just wanna see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
Shake ya body like a belly dancer

Hey ladies, drop it down
Just wanna see you touch the ground
Don't be shy girl go Bananza
(Hey girl)
Shake ya body like a belly dancer
...

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Akon

Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973), professionally known as simply Akon, is a Senegalese American R&B and hip hop recording artist, songwriter, record producer and businessman. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble. more »

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Written by: LYNVAL GOLDING, TERRY HALL, NEVILLE EGUNTON STAPLES, ALIAUNE THIAM

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Title Origin
"Belly Dancer (Bananza)" is a reference to the "Belly Dancer" which is a western-coined term for 'Solo Orienatal Dance' or 'Raqs Sharqui' in Arabic.
Artist Background
The song was performed by "Akon", a Senegalese-American singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his R&B and hip hop music. The name "Akon" is a shortened version of his full name, Aliaune Thiam.
Album Information
"Belly Dancer (Bananza)" was included in Akon's debut album called "Trouble", which was released in 2004.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 in America and was also a top 10 hit in the UK, reaching number 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
Musical Style
"Belly Dancer (Bananza)" is widely recognized for its distinctive blend of world music influences, featuring elements of hip hop, pop, and traditional Middle Eastern music.
Cultural Impact
With its infectious rhythms and catchy melody, "Belly Dancer (Bananza)" has been used in various pop culture contexts, including television shows, movies, and video games.
Music Video
The music video for "Belly Dancer (Bananza)" was directed by Norwegian director Ray Kay and features Akon performing the song in a desert setting while surrounded by belly dancers.
Crossing Genres
Despite being recognized mostly as an R&B and hip hop artist, Akon has shown his versatility with "Belly Dancer (Bananza)" by incorporating elements of traditional Middle Eastern music into the song.
Remix Versions
"Belly Dancer (Bananza)" has been remixed by several notable DJs and producers, further extending the song's popularity.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of the song are known for their playful and flirtatious nature, often associated with the belly-dancing theme.

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