Wonderful

Ja Rule, R. Kelly, Ashanti

About Wonderful

"Wonderful" is a song by American rapper Ja Rule. It was released on September 28, 2004 as the lead single from his 2004 album R. U. L. E.. The song features American pop-R&B singers R. Kelly and Ashanti. It topped the UK Singles Chart, reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaked at number six in both Australia and New Zealand, and became a top-twenty hit in Denmark, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and Switzerland.


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If it wasn't for the money, cars and movies stars and jewels
And all these things I got
I wonder, hey
Would you still want me (Want you)
Would you still be calling me (Still calling you)
You be loving me? (I'll be loving you)

Wanna keep you flawed with no dough
Pimpin' ain't easy
Trust me I know
When gangstas and hos
Go go go go go go together
Like chinchilla and bad weather
I'm good but been better
All my bros, chedder and glamorous things
Copped a few cars
A crib with a east and west wing
'cause this is how I'm livin' and y'all women know the secrets
Of how to get it and keep it
How to prey on my weakness
'cause I want the p-you-s-s-why
Got a lotta niggas wonderin' it ain't just I
Gotta keep ya cash comin' and that's on my life
If it wasn't for the money and the things I got
Shit, she probably wouldn't like me
But I keep her and Irv and Jeffrey quite icy
Sip seraphin
Who doesn't like me
And the murderous I-n-see

If it wasn't for the money, cars and movies stars and jewels
And all these things I got
I wonder, hey
Would you still want me (Want you)
Would you still be calling me (Still calling you)
You be loving me? (I'll be loving you)

How many girls does it take to get to
Mack status
Player status
Pimps that get
Ya boy half rich fore we hit show bis
But show bis brought next level chicks
Pull up in them hot cars go and buy the whole bar nigga
I came from the dirt what you want me to say
I'm at the top of the world and life's a pussy buffet
And that's why I get m-I-a
Shut the game down so the busteras can't play
Hell yeah I splurge money
Hell yeah I act funny
Look at you like f*ck you
All the shit I been through
It's a wonder why I'm still here
Said I was gone but I'm still here
And all you bitches that left me here
Its mighty strange how you right back here

If it wasn't for the money, cars and movies stars and jewels
And all these things I got
I wonder, hey
Would you still want me (Want you)
Would you still be calling me (Still calling you)
You be loving me? (I'll be loving you)

I wonder why love is about money
And why you wanna take it all from me
Honey
My life is dark but its lovely
Crimes cars cribs ain't that right Kelly?
(Oh oh oh oh oh oh)
Y'all bitches don't know
Money ain't a thing
Mami need a lil change
Girl I'm pitchin' quarters
Closest to the arches but live in a fortress
New Benz's new Porsche's
New cases new lawyers
I'm becoming the infamous notorious rule
Niggas couldn't walk a mile in my shoes
Niggas don't possess the heart that I do
And it's a wonder that I'm still here
Thought I was gone but I'm still here
And all you bitches that left me here
Its kinda funny how you right back there

If it wasn't for the money, cars and movies stars and jewels
And all these things I got
I wonder, hey
Would you still want me (Want you)
Would you still be calling me (Still calling you)
You be loving me? (I'll be loving you)

Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh

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R. Kelly

Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967), known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Often referred to as the King of R&B, Kelly is recognized as one of the most successful R&B artists of all-time. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play. He is known for a collection of major hit singles including "Bump n' Grind", "Your Body's Callin'", "I Believe I Can Fly", "Gotham City", "Ignition (Remix)", "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time", "The World's Greatest", "I'm a Flirt", and the hip-hopera "Trapped in the Closet". In 1998, Kelly won three Grammy Awards for "I Bel… more »

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Written by: JEFFREY B. ATKINS, ROBERT S. KELLY, IRVING DOMINGO LORENZO, KENDRED T. SMITH, JEFFREY ATKINS, KENDRED T SMITH, JEFFREY ATKINS (JA RULE)

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network

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10 facts about this song

Song Production
"Wonderful" was produced by Jimi Kendrix and the hard-hitting hip-hop producer, Irv Gotti, who is the founder of The Inc Record Label (formerly known as Murder Inc).
Collaboration
The single features a collaboration between R&B artist R. Kelly and rap artist Ja Rule, alongside Ashanti lending her soothing vocals.
Release Date and Album
"Wonderful" was released as a single in 2004 and is included in Ja Rule's 5th studio album titled "R.U.L.E."
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song achieved impressive chart success, landing at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100, thereby becoming Ja Rule's eighth top ten hit on the chart.
International Recognition
Outside of the United States, "Wonderful" also gained international success. It reached number one in the UK Official Charts, becoming Ja Rule's first-ever number-one single in the UK.
Music Video
The music video for "Wonderful" was shot in a luxurious mansion and features each artist performing the song in various locations around the mansion.
Lyric Theme
The track delves into the theme of enjoying the finer things in life, with references to luxurious living, high-end brands, and a lavish party lifestyle.
Critic Reviews
Although the song was a commercial success, its critical reception was mixed. Some critics praised the catchy hook and the artists' individual performances, while others criticized the excessive focus on materialism.
Award Nomination
Despite the mixed reviews, "Wonderful" was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 2005 Grammy Awards.
Platinum Certification
The track received Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying over 1 million sales+stream units in the United States alone.

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