Wild Wild West
Dru Hill, Will Smith, Kool Moe Dee
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Wild Wild West, Jim West, desperado, rough rider No you don't want nada None of this, six gun in this, brotha runnin' this, Buffalo soldier, look it's like I told ya Any damsel that's in distress Be out of that dress when she meet Jim West Rough neck so go check the law and abide Watch your step with flex and get a hold in your side Swallow your pride, don't let your lip react, You don't wanna see my hand where my hip be at, With all of this, from the start of this, Runnin' the game, James West tamin' the west so remember the name Now who ya gonna call? Not the G.B.'s Now who you gonna call? G double E G If you have a riff with people wanna bust, Break out before you get bum-rushed at the (Wild Wild West) When I roll into the (Wild Wild West) When I stroll into the (Wild Wild West) When I bounce into the (Wild Wild West) Sisqo, Sisqo We going straight to the Wild Wild West We going straight to the Wild Wild West Now, now, now, now once upon a time in the west Mad man lost his damn mind in the west Loveless, givin' up a dime, nothin' less Now I must put his behind to the test (can you feel me) Then through the shadows, in the saddle, ready for battle Bring all your boys in, here come the poison Behind my back, all the riffin' ya did, Front and center, now when you look back kid? Who dat is? A mean brotha, bad for your health Lookin' damn good though, if I could say it myself Told me Loveless is a mad man, but I don't fear that Got mad weapons too, ain't tryin' to hear that Tryin' to bring down me, this champion When y'all clowns gon' see that it can't be done Understand me son, I'm the slickest they is, I'm the quickest as they is, did I say I'm the slickest they is So if you barking up the wrong tree we comin', don't be startin' nothin' Me and my partner gonna test your chest, Loveless Can't stand the heat then get out the Wild Wild West We going straight to (when I roll into the)the Wild Wild West (when I stroll into the) We going straight to (when I bounce into the)the Wild Wild West We going straight to the Wild Wild West We going straight to the Wild Wild West To any outlaw tryin' to draw, thinkin' you're bad, Any draw on West best with a pen and a pad, Don't even think about it, six gun, weighin' a ton, 10 paces and turn, just for fun, son, Up till sundown, rolling around, See where the bad guys are to be found and make 'em lay down, The defenders of the west, Crushin' on pretenders in the west, Don't mess with us 'cause we're in the (Wild Wild West) We going straight to the Wild Wild West We going straight to the Wild Wild West We going straight to the Wild Wild West We going straight to the Wild Wild West We going straight to the Wild Wild West We going straight to the Wild Wild West, come on (Wild Wild West) When I roll into the (Wild Wild West) When I stroll into the We going straight to the Wild Wild West (the Wild Wild West) (Wild, Wild West) woo, uh (Wild Wild West) ha ha ha ha (Wild Wild West) uh Dru, Dru (Wild Wild West) I done done it again y'all done done it again (Wild Wild West) ha ha ha ha (Wild Wild West) Big Will, Dru Hill, uh (Wild Wild West) Big Will, Dru Hill ha ha ha ha (Wild Wild West) the Wild Wild West (Wild Wild West) uh (Wild Wild West) one time (Wild Wild West) uh, (Wild Wild West) the wild wild west bring in the heat, bring in the Heat, what? (Wild Wild West) (Wild Wild West) uh can't stop the bum-rush The Wild Wild (the Wild Wild West)
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Written by: Willard C. Smith, Mohandas Dewese, Gregory E. Jacobs, Stevie Wonder, Rob Fusari, Walter Morrison, George Jr. Clinton, William Earl Collins
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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17 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Wild Wild West" is a track that falls under the genre of East Coast Hip-hop.
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Biting CommentaryThe song criticizes the violent and lawless behavior of some individuals in neighborhoods, symbolically referring to it as a "Wild Wild West" situation.
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Successful LaunchReleased in 1987, the song was immediate success, peaking at #62 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached #4 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Album Facts"Wild Wild West" is a single from Kool Moe Dee's album titled "How Ya Like Me Now," which was his second solo studio album.
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Rivalry ReferenceKool Moe Dee has had a prolonged rivalry with fellow rapper LL Cool J, which was indicated through subtle lines in this song as well.
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Cultural ImpactThe song was highly influential and helped to bring about a new era of socially-aware hip-hop.
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Cover Art ControversyThe cover art of "How Ya Like Me Now" raised eyebrows as it featured Kool Moe Dee's jeep running over the red Kangol hat, a style which was famously owned by LL Cool J, hence indicating the rivalry.
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Sampling FactsThe track uses samples from "Theme From S.W.A.T." by Rhythm Heritage and "UFO" by ESG.
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Hollywood RecognitionThe catchy title was used later for the 1999 sci-fi western film "Wild Wild West" starring Will Smith, though the film had an entirely new song of the same name composed and performed by Smith himself.
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Innovative VersatilityThe song's blend of funk and hip-hop demonstrated Kool Moe Dee's inventive approach to creating tracks that cross different music genres.
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Awards and NominationsKool Moe Dee earned a Grammy nomination for "Best Rap Performance" for "Wild Wild West" in 1989.
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Music Video FeaturesThe music video for the song had appearances from significant faces in the hip-hop community, highlighting Kool Moe Dee's influence and respect in the industry.
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LegacyToday, the song is seen as a classic in hip-hop with Kool Moe Dee being remembered for his storytelling style and his ability to bring attention to societal issues.
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Re-releasesThe popularity of the song allowed it to be re-released on numerous Kool Moe Dee compilation albums over the years.
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Song comparisonLike many of Kool Moe Dee's tracks, "Wild Wild West" challenges societal norms and raises questions about the state of urban neighborhoods, marking a departure from the more lighthearted and dance-themed tracks of the era.
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Feminist ThemesKool Moe Dee was considered a pioneer in introducing feminist themes in rap; this song too talks about respecting women in the lyrics, "Every good lady loves a real man..."
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Celebrity TriviaNot many people know that before his solo career, Kool Moe Dee was a part of the rap group called Treacherous Three with Special K, L.A. Sunshine and DJ Easy Lee.
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