Motivation

Kelly Rowland

About Motivation

"Motivation" is a song performed by American recording artist Kelly Rowland, from her third studio album Here I Am (2011). The song was written by Jim Jonsin, Rico Love, Daniel Morris and Lil Wayne, with Jonsin producing the song and Lil Wayne having featured vocals. The R&B slow-jam serves as the lead single from Here I Am and was released from April 8, 2011. Upon release, "Motivation" received favorable reviews from critics generally praising the sexiness of the song. Official remixes were produced for the song, including a dubstep-inspired electronic mix by Diplo and a rap remix by Busta Rhymes, Trey Songz and Fabolous. In the United States, the song has peaked at number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart where it stayed seven weeks in a row, and number seventeen on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Rowland's second US top 20 hit (fourth top 30 overall) and her second highest performing single to date as a solo artist, behind "Dilemma". It was certified double platinum by the RIAA in May 2013. 


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2011
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Oh lover, don’t you dare slow down
Go longer, you can last more rounds
Push harder, you're almost there now
So go lover, make momma proud

And when were done, I don’t wanna feel my legs
And when were done, I just wanna feel your hands all over me baby
But you can’t stop there, music still playin' in the background
And you’re almost there
You can do it, I believe in you baby
So close from here

Baby I’ma be your motivation
Go, go, go, go, motivation
Go, go, go, go

Uh, girl I turn that thing into a rain-forest
Rain on my head, call that brainstorming
Yeah this is deep, oh, but I go deeper
Make you lose yourself, and finders keepers
It go green light, go Weezy go
I like to taste that sugar, that sweet and low
But hold up wait, new position
I put her on my plate then I do the dishes
She my motivation, I’m her transportation
Cause I let her ride, while I drive her crazy
Then I just keep going going, like I’m racing
When I’m done she hold me like a conversation Weezy baby

But you can’t stop there, music still playin' in the background
And you’re almost there
You can do it, I believe in you baby
So close from here

Oh Lover, when you call my name
No other, can do that the same no
I won’t let ya get up out the game no
So go lover, don't it make me rain

And when were done, I don’t wanna feel my legs
And when were done, I just wanna feel your hands all over me baby
You can’t stop there, music still playin' in the background
And you’re almost there
You can do it I believe in you baby
So close from here

Baby I’ma be your motivation

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Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland (born Kelendria Trene Rowland on February 11, 1981) is an American recording artist, songwriter, dancer, actress and television personality. Born in Atlanta, Georgia and raised in Houston, Texas, Rowland rose to fame as one of the founding members of the American R&B girl group Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time, who have sold 50 million records worldwide. As a solo artist, Rowland has sold over four million albums and 18 million lead/featured singles worldwide. Her work has earned her several achievements, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with Destiny's Child, four Grammy Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and a Soul Train Music Award. Rowland has been honored by the American Society of C… more »

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Written by: Daniel Morris, Richard Preston Butler, James Scheffer, Dwayne Carter

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11 facts about this song

Release & Popularity
"Motivation" was released as the lead single from Kelly Rowland's third studio album "Here I Am" on April 8, 2011.
Chart Performance
The R&B hit reached number one on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It also peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Rowland's highest-charting single since "Dilemma" with Nelly in 2002.
Collaborations
The song features guest vocals from popular American rapper Lil Wayne, which helped gain significant attention.
Writing & Production
"Motivation" was co-written by Richard Butler Jr, Dwayne Carter, Jim Jonsin and Rico Love, with production handled by Jonsin and Love.
Music Video
The sensual music video was directed by Sarah Chatfield and features a sultry, grown-up Rowland. Lil Wayne also makes an appearance.
Awards
"Motivation" won the award for Song of the Year at the 2011 Soul Train Music Awards and was nominated for Best Collaboration at the 2011 BET Awards. It was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2012, which marked Rowland’s third nomination throughout her career.
Critics’ Perspective
The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics. They praised Rowland’s sexy image shift and Lil Wayne’s feature, along with the overall production of the song.
Commercial Success
The single was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), proving its considerable commercial success.
Live Performances
Rowland performed "Motivation" on a number of television programs including 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno', 'BET Awards 2011' and ‘Good Morning America’. These performances further boosted the song’s popularity.
Cover versions & Remixes
Several artists including Da Brat, R. Kelly, Jeremih, and Busta Rhymes among others have done cover versions and remixes of the song.
Association with Destiny's Child
This was Rowland's biggest hit song as a solo artist after her time with the renowned group, Destiny's Child.

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