Hollywood (Africa)
Red Hot Chili Peppers
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All right, take me back hold my hand All the way back to the brotherland Take me back I want to go back Take me back and my funky ass band All the way back to the brotherland take me back (let's go) I want to go as fast as I can Slidin' on back to the brotherland Now children, take me on back Take me on back, take me on back Take me on back (east L.A.) Hollywood Hollywood, Hollywood Hollywood, Hollywood Hollywood, Hollywood Hollywood I want to get up and go with my funky ass jams All the way back to the brotherland Take me back (take me back) I want to go back Hollywood Hollywood Hollywood Hollywood Take me on back, take me on back Take me on back, take me on back Take me on back, take me on back Where the women is the women And the man is the man Hollywood Hollywood Hollywood Hollywood I want to go as fast as I can Slidin' on back to the brotherland Now children
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Written by: ARTHUR L. JR. NEVILLE, GEORGE PORTER, JOSEPH MODELISTE, LEO NOCENTELLI
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"Hollywood (Africa)" is a song by American rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers, which was formed in 1983 in Los Angeles, California.
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Album PlacementThe song is featured on the band's second studio album, "Freaky Styley," which was released in 1985.
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Song OriginThe track is a cover of the song "Africa," originally performed by American funk band The Meters.
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ProducerThe album "Freaky Styley" and its track "Hollywood (Africa)" was produced by funk musician George Clinton, which greatly influenced the funk sound of the song.
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Music VideoA music video was made for "Hollywood (Africa)," which features the Chili Peppers performing against graffiti-covered walls and funky cityscape scenes, fitting the song's upbeat and funky sound.
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Unique SoundContrarily to most songs of the Chili Peppers which are more inclined towards punk and alternative rock genres, “Hollywood (Africa)” is closer to funk and soul genres.
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Performance"Hollywood (Africa)" was frequently performed by the Red Hot Chili Peppers during the 1980s, but has been played less often in more recent years.
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Sociopolitical CommentJust like the original song, "Hollywood (Africa)" refers to the African continent as the cradle of civilization and criticizes Hollywood’s manipulation and misrepresentation.
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Member ContributionThis was one of the rare songs which had a significant contribution from all band members, including Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Hillel Slovak, and Cliff Martinez.
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Album ImpactIts unique sound, together with other tracks from the same album, marked a significant departure from the band's debut self-titled album, which set the stage for their richly diverse musical style in their later years.
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