Gettin' Jiggy Wit It
Will Smith
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On your mark ready set let's go Dance floor pro I know you know I go psycho when my new joint hit Just can't sit Got to get jiggy wit it, thats it Now honey honey come ride DKNY all up in my eye You gotta Prada bag with a lot a stuff in it Give it to your friend let's spin Everybody lookin' at me Glancin' the kid Wish you nig was dancin' the jig Here with this handsome kid Ciga-cigar right from Cuba-Cuba I just bite it It's for the look I don't light it Illway the amay on the anceday orflay Give it up jiggy make it feel like foreplay Yo my cardio is infinite Ha ha Big willie style's all in it Gettin jiggy wit it Na na na na na na na nana Na na na na nana Gettin jiggy wit it Na na na na na na na nana Na na na na nana Gettin jiggy wit it Na na na na na na na nana Na na na na nana Gettin jiggy wit it Na na na na na na na nana Na na na na nana What you want to ball with the kid Watch your step you might fall Trying to do what I did Mama-unh mama-unh mama come closa' In the middle of the club with the rub-a-dub No love for the haters Mad cause I got floor seats at the Lakers See me on the fifty yard line with the Raiders Met Ali he told me I'm the greatest I got the fever for the flavor of a crowd pleaser DJ play another From the prince of this Your highness Only bad chicks ride in my whips South to the west to the east to the north Bought my hits and watch 'em go off a go off Ah yes yes y'all ya don't stop In the winter or the (summertime) I makes it hot Gettin jiggy wit it Na na na na na na na nana Na na na na nana Gettin jiggy wit it Na na na na na na na nana Na na na na nana Gettin jiggy wit it Na na na na na na na nana Na na na na nana Gettin jiggy wit it Na na na na na na na nana Na na na na nana Eight-fifty I.S. if you need a lift Who's the kid in the drop Who else Will Smith Livin' that life some consider a myth Rock from south street to one two fifth Women used to tease me Give it to me now nice and easy Since I moved up like George and Wheezey Cream to the maximum I be askin' 'em Would you like to bounce with the brother that's platinum Never see Will attackin' 'em I rather play ball with Shaq and 'em Flatten 'em Psyche Hittin' you thought I took a spill But I didn't Trust the lady of my life she hittin' Hit her with a drop top with the ribbon Crib for my mom on the outskirts of Philly You trying to flex on me Don't be silly Gettin jiggy wit it Na na na na na na na nana Na na na na nana Gettin jiggy wit it Na na na na na na na nana Na na na na nana Gettin jiggy wit it Na na na na na na na nana Na na na na nana Gettin jiggy wit it Na na na na na na na nana Na na na na nana
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Written by: David Porter, Willard C. Smith, James Alexander, Ben Cauley, Larry Charles Dodson, Harvey J. Henderson, Winston A. Stewart, Nile Gregory Rodgers, Bernard Edwards, Samuel J. Barnes, Joseph Roy Jr. Robinson, Willie Hall
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" is a single from Will Smith's debut solo album "Big Willie Style," which came out in 1997 after Smith's successful acting stint in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air".
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Success on ChartsUpon its release, the song quickly climbed to the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Smith's most successful singles.
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Grammy AwardThe song won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1999, marking a milestone in Smith's music career.
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Musical CompositionMusically, the song prominently samples "He's the Greatest Dancer" by Sister Sledge and "Love Rap" by Spoonie Gee, blended with Smith's catchy rap verses.
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CollaborationThe song was co-written by Will Smith along with Samuel Barnes, Bernard Edwards, and Nile Rodgers, with production from Poke & Tone and Trackmasters.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Robert Caruso, notably features Smith rapping and dancing in various locations around New York City, including Times Square.
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Global AcclaimInternationally, the song was also a major hit. It reached number one in Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands, and made it into top ten charts in various other countries.
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Commercial UsageThe song's catchy beats and lyrics have seen it frequently used in television and film, most notably in "Shark Tale," an animated film in which Will Smith also starred.
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Pop Culture InfluenceThe phrase 'getting jiggy with it' gained significant popularity in pop culture and everyday language, especially in the late 90s.
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Chart Longevity"Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" spent three weeks on top of Billboard's Hot 100, confirming the song's popularity and staying power.
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Album Success"Big Willie Style", the album which includes "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" has been certified nine times platinum, further attesting to the song and album's success.
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Impact on CareerThe popularity of this song solidified Will Smith's transition from successful actor to popular music artist in mainstream pop culture.
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