Workout Plan
Kanye West
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Hey whats up girl Hey girl Hey How you doin'? Hey you know I finally got my shit together been watchin that workout plan gurl!! Well you lookin' all good and stuff you got you a- Girl I know it's that workout Got you a six pack Shakuar and stuff Don't say it My nigga my nigga I'm tired of putting 1-8-7 in my niggas pager that shit ain't workin' no more Girl you know I'ma video ho-fessional now (Girl) Since I copped this new workout plan my shit Is right rollin' in lexus, acuras everything girl Girl you need to let me know where I can cop that how much is it? Girl you know you ain't gotta pay nothin' around me I'm tha bootleg queeen I'll give it to You for free 99 Free 99! That's my dog you always looking out for us My nigga now I can throw away my bus pass and shit oh my God Oh shit
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Written by: Kanye West
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12 facts about this song
Songwriter and Production"Workout Plan" is written and produced by Kanye West, which is a testament to his talent as both an artist and producer.
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Album inclusionThe song is part of Kanye West's debut album, "The College Dropout," released in 2004. The album is one of his most highly regarded works and helped propel him to stardom.
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Song StructureUnlike traditional songs, "Workout Plan" doesn't have a standard verse-chorus structure. Instead, it starts with a comedic skit before transitioning into a low-fi, electro-funk beat.
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Skit contributionThe skit at the beginning features a fictional talk show host who introduces different women who have seen positive changes in their lives due to Kanye's "new workout plan."
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Sample inclusionThe song samples "Bring the Noise" by Public Enemy, showcasing Kanye's skill at incorporating various music genres into his work.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Little X, continues the workout theme with scenes of women exercising and Kanye West as a fitness instructor.
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Theme and messageThe song, though comedic and light-hearted, comments on societal pressures for women to have perfect bodies.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its unconventional structure, "Workout Plan" was relatively successful on the charts. It reached #34 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its originality and humor, while others found it less appealing than other tracks on "The College Dropout."
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Live PerformanceKanye performed "Workout Plan" live during his "Touch the Sky" Tour in 2005. The performance kept the satirical theme of the song and had backup dancers performing exercises on stage.
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Song Influence"Workout Plan" demonstrated a new, innovative direction for hip-hop music at the time, which incorporated humour, socioeconomic commentary, and unconventional song structures.
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Continuation"Workout Plan" is followed by the song "The New Workout Plan,” on “The College Dropout” album, which gives a more fully realised version of the idea presented in "Workout Plan."
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