I Wanna Rock

Snoop Dogg

About I Wanna Rock

"I Wanna Rock" is the third official single from American rapper, Snoop Dogg's tenth studio album, Malice n Wonderland. It was released digitally on iTunes on November 17, 2009, after the second single "That's Tha Homie". The song was produced by Scoop DeVille and mixed by Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg released it on a mixtape titled "I Wanna Rock" on November 23. The song was confirmed by BBC Radio 1 to be released in the UK on March 15, 2010 but is now listed as "Coming Soon". The lines "Right about now" and "I wanna rock right now" as well as the beat are sampled from Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock's 1988 song "It Takes Two. " The main sample is from "Space Dust" by Galactic Force Band. The song features no production from Dr. Dre, but was mixed by him. The beat was produced by Scoop DeVille 


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Right about now!

Snoop Dogg! Snoop Dogg! Snoop Dogg!

hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! (I wanna rock right now, rock-rock-right now)
hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! (I wanna rock right now, rock-rock-right now)

It's ya Eastside partner, Big Snoopy D-O
Turned like D-lo, catch me on your TiVo
Long Beach with me, the city and the turf chump
Get turf stomped, fuckin' with the turf punk
I'm geeked up, I'm on my tip hoe
Turn it up bee-itch, what you here foe?
I'm goin all in, that's what I do
My little niggas jerkin, what's up with you?
This little rappin' ass, niggas tappin' out
I'm almost twenty in, the f*ck you rappin' 'bout?!
My niggas peeled up, the homeys growin' big
I'm all in the club rollin' twenty crips
You see a G, you better know the deal
You see the fellas fool, I'm in the streets for real
I'm kickin' on these hoes, do 'em like dominoes
I slam 'em on they back, and tell 'em vamanos

I wanna rock right now, rock-rock-right now
I wanna rock right now, rock-rock-right now
I wanna rock right now, rock-rock-right now (Snoop Dogg!)
I wanna rock right now, rock-rock-right now (Snoop Dogg! Snoop Dogg!)
(Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!) I wanna rock right now, rock-rock-right now
(Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!) I wanna rock right now, rock-rock-right now

I see 'em comin' huh, that's what I heard 'em said
The .38 the same color's the Chevrolets
501's on, gangsta lookin' good
I'm in the club holmes, Chuck'n up the hood
We the West boy, yeah you see the shirt
Smokin' on that Kobe, fuckin' wit' that purp
I gotta get 'er mayne, baby hella thick
She said her name was Seven, call me Michael Vick
'Cause I'm a dog, hoe, give 'em the dick and dash
F*ck whatchu called fo', if I ain't hit dat ass
I'm Snoopy D-O-Dubb, I get it poppin' cuz
And when I'm in the buildin', they get to poppin' up
They get to spendin' cash, screamin T.I.U.
Now gon' turn it up, lil' mama look at you!
I'm giggin' on these hoes, do 'em like dominoes
And slam 'em on they back, and tell 'em vamanos

I wanna rock right now, rock-rock-right now (Snoop! Dogg!)
I wanna rock right now, rock-rock-right now (Snoop! Dogg! Snoop Dogg!)
(Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!) I wanna rock right now, rock-rock-right now)
(Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!) I wanna rock right now, rock-rock-right now)

Boss Dogg chillin', lookin' like a million
Yeah, nigga got it, I'm a leave it to my chil'ren
Tonight I'm on some other shit, and baby lovin' it
Hella fast, grip dey ass like the oven mitt
I'm gooned up, boy! Rich as f*ck, boy!
Black and gold brakes, that's my truck, boy
I'm on my Eastside, shit I'm workin'
I got the party goin', and it's jerkin
My niggas all long, we rollin' out deck
Hoes gettin' in, you betta pick a bitch
'Cause when I shut it down, the party's over wit'
She call me Superman, I'm on my soldier shit (yugh!)
Boss Dogg, get 'em, I sick 'em and take 'em home
West Coast bitch, I'm on my fuckin' throne
I'm giggin' on these hoes, do 'em like dominoes
And slam 'em on they back, and tell 'em vamanos

I wanna rock right now, rock-rock-right now (Snoop! Dogg!)
I wanna rock right now, rock-rock-right now (Snoop! Dogg! Snoop Dogg!)
(Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!) I wanna rock right now, rock-rock-right now
(Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!)I wanna rock right now, rock-rock-right now
I wanna rock right now

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Snoop Dogg

Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971) is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor, well known by his alter-egos Snoop Doggy Dogg, Snoop Dogg and Snoop Lion. Snoop Lion has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre. He collaborated on Dre's solo debut The Chronic, and on the theme song to the film Deep Cover. Snoop's debut album Doggystyle, was released in 1993 under Death Row Records, debuting at No.1 on both the Billboard 200 and R&B charts. Selling almost a million copies in the first week of its release, Doggystyle became certified 4× platinum in 1994 and spawned several hit singles, including "What's My Name" and "Gin & Juice". In 1994, Snoop rele… more »

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Written by: Calvin Broadus, James Brown, Robert Ginyard, Elijah Molina

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Announcement
"I Wanna Rock" is a song by American rapper Snoop Dogg, released on November 17, 2009, as the first single of his tenth studio album, "Malice n Wonderland".
Production
This song was produced by Scoop DeVille, who is also noted for his productions with many other popular artists across various genres.
Sampling
"I Wanna Rock" samples the classic song "It Takes Two" by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock. This particular sample has been reused several times and remains popular in modern music.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming quite popular despite not reaching the top ten. It was a hit on the R&B and Hip Hop charts in particular.
Music Video Release
The official music video for "I Wanna Rock" was released on December 8, 2009, with performances by Snoop Dogg and a guest appearance by Jamie Foxx.
Record Label
"I Wanna Rock" was released under Priority Records, which was a primary outlet for Snoop Dogg's music during the era.
Remixes
The track has several remixes, featuring various artists like Jay-Z in "I Wanna Rock (The Kings G-Mix)" and the East Coast remix with Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, Prinz, and Lloyd Banks.
Cultural Impact
This song is sampled in the 2011 video game "Saints Row: The Third" on a in-game radio station.
Live Perfomances
Snoop Dogg performed "I Wanna Rock" at the 2009 Spike Video Game Awards.
Discography Relevance
The song is one of Snoop Dogg's major releases from the late 2000s and remains one of his well-known tracks.

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