This Is How We Do It
Montell Jordan
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This is how we do it This is how we do it La ra ra ra ra ra This is how we do it This is how we do it It's Friday night, and I feel alright The party is here on the West side So I reach for my 40 and I turn it up Designated driver take the keys to my truck Hit the shore 'cause I'm faded Honeys in the street say, "Monty, yo we made it!" It feels so good in my hood tonight The summertime skirts and the guys in Kani All the gang bangers forgot about the drive-by You gotta get your groove on, before you go get paid So tip up your cup and throw your hands up And let me hear the party say [Chorus] I'm kinda buzzed and it's all because (This is how we do it) South Central does it like nobody does (This is how we do it) To all my neighbors you got much flavor (This is how we do it) Let's flip the track, bring the old school back (This is how we do it) This is how we do it, all hands are in the air And wave them from here to there If you're an O.G. mack or a want to-be player You see the hood's been good to me Ever since I was a lower-case G But now I'm a big G. The girls see I got the money A hundred-dollar bills y'all If you were from where I'm from then you would know That I gotta get mine in a big black truck You can get yours in a '64 Whatever it is, the party's underway So tip up your cup and throw your hands up And let me hear the party say [Chorus] I'm kinda buzzed and it's all because (This is how we do it) South Central does it like nobody does (This is how we do it) YNV, SCC (This is how we do it) I'll never come wack on an old school track (This is how we do it) Check it out! Once upon a time in '94 Montell made no money and life sure was slow All they said was 6'8" he stood And people thought the music that he made was good There lived a D.J. and Paul was his name He came up to Monty, this is what he said You and OG are gonna make some cash Sell a million records and we'll make in a dash Oh I'm buzzing because (This is how we do it) South Central does it like nobody does (This is how we do it) To all my neighbors you got much flavor (This is how we do it) I'll never come wack on an old school track (This is how we do it) I'm kinda buzzed it's all because (This is how we do it) South Central does it like nobody does (This is how we do it) Oh it's party time (This is how we do it) Straight up comin' from the west side (This is how we do it) OG's got the flavor (This is how we do it) And money doesn't like nobody does it (This is how we do it)
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Written by: Montell Du'Sean Jordan, Oji Pierce, Ricky M L Walters
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Chart Performance"This Is How We Do It" dominated charts upon its release. The song hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and stayed there for seven weeks. It also topped the R&B chart and peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song ElementsMontell Jordan sampled Slick Rick’s ‘Children’s Story’ for the drum beat of “This is How We Do It”. This makes Jordan’s piece both an original and an homage.
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ImpactThe song is recognized as a 90's classic and is considered Montell Jordan's signature song. Its blend of R&B and hip hop, combined with its party atmosphere, makes it a staple on many party and dance playlists.
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Musical CareerWhile Montell Jordan had other hits and made more albums after "This Is How We Do It," none ever reached the same level of success. He is often classified as a 'one-hit wonder', despite a music career that spanned decades.
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Cultural Influence"This Is How We Do It" was a cultural touchstone for the mid-'90s and has been used in numerous films, commercials, and TV shows. This includes films like "Southland Tales" and shows like "Fresh Off the Boat." It was even performed on the TV show 'Glee.'
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AwardsMontell Jordan received a Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for "This Is How We Do It." Though he did not win, the song became an iconic R&B hit.
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Record SalesThe single was certified platinum by the RIAA for sales exceeding one million copies in the US.
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Post-Music CareerIn 2010, Jordan left the music industry to become a worship leader at Victory World Church in Norcross, Georgia. His transition from R&B superstar to pastor is often cited in media coverage.
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Song LyricsThe line "South Central does it like nobody does" in the song refers to the South Central region of Los Angeles, where Montell Jordan grew up.
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ReleaseThe song was released on February 6, 1995, as the lead single from his debut album.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video for "This Is How We Do It" features a house party in South Central Los Angeles. It depicts a celebration reflecting the upbeat and party-nature of the song itself.
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