Hollywood
Jamie Principle, Snoop Dogg, Gorillaz
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Where the beautiful people at? I said where the beautiful people at? Beautiful people clap your hands Freaky people clap your hands Geeky people clap your hands Everybody clap your hands Hollywood is alright Hollywood is fragrant Jealousy is gunfire It makes you kill the vibe (She's a wonderful thing) Jealousy and dark times Sinking on the web There’s more to love than that Jealousy is vibe down Jealousy is vibe down (Mmh, yeah) I'ma go walk All the way to the hills But you never know what's real So you have to be prepared You have to be ready You have to be ready 'Cause she can be a bitch And it's a wonderful thing Hollywood She's so seductive She's got me looking for that dream I bow down She knows how to do it Exactly the way I like it Hollywood is alright Hollywood is fragrant Jealousy is gunfire It makes you kill the vibe (She's a wonderful thing) Jealousy and dark times Sinking on the web There’s more to love than that Jealousy is vibe down Jealousy is vibe down Man I came through with that big fat chain on my neck Little did they know, no sweat So I dimmed out, rimmed out and cracked the glass Twenty-five pounds, can you match that bag? 'Cause if you not, raise up I got a deal to make And couple bad bitches I've been making a break Wake it and bake I put the cake on the plate Jealousy and me? Oh, we're making the day I'mma vibe with this, Hollywood, nigga I'mma survive this shit I do that, did that, blow your fuckin' wig back Forreal-a, gorilla, who loves goin' bareback They wanna eye me down, tie me down, lock me up But I'm a lion in the dog pound Now, how that sound? Hollywood is alright Hollywood is fragrant Jealousy is gunfire It makes you kill the vibe (She's a wonderful thing) Jealousy and dark times Sinking on the web There’s more to love than that Jealousy is vibe down Jealousy is vibe down You're just what I need And it's a wonderful thing In this city of dreams And it's a wonderful thing You know how to ride me (And it's a wonderful thing) You know how to excite me (And it's a wonderful thing) She's a wonderful thing She's a wonderful thing
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Written by: Damon Albarn, Remi Kabaka, Calvin Cordazar Broadus, Jr., Jamie Principle, James Ford
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Hollywood" is a song by British virtual band Gorillaz, American house music artist Jamie Principle and American rapper / producer Snoop Dogg. It was released as the fifth single from Gorillaz's sixth studio album, The Now Now, on 21 June 2018.
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Location InspirationGorillaz co-founder Damon Albarn found inspiration for the song during a stay in Hollywood. He noted that despite its depiction as a glamorous and comforting place in the movies, he felt a darkness and sense of superficiality in the city.
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Live Performances"Hollywood" was performed live for the first time at the Demon Dayz Festival in 2017, about a year before it was officially released as a single.
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ContributionsJamie Principle provided additional vocals on the track alongside Albarn and Snoop Dogg, marking their second collaboration with Gorillaz following "Stylo" and "Welcome to the World of the Plastic Beach," both from the Gorillaz's 2010 album Plastic Beach.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, released in 2018, combines live-action and animated elements, similar to the style of most Gorillaz videos. It features band member 2D performing the song on a stage, with animations of the other members.
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Song Theme"Hollywood" explores the concept of fame and how it is often glamorized, despite the negative aspects associated with it. The lyrics blend both English and Spanish, further emphasizing the eclectic aesthetic of Gorillaz's sound.
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Album PlacementRather than being a standalone single, "Hollywood" fits into the larger narrative of The Now Now album. The track appears towards the end of the album, serving as a kind of commentary on the themes of fame, superficiality, and loneliness that permeate the record.
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Positive ReceptionThe song was generally well-received by critics, highlighting its danceable beat, catchy chorus, and the seamless integration of Snoop Dogg's and Jamie Principle's contributions.
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Snoop Dogg's VerseSnoop Dogg's verse in "Hollywood" serves as a commentary on his own experience of fame. His lyrics talk about the highs and lows of being a famous rapper, enticing listeners with the glamour while also warning of the risks involved.
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Recording ProcessThe song was recorded at Studio 13 in London, which is Gorillaz’s personal recording studio. The studio has seen multiple artists and collaborators contribute to Gorillaz's diverse sound over the years.
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