Thug Lovin'
Ja Rule
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What up, Gotti, yeah This is how it's goin' down (All we need is a a stage, God) Ha-ha, yeah, yeah, yeah (Yeah, come on, ha-ha-ha) It's on and poppin', baby The Last Temptation, ha-ha He's back why'all know who I'm talkin' bout Turn the world over, B. Brown Come on, come on [Chorus: x2] I know you're gettin' bored Dealin' with him I know you miss my lovin', my thuggin' Thug Lovin' And I know you're gettin' bored I know you're livin' your life faithfully, safely, away from me But you miss bein' next to me, don't you? Don't let her love haunt you, lust for what you wanted Go for your guns and back out on anyone who tries to interfere or intervene on me Peelin' your wide body out of them tight jeans Wrist on freese, see it's on me Shoes 19, comin' through in that new Bentley thing From town to town and city to city You and I make headlines like Lo and Diddy and Bob and Whitney It appears the Lord sent me a down But I'm real devilish and freak that Forget the story, I know you're gettin' bored And that boy ain't gettin' you horny no more, is he?? Cause when it's all said and done, it's me Lovin', thuggin' and I know you [Chorus] And I know you're gettin' bored Sweet thing livin' it Won't you let me let you live it a little bit I know a stressful relationship is hard to deal with But here's how to deal with it On your weekly visits Use a code name to protect the innocent Maybe I'm true generous Generally believin' that all women want me They don't want to get even But who do you believe in Is it money or God Betrayal or trust, sustain your vows Secretly or sacred Cause I love it when you rock your body-body Move your body-body Drink up on the Bacardi And roll up along side me I love to see you wild and free But occasionally you get cold wet feet And all that it means to me is that you need my heat Cause when it's said and done you're gonna want me Lovin', thuggin' and I know you [Chorus] And I know you're gettin' bored Baby, here I'm holdin' your love hostage The ransom for you, sugar, be priceless Cause you been gettin' at me in many a ways Now tell your man to watch his back and duck them strays Cause I been in a rage lately Hopin' God'll forgive me for all the sin and all the woman All the drama I been in and it's just the beginnin' I hope your watching so you could see that nigga ain't built like me!! But we one in the same, that's why we get along Freak off and get it on When we make love lookin' somethin' like soft porn Tell me, baby, do you really want to go home to him?? But the brightest of your days just goin' look dim Cause you fuckin' with a loser, baby, you can't win When it's said and done you're gonna need me Lovin', thuggin' and I know you [Chorus] And I know you're gettin' bored Yeah, yeah, I.G, Ja Rule B. Brown Murder Inc. Def Jam, Sony This is what we buildin' here Murder Inc. Ha-ha-ha Bobby Brown Murder Ha-ha It's that real Rule, baby Bring it back my, niggas B. Brown, ha-ha And I know you're gettin' bored Dealin' with him
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Written by: STEVIE WONDER, JEFFREY ATKINS, IRVING DOMINGO(GOTTI LORENZO, A PARKER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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10 facts about this song
Collaboration"Thug Lovin'" is a song by R&B singer Bobby Brown and rapper Ja Rule that was released in 2002. This marked a significant collaboration where a seasoned singer and a popular rapper of the time joined forces.
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AlbumThe song is off Bobby Brown's album called "The Masterpiece," which was his first album after more than a decade of not producing music.
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Chart Performance"Thug Lovin'" was a hit single in the United States, peaking at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and No. 3 on the Hot Rap Track chart in 2002.
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Music VideoThe "Thug Lovin'" music video, directed by Irv Gotti, features Bobby Brown and Ja Rule partying in Las Vegas and includes numerous guest appearances from celebrities like Irv Gotti, Ashanti, Trina, Charli Baltimore, and Harry-O.
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Radio PlayDespite its explicit lyrics, the song got extensive play on urban radio stations across the United States, demonstrating its crossover appeal.
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Stylistic Elements"Thug Lovin'" is notable for combining elements of R&B and hiphop, demonstrating the cross-genre creativity of both Brown and Rule.
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Impact on Bobby Brown's CareerThe collaboration reinvigorated Bobby Brown's career and brought him back into the limelight after a period of personal and professional struggles.
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ControversyThe song and its accompanying music video faced criticism for glorifying the "thug" lifestyle, leading to discussions about the role and responsibility of artists in shaping societal perceptions.
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Cultural Resonance"Thug Lovin'" reflects the trend of "gangsta" culture's influence in popular music in the early 2000s, serving as an artifact of that cultural moment.
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Awards and NominationsDespite its popularity, "Thug Lovin'" didn't receive any major music award nominations or wins. However, its commercial success reaffirmed the power of collaborations in the music industry.
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