U and Dat
E-40, T-Pain, Kandi Girl
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[Chorus: T-Pain] Girl, I been shaking, sticking, and moving tryin' to get you and that booty Tryin' to get to you and that booty Tryin' to get to you and that booty Girl, I been shaking and acting a donkey tryin' to get you and that monkey Tryin' to get to you and that monkey Tryin' to get to you and that monkey [T-Pain] Girl, he simpin' (Simpin') I walk up in the club with a limpin' (limpin') God listen, what you gonna do with this pimpin'? What you gonna do with this pimpin'? Girl, I'm a call ya (call ya) Later on tonight or tomorrow ('morrow), now follow What you gonna do with this baller? What you gonna do with this baller? [E-40] What you gonna do when I bend the block (bend the block)? Pull up on that ass in a brand new drop (brand new drop)? Speakers on blast with tremendous knock ('mendous knock)? TV's in the dash, rims just won't stop You need to be down with a pimp like me I ain't turning down nothing but my collar, you see I'm a leave you with my number; you should holler at me 'Cause I'm a baller; can't nobody hustle harder than me, oh [Chorus: T-Pain] [E-40] Oh, your ass is right I ain't tryin' to let that pass me tonight I'm a put my bid in and tell you something slick Whisper in your ear while I'm holding my dick I don't mean no harm, it's the hood in me (hood in me) Sipping on that Renshaw Hennessy (Hennessy) Psychedelic colors in my jewelry (jewelry) Suckers hella jealous 'cause you digging me, oh Now what you gonna do, mama? I'm tryin' to dip later on, me and you, mama I like the way that you groove and you move, mama You know the women love me; I'm the forty water (forty water) Popping my P's 'cause I'm laced with game Nothin' but the Yay flowing through my vein She wear Miss Sixty, can't fit in the Gucci 'Cause her ass big enough to sit a cup on her booty (goodness!) [Chorus: T-Pain] [Kandi Girl] Yeah, I see you looking (looking) But my ass in these jeans got you shook, and (shook, and) I don't think you know what to do with this pussy What you gonna do with this pussy? Yeah, I know you want this (want this) Tryin' to chase me through the club for this good shit (good shit) But I don't think you can handle this pussy What you gonna do with this pussy? [E-40] You looking like you got that good gooshy, gooshy Fucking 'round with me, I beat the brakes off that pussy Have your ass cumming like a porn star movie Tell your friends, and I bet they all wanna do me Hos know me, I'm E-Fo-Oh (E-Fo-Oh) They recognize pimping when I step in the door (step in the door) Higher than a satellite full of that dro (full of that dro) Holla at a playa when you ready to go, oh [Chorus: T-Pain]
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Written by: JONATHAN SMITH, ALPHONZO BAILEY, EARL STEVENS, KANDI BURRUSS, FAHEEM NAJM
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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25 facts about this song
Artist Information"U and Dat" is a song by American rapper Earl Tyrone Stevens, better known by his stage name, E-40.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song did exceedingly well and peaked at number 13 on the U.S Billboard Hot 100.
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Featured ArtistsThe song also features American singer T-Pain and rapper Kandi Burruss in the vocals.
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Album Info"U and Dat" was one of the tracks in E-40's 2006 album titled "My Ghetto Report Card."
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Signature PhraseThe song is also notable for its repeated phrase, "trying to get you and that booty," which has been its key identifier.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Bryan Barber, and the visual effects utilized were quite impressive for its time.
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Unique SoundsE-40's rap style in "U and Dat" is typically West Coast hip hop, mixed with Hyphy, a high-energy type of rap music that's unique to the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Popular CultureSince its release, "U and Dat" has been used in many TV shows, movies, and video games.
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Critical ReceptionThe song for the most part received positive reviews from music critics.
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Song ProductionThe catchy song was produced by Lil Jon, a popular music producer known for his work in the hip hop genre.
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CertificationThe Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified it as a Gold record, signifying the song's massive popularity and sales.
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Songwriting CreditBesides E-40, the songwriters for this track include J. Smith, L. Sims, and M. Aaberg. This multimodal approach to songwriting underscores E-40's ethos of collaborating with diverse talent to create pioneering music.
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Impact on CareerThe success of "U and Dat" increased E-40's popularity and ensured his presence in mainstream hip hop.
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Tone and ThemeThe lyrics of this song are characterized by their playful tone, typical for club bops of this period, and they focus on the theme of physical attraction.
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Unique LanguageE-40 is known for his distinctive rapping style, and that full force of language expression can be heard in "U and Dat."
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Artist Background"U and Dat" is a song by Earl Stevens, known by his stage name E-40, who is an American rapper and actor. He is a founding member of the rap group The Click, and the founder of Sick Wid It Records.
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CollaborationsReleased in 2006, "U and Dat" features American R&B singer T-Pain and American rapper Kandi Girl. The collaboration between E-40, T-Pain and Kandi Girl proved to be very fruitful as the song was a commercial success.
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Album Details"U and Dat" is the second single from E-40's 10th studio album "My Ghetto Report Card".
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Genre Classification"U and Dat" is classified under the hip hop, R&B, and hyphy, which is a style of music and dance associated with urban culture in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it E-40's highest-charting single.
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Certification"U and Dat" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales exceeding one million copies in the United States.
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Music VideoA music video for the song was directed by Bernard Gourley. The video is reminiscent of the hyphy movement in the Bay area during the mid-2000s.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been featured in various media outlets, including the 2006 comedy film "Norbit". This continuous usage in pop culture solidifies the song's relevance overtime.
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Song Meaning & ContentThe song "U and Dat" talks about E-40 trying to get with a female, asking what she is going to do with her current man and inviting her for a fancy getaway. The lyrics are a direct reflection of E-40's street-oriented style.
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ProductionThe track was produced by Lil Jon, an American rapper and record producer who is a pioneer of the southern hip hop subgenre called 'crunk'.
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