Wild Wild West

Dru Hill, Will Smith, Kool Moe Dee

About Wild Wild West

"Wild Wild West" is a song by American rapper Kool Moe Dee, released in 1988 as a single from his second studio album How Ya Like Me Now. It was recorded in 1987 at Battery Studios in London, England, produced by Bryan "Chuck" New, LaVaba Mallison, Pete Q. Harris, Teddy Riley and Kool Moe Dee, and released via Jive Records. Its A-side track, "Wild, Wild West", was written and performed by Kool Moe Dee. The single peaked at number 62 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The music video features Kool Moe Dee in a western style town with snow on the ground and with back up dancers. The video was filmed at Wild West City, in Stanhope, NJ. It was later sampled by Will Smith in his 1999 song of the same name, featuring Kool Moe Dee (along with Dru Hill). It was on the soundtrack for film Wild Wild West. 


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(Mmm)
Uh (doo-doo-doo-doo)
Wicki-wild wild (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
Wicki-wicki-wild
Wicki-wild
Wicki-wicki 

Wild Wild West (yeah)
Jim West, desperado
Rough rider, no you don't want nada
None of this, six-gunnin' this, brother runnin' this
Buffalo soldier, look, it's like I told ya
Any damsel that's in distress
Be outta that dress when she meet Jim West
Rough neck so go check the law and abide
Watch your step or flex and get a hole in your side
Swallow your pride, don't let your lip react
You don't wanna see my hand where my hip be at
With Artemus, from the start of this, runnin' the game
James West, tamin' the West, so remember the name

Now who ya gonna call?
Not the GB's
Now who you gonna call?
J Dub and A.G
If you ever riff with either one of us
Break out, before you get bum-rushed, at the

The Wild Wild West 
(When I roll into the)
The Wild Wild West 
(When I stroll into the)
The Wild Wild West 
(When I bounce into the)
The Wild Wild West (Sisqo, Sisqo)
We're goin' straight to (The Wild Wild West)
The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West)
We're goin' straight to (The Wild Wild West)
The Wild Wild West, come on

Now, now, now
Now once upon a time in the West
Mad man lost his damn mind in the West
Loveless, kidnap a dime, nothin' less
Now I must, put his behind to the test (can you feel me?)
Then through the shadows, in the saddle, ready for battle
Bring all your boys in, here come the poison
Behind my back, all that riffin' ya did
Front and center, now where your lip at kid? (Lookin' at me)
Who dat is? A mean brother, bad for your health
Lookin' damn good, though, if I could say it myself
Told me Loveless is a mad man, but I don't fear that
He got mad weapons too? Ain't tryna hear that
Tryin' to bring down me, the champion?
When y'all clowns gon' see that it can't be done?
Understand me, son, I'm the slickest they is
I'm the quickest they is (yeah)
Did I say I'm the slickest they is?
So if you barkin' up the wrong tree, we comin'
Don't be startin' nothin', me and my partner gonna
Test your chest, Loveless
Can't stand the heat (ooh)
Then get out the Wild Wild West (the Wild, the Wild, the Wild Wild West)

We're goin' straight to (when I roll into the)
The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West)
We're goin' straight to (when I stroll into the) (The Wild Wild West)
(When I bounce into the)
The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West)
We're goin' straight (straight) to (to)
The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West) (The Wild Wild West)
We're goin' straight (straight) to (to)
The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West) (The Wild Wild West)

Yeah 
(Doo-doo, doo-doo-doo)
(Doo-doo, doo-doo-doo)
Can you feel it? 
(Doo-doo, doo-doo-doo)
C'mon, c'mon (doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo)
Yeah (breakdown)
(Doo-doo, doo-doo-doo)
Keep it moving (doo-doo, doo-doo-doo)
Keep it moving (doo-doo, doo-doo-doo) 
(Doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo)
Ooh, yeah

To any outlaw tryin' to draw, thinkin' you're bad
Any drawin' on West, best with a pen and a pad
Don't even think about it, six gun, weighin' a ton
Ten paces and turn just for fun, son (one, two, three)
Up 'til sundown, rollin' around
See where the bad guys are to be found and make 'em lay down
The defenders of the West
Crushin' all pretenders in the West
Don't mess with us, 'cause we in the (goin') (The Wild Wild West)

Straight to (when I roll into the)
The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West)
We're goin' straight to (when I stroll into the) (The Wild Wild West)
(When I bounce into the)
The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West) (The Wild Wild West) (right, right)
We're goin' straight (straight) to (to) 
(When I roll into the) (The Wild Wild West)
The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West) 
We're goin' straight (straight) to (to) (when I stroll into the)
(When I bounce into the)
The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West) (The Wild Wild West)

We're goin' straight (straight) to (to)
The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West)
We're goin' straight (straight) to (to)
The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West)
Come on
The Wild Wild West 
(When I roll into the) come on
The Wild Wild West 
(When I stroll into the) we're goin' straight (straight) to (to)
The Wild Wild West (The Wild Wild West)

The Wild Wild West (woo, uh)
The Wild Wild West (haha, haha)
The Wild Wild West (uh)
The Wild Wild West (I done done it again y'all, done done it again)
The Wild Wild West (haha, haha)
The Wild Wild West (big Will, Dru Hill, uh)
The Wild Wild West (big Will, Dru Hill)
The Wild Wild West (haha, haha)
(The Wild Wild West)
The Wild Wild West (uh)
The Wild Wild West (one time)
The Wild Wild West (uh)
The Wild Wild West (bring in the heat, bring in the heat)
(The Wild Wild West)
The Wild Wild West (what? Haha, haha)
The Wild Wild West (woo, wild wild, wicki-wild)
The Wild Wild West (wick wild wild wild, wi-wicki wild wild)
The Wild Wild West (wickidy-wick wild wild wild)
(The Wild Wild West)
The Wild Wild West (woo)
The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West (uh, uh)
The Wild Wild West (can't stop the bumrush)
(The Wild Wild)
The Wild Wild West

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Kool Moe Dee

Mohandas Dewese (born August 8, 1962), better known as Kool Moe Dee, is an American hip hop MC prominent in the late 1970s through the early 1990s. He was one of the first rappers to earn a Grammy Award and was the first rapper to perform at the Grammys. more »

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Written by: Willard C. Smith, Mohandas Dewese, Gregory E. Jacobs, Stevie Wonder, Rob Fusari, Walter Morrison, George Jr. Clinton, William Earl Collins

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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17 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Wild Wild West" is a track that falls under the genre of East Coast Hip-hop.
Biting Commentary
The song criticizes the violent and lawless behavior of some individuals in neighborhoods, symbolically referring to it as a "Wild Wild West" situation.
Successful Launch
Released in 1987, the song was immediate success, peaking at #62 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached #4 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Album Facts
"Wild Wild West" is a single from Kool Moe Dee's album titled "How Ya Like Me Now," which was his second solo studio album.
Rivalry Reference
Kool Moe Dee has had a prolonged rivalry with fellow rapper LL Cool J, which was indicated through subtle lines in this song as well.
Cultural Impact
The song was highly influential and helped to bring about a new era of socially-aware hip-hop.
Cover Art Controversy
The cover art of "How Ya Like Me Now" raised eyebrows as it featured Kool Moe Dee's jeep running over the red Kangol hat, a style which was famously owned by LL Cool J, hence indicating the rivalry.
Sampling Facts
The track uses samples from "Theme From S.W.A.T." by Rhythm Heritage and "UFO" by ESG.
Hollywood Recognition
The catchy title was used later for the 1999 sci-fi western film "Wild Wild West" starring Will Smith, though the film had an entirely new song of the same name composed and performed by Smith himself.
Innovative Versatility
The song's blend of funk and hip-hop demonstrated Kool Moe Dee's inventive approach to creating tracks that cross different music genres.
Awards and Nominations
Kool Moe Dee earned a Grammy nomination for "Best Rap Performance" for "Wild Wild West" in 1989.
Music Video Features
The music video for the song had appearances from significant faces in the hip-hop community, highlighting Kool Moe Dee's influence and respect in the industry.
Legacy
Today, the song is seen as a classic in hip-hop with Kool Moe Dee being remembered for his storytelling style and his ability to bring attention to societal issues.
Re-releases
The popularity of the song allowed it to be re-released on numerous Kool Moe Dee compilation albums over the years.
Song comparison
Like many of Kool Moe Dee's tracks, "Wild Wild West" challenges societal norms and raises questions about the state of urban neighborhoods, marking a departure from the more lighthearted and dance-themed tracks of the era.
Feminist Themes
Kool Moe Dee was considered a pioneer in introducing feminist themes in rap; this song too talks about respecting women in the lyrics, "Every good lady loves a real man..."
Celebrity Trivia
Not many people know that before his solo career, Kool Moe Dee was a part of the rap group called Treacherous Three with Special K, L.A. Sunshine and DJ Easy Lee.

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