Will 2K

Will Smith

About Will 2K

"Will 2K" is the second single taken from American rapper Will Smith's second studio album, Willennium. The single was released on September 9, 1999. The song was written by Smith with a selection of other songwriters, and was produced by Robinson, and samples instruments and lyrics from the chorus of The Clash's "Rock the Casbah," as well as bits from "Superrappin'" by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. The single peaked at number two in the United Kingdom and is regarded as a favourite amongst fans. The song pays homage to the new millennium, despite being released nearly two months prior to these celebrations. The song features vocals from Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey of Jodeci/K-Ci & JoJo. 


Year:
1999
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Its here and I like it

Whoo! Ha-ha! Ha-ha!
Big Will, uh K-Ci y'all bringing it in
What?

Its here and I like it
(Say what? What?)
(Say what? What?)
Gonna pack the dance floor
(And do what with it?)
Rock the dance floor

Here it comes the party of a lifetime
31st of December
Man I remember when the ball dropped for 90
Now it's 9-9, ten years behind me
What's gonna happen?
Don't nobody know
We'll see when the clock gets to 12-0-0
Chaos, the cops gonna block the street
Man who the hell cares?
Just don't stop the beat
No time to sleep, yo it's on tonight
K-C you feeling me right? (Yeah)
2-0-0-0, the Will 2 K
The new millennium, yo excuse me Willennium (yeah)
It can't get thicker than this (Big Will)
Slick like Rick I can't miss
(And we gonna party like it's 19)
Hold up it is

Here it comes another year
Come on everyone, new millennium
Here it comes another year
Everyone, new millennium

There's a party tonight
Everybody was drinking
The house was screaming
And the bass was shaking
And it won't be long
Till everybody knowing
That twelve o'clock the roof will be blowing
Drinks on me, up the cups, and
Midnight coming full thrust, and
Dick Clark holding it down, and
The second hand rolling around (Na, na, na, na)
Hundred thousands deep, world wide press
Hate to be the man that gotta clean this mess
Same resolution, get the money
Ain't where we've been, it's where we gonna be
Get ready to hum Auld Lang Syne
Cause a person that know the words is hard to find
First soul train line of the year
Four, three, two, one

Its here and I like it
(Whoo! K-Ci y'all, K-Ci y'all)
Gonna pack the dance floor
(And do what with it?)
Rock the dance floor
(Uh, uh, uh)

Here it comes another year
Come on everyone, new millennium
Here it comes another year
Everyone, new millennium

Say yeah, yeah
(Come on)
Say yeah, yeah
(I can't hear y'all)
Say yeah, yeah
(What? What? What?)
Say yeah, yeah
(Come on, come on)
Say yeah, yeah
(I can't hear y'all)
Say yeah, yeah
(I can't hear y'all)
Say yeah, yeah
(Ha-ha-ha)
Yeah, yeah

I remember trying to count how old I'd be
When the clock struck twelve in the year two g
Medianoche finally near
This will be that anthem amongst the cheers
Just the man to usher it in
Big Will bringing the heat
K-Ci bringing the plan
Ringing it in, waiting for the ball to drop
That 2000 vault we breaking the lock
Let hip-hop keep blazing the charts
May the past keep a warm spot in your heart
May the future hold more joy then pain
Hands in the air waiting for confetti to rain

Its here and I like it
Gonna pack the dance floor
Rock the dance floor

Here it comes another year
Come on everyone, new millennium
Here it comes another year
Everyone, new millennium

There's a party tonight
Everybody was drinking
The house was screaming
And the bass was shaking
And it won't be long
Till everybody knowing at twelve o'clock
At 12 o'clock
Say what? Say what? Say what? What?

Here it comes another year
Come on everyone, new millennium
Here it comes another year
Everyone, new millennium

True dat, true dat, true dat
Yo London, uh come on
Yo Bangkok, come on, come on
LA, ha, ha
The NYC
Come on, say what? Say what?
Yo Philly, come on, hey
Hey Tokyo, come on
Everybody say what now
Say what now, saw what now
Come on, come on, come on

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Will Smith

Willard Carroll Smith Jr. (born September 25, 1968) is an American actor and rapper. In April 2007, Newsweek called him "the most powerful actor in Hollywood". Smith has been nominated for five Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards, and has won four Grammy Awards. In the late 1980s, Smith achieved modest fame as a rapper under the name The Fresh Prince. In 1990, his popularity increased dramatically when he starred in the NBC television series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which ran for six seasons until 1996. After the series ended, Smith transitioned from television to film, and has gone on to star in numerous blockbuster films. He is the only actor to have eight consecutive films gross over $100 million in the domestic box office, eleven consecutive fi… more »

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Written by: TOPPER HEADON, JOE STRUMMER, MICK JONES, WILLARD C. SMITH, LENNIE DEJUAN BENNETT, BOB HOPE ROBINSON, CEDRIC R. HAILEY, DARREN T. HENSON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Artist Collaboration
Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey of Jodeci and actor-rapper Will Smith collaborated on the song "Will 2K." The song features K-Ci's distinctive vocals and Smith's energetic rap verses.
Album Release
"Will 2K" was included in Will Smith's second solo studio album "Willennium," released on November 16, 1999.
Music Video
The music video of "Will 2K" is known for its futuristic and party theme, reflecting the excitement of the forthcoming millennium. It features guest appearances from various celebrities and family members of Will Smith.
Chart Performance
"Will 2K" peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 25 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, showcasing the song's global popularity.
Song Concept
The song is filled with references to the impending new millennium, hence the name "Will 2K"—a play on words referencing both the artist and the year 2000.
Sample
The song notably samples "Rock the Casbah" by The Clash, blending elements of hip hop and rock.
Grammy Nomination
"Willennium," the album which features "Will 2K," was nominated for the Best Rap Solo Performance at the 42nd Grammy Awards.
Song Genre
"Will 2K" is primarily a hip-hop song with influences of R&B, reflecting the styles of both Will Smith and K-Ci.
Production Team
The song was produced by Will Smith and Track Masters, who were foremost hip-hop producers during the 90s.
Legacy
Nearly two decades after its release, "Will 2K" is still celebrated for its optimistically excited stance on the turn of the millennium and is often played around New Year's Eve celebrations.

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