Get Your Number
Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri
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Oh damn The club 'bout to close in a minute Can I get your number, baby So you and I can go get in it Let me come and pick you up, oh And go take you out, oh Can I get your number, baby So I can show you what I'm all about What I'm all about, damn I've been checkin' you out And I noticed that you ain't just one of the crowd So tell me won't you Come on and see about me, baby I've got the Cris on ice and I'm 'bout to get nice Up in VIP with all my ladies Tell me how many times in your life Will you get an opportunity like this tonight Tell me a little somethin' about you Here's a little somethin' about me I got a house in Capri and my own G4 And that Benz with the doors that lift up from the floor Oh damn The club 'bout to close in a minute Can I get your number, baby So you and I can go get in it Let me come and pick you up, oh And go take you out, oh Can I get your number, baby So I can show you what I'm all about What I'm all about, damn Now that you're sitting next to me I bet you're wondering What my intentions are for you And I to get into Baby, I just want to Hug and kiss and love ya Look into my eyes, baby, don't be shy Is it yes or no We ain't got all night Tell me how many times in your life Will you get an opportunity like this tonight Tell me a little somethin' bout you Here's a little somethin' bout me I got a pimp penthouse with a sick hot tub We can watch the flat screen While the bubbles fill it up Oh damn The club 'bout to close in a minute Can I get your number, baby So you and I can go get in it Let me come and pick you up, oh And go take you out, oh Can I get your number, baby So I can show you what I'm all about What I'm all about, damn La, la, la, la, la, la
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Written by: Anthony John Swain, Steve Jolley, Leslie John, Ashley Ingram, Jermaine Mauldin Dupri, Mariah Carey, Johnta M. Austin, Bryan Michael Paul Cox
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Release Date"Get Your Number" was released on 18th October 2005.
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AlbumThe song is part of Mariah Carey's tenth studio album, "The Emancipation of Mimi", which is often considered her "comeback" album.
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CollaborationThe track features famous American rapper Jermaine Dupri and was additionally produced by him.
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Charts PerformanceThe music track reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, marking a significant commercial success.
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UK Chart"Get Your Number" was a top 10 hit in the United Kingdom, peaking at the number 9 spot.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Jake Nava and features Mariah at a nightclub trying to get the attention of a man, played by actor Eric West.
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Rights IssueDue to issues over rights, the version of the song featuring Jermaine Dupri was not released in the United States. The U.S. version features only Mariah Carey.
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Sample"Get Your Number" samples from the hook of "Just an Illusion" by British band Imagination.
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GenresThe song falls into the genres of pop, R&B, and hip-hop, showcasing Carey's ability to blend genres in her music.
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Live PerformancesMariah Carey has performed "Get Your Number" live on several occasions, including on her The Adventures of Mimi tour in 2006.
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Critics ReceptionCritically, the track was well received and praised for Carey's expressive delivery along with Dupri's production.
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Music CompositionThe song follows the verse-chorus form and is set in the key of E major.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Get Your Number" are flirtatious, revolving around trying to get a man's phone number in a club. It presents a confident and playful Mariah portraying the typical dating scenario.
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Award NominationsAlthough the song itself didn't win any awards, the album it's featured on, "The Emancipation of Mimi", garnered 10 Grammy nominations in 2006, showcasing the overall success and popularity of the music Mariah produced during this period.
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