Chillin

Wale, Lady Gaga

About Chillin

"Chillin" is a song by American rapper Wale, featuring singer Lady Gaga. It was released as the lead single from his debut album, Attention Deficit, on April 14, 2009, by Allido Records. Wale had wanted to collaborate with Gaga, and were introduced to each other through the rapper's mentor, Mark Ronson. "Chillin" was composed by a number of songwriters, including Wale and Gaga, while it was produced by Cool & Dre. Recorded in New York City, the song discusses Wale's life in his hometown. It has musical influence of 1990s style rapping, and contains two samples from the 1969 song "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" by the band Steam, and the 1987 song, "Top Billin'", by Audio Two. The song received mixed reviews from contemporary critics. Some praised Wale and Gaga's collaboration and composition, while others criticized it. "Chillin" reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, while in the United States it peaked at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also reached the lower regions of the record charts in some other nations. The accompanying music video features both Wale and Gaga in various locations in and around Washington D. C. and Boston, Massachusetts. 


Year:
2009
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Na na na na
Na na na na
Hey hey hey, goodbye

Lookin at, lookin at, lookin' at me
Look at that, look at how they lookin' at me
Eye's all sticky like honey on bee's
Look at that, look at how they lookin' at me

Dc chillin', pg chillin'
My name wale and I came to get it
Came to get it, came to get it
My name wale (wale wale)

This how you start of 09
Kickin' in the door, and I'm everybody problem
Stuntin' in some other Jordan nines
I got phil knight talkin' about "how you got them? "
Let's talk about the cars ya'll got
You say you got alotta whips, well I got a lot
I got the right to be cocky
Get so much cut disc jockeys jock me
You niggas mad that you not me
I remain a giant and your Jeremy Shockey
And if you ain't heard me properly
If you speak garbage, then we no capice
DC chillin, pg chillin, floor to the ceilin'
Stuntin in my billion-air, gear on my
Millionaire frames, that's money on my mind, wale

Get em all, get em all, pack it all up
Stack up your funds like a million bucks
Across the pond, they all know us
International, whoa!
Driving my car to a foreign place
Lookin' at me, now they know my face
We want it all now, we got all yes
Look at that, look at how they lookin' at us

Yea, they keep sayin' whale but my name Wal-e
Ho's call me "Mr. never wear the same thang"
You redundant, you never ever change
And I'm the same way, m.i.a.
And me cool and dre get high like planes
Your man wale in his own damn lane
Can't control the box, you are no mills lane
Ain't heard dc since sardines came
Ha! and I made ya'll love it
We don't cop plea's, but ya'll don't cop nothin
Police come around don't nobody say nothin
And you be with the cops, you niggas is mclovin
Dark liquor till we busted
Till I got a buzz like that nigga chris mullen
District of Columbia
You Bernie mac funny, we ain't scared of none of ya!

Get em all, get em all, pack it all up
Stack up your funds like a million bucks
Across the pond, they all know us
International, whoa!
Driving my car to a foreign place
Lookin at me, now they know my face
We want it all now, we got all yes
Look at that, look at how they lookin' at us

Yeah DC chillin', PG chillin'
My name wale and I came to get it
Came to get it, came to get it
My name wale

Dre, pick 'em, ah, pick'em, I'll shut em all down
Haters in the crowd, if you see 'em point them out
Stacks in my jeans, broads on the scene
Folarin be ballin' for all ya'll to see
Ain't I something? the way I'm stuntin
My material girls give 'em a-rod moneyyy!
LV on my luggage
Them bammas goin hate, and I love it, f*ck 'em

Lookin' at, lookin' at, lookin' at me
Look at that, look how they lookin' at me
Eyes all sticky like honey on bees
Look at that, look how they lookin' at me

Dc chillin', pg chillin'
My name wale and I came to get it
Came to get it, came to get it
My name wale

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Wale

Wale Victor Folarin (born Olubowale Victor Akintimehin in September 21, 1984), better known by his stage name Wale (/ˈwɑːlei/ WAH-lay), is an American rapper from Washington, D.C. Wale was born to Nigerian parents. He rose to prominence in 2006, when his song "Dig Dug (Shake It)" became popular in his hometown. Wale became locally recognized and continued recording music for the regional audience. Producer Mark Ronson discovered Wale in 2006 and signed him to Allido Records in 2007. While signed to that label, Wale released several mixtapes and appeared in national media including MTV and various urban magazines. more »

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Written by: Andre Christopher Lyon, Marcello Valenzano, Kirk Robinson, Gary De Carlo, Dale Frashuer, Paul Leka, Roy C. Hammond, Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, Makeba Riddick, Stefani J. Germanotta

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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13 facts about this song

Song Release
"Chillin" by Wale was released on April 14, 2009.
Album Association
This song is a part of Wale's debut studio album called "Attention Deficit".
Era of Influence
Produced by Cool & Dre, the song implements a sample from the 1987 hit song "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye".
Collaboration
"Chillin" features guest vocals from the popular singer Lady Gaga which helped gain mainstream success.
Chart Performance
In the USA, it peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs and number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Official Music Video
The official music video of "Chillin", released on June 2, 2009, was directed by Chris Robinson and includes shots of Wale and Lady Gaga in various locations including Wale's hometown, Washington D.C.
Visual References
The music video features numerous references to Wale's local NFL team, the Washington Redskins, and his favorite sports brand, Nike.
Accolades
In the UK, "Chillin" was Wale's first top 40 hit, peaking at number 12.
Connection to Cultural Identity
In the song, Wale showcases his pride in his hometown, Washington, D.C., often referencing its lifestyle and culture.
Controversy
"Chillin" received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised Lady Gaga's feature, while others criticized the change in Wale's style compared to his previous works.
Marketing
This song was chosen as the lead single for Wale's album "Attention Deficit".
Worldwide Recognition
Besides the US and UK, "Chillin" also charted in Canada, Ireland, and the Netherlands, demonstrating Wale's international impact.
Remix Versions
A remix of "Chillin" was made featuring a verse from Jay-Z. Another known remix of the song was made by MSTRKRFT.

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