21 Questions
Nate Dogg, 50 Cent
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New York City! You are now rapping, with 50 Cent You gotta love it, I just wanna chill and twist a lot Catch suns in my 7-45 You drive me crazy shorty I Need to see you and feel you next to me I provide everything you need and I Like your smile I don't wanna see you cry Got some questions that I got to ask and I Hope you can come up with the answers babe Girl, It's easy to love me now Would you love me if I was down and out? Would you still have love for me? Girl, It's easy to love me now Would you love me if I was down and out? Would you still have love for me girl? If I fell off tomorrow would you still love me? If I didn't smell so good would you still hug me? If I got locked up and sentenced to a quarter century, Could I count on you to be there to support me mentally? If I went back to a hoopty from a Benz, would you poof and disappear like Some of my friends? If I was hit and I was hurt would you be by my side? If it was time to put in work would you be down to ride? I'd get out and peel a nigga cap and chill and drive I'm asking questions to find out how you feel inside If I ain't rap 'cause I flipped burgers at Burger King Would you be ashamed to tell your friends you feelin' me? In the bed if I used my tongue would you like that? If I wrote you a love letter would you write back? Now we can have a lil' drink you know a nightcap And we could go do what you like, I know you like that Girl, It's easy to love me now Would you love me if I was down and out? Would you still have love for me? Girl, It's easy to love me now Would you love me if I was down and out? Would you still have love for me girl? Now would you leave me if you're father found out I was thuggin'? Do you believe me when I tell you, you the one I'm loving? Are you mad 'cause I'm asking you 21 questions? Are you my soul mate? 'Cause if so, girl you a blessing Do you trust me enough, to tell me your dreams? I'm staring at ya' trying to figure how you got in them jeans If I was down would you say things to make me smile? I treat you how you want to be treated just teach me how If I was with some other chick and someone happened to see? And when you asked me about it I said it wasn't me Would you believe me? Or up and leave me? How deep is our bond if that's all it takes for you to be gone? We only humans girl we make mistakes, to make it up I do whatever it take I love you like a fat kid love cake You know my style I say anything to make you smile Girl, It's easy to love me now Would you love me if I was down and out? Would you still have love for me? Girl, It's easy to love me now Would you love me if I was down and out? Would you still have love for me girl? Could you love me in a Bentley? Could you love me on a bus? I'll ask 21 questions, and they all about us Could you love me in a Bentley? Could you love me on a bus? I'll ask 21 questions, and they all about us
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Written by: Vella Maria Cameron, Jimmie L Cameron, Curtis James Jackson
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"21 Questions" by 50 Cent and Nate Dogg was released on April 29, 2003.
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Hit SongThe song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for four consecutive weeks, becoming 50 Cent's second number-one hit and Nate Dogg's first.
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Album AppearanceIt is one of the tracks on 50 Cent's debut studio album, "Get Rich or Die Tryin'."
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Barry White SampleThe song features an uncredited sample from Barry White's 1978 song "It's Only Love Doing Its Thing."
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Origin of IdeaThe name "21 Questions" comes from the idea that 50 Cent would ask his potential love interest 21 questions to get to know her better.
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CollaborationsThe song was produced by Dirty Swift and Bruce Waynne of Midi Mafia alongside 50 Cent.
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Cultural ImpactBeyond its chart success, the song has been referenced in pop culture multiple times, including in other artist’s lyrics and TV shows.
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Music videoThe music video for the song, directed by Damon Johnson, includes cameo appearances by G-Unit and the actress Megan Good.
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Love BalladUnlike many of 50 Cent's songs that often portray tough, street-wise themes, "21 Questions" shows a softer, more romantic side of the rapper.
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Critics' ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from music critics, despite its noticeable shift in theme from the rest of the album.
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Award NominationsIn 2004, the song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
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