Do It Like a Dude

Jessie J

About Do It Like a Dude

"Do It like a Dude" is the debut single by British singer-songwriter Jessie J. The song was released as the lead single from her debut album, Who You Are. It was released as a download in November 2010 in the United Kingdom with a physical release in January 2011. It peaked at number two in the United Kingdom, number eight in New Zealand and Belgium, and number eleven in Ireland. "Do It like a Dude" was awarded Best Song at the 2011 MOBO Awards. Jessie J co-wrote the song with The Invisible Men members George Astasio and Jason Pebworth, who were former members of Orson and had penned hits for Sugababes ("Easy"), Noisettes ("Never Forget You") and Gabriella Cilmi ("On a Mission"); Jon Shave, who is also part of The Invisible Men, but had also been part of Xenomania; Kyle Abrahams, who had worked with Chipmunk and N-Dubz; and Parker Ighile, who wrote "Oopsy Daisy", a UK number-one hit for Chipmunk. Although "Do It like a Dude" was Jessie's debut single, she had previously written songs for other artists, including Miley Cyrus's international hit "Party in the U. S. A." The track was produced by The Invisible Men and Parker & James. 


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Jessie J
Stomp stomp I've arrived
Drop the beat, nasty face
Why ya lookin' at me?

Flyin' flyin' flyin' flyin' through the sky
In my spaceship
I'm an alien tonight

Dirty dirty dirty dirty dirty dirty sucka
You think I can't get hurt like you, you motherfucker
I can do it like a brother
Do it like a dude
Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you

Do it like a brother
Do it like a dude
Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you

We can do it like the man'dem, man'dem
We can do it like the man'dem,
Sugar sugar sugar
We can do it like the man'dem, man'dem
We can do it like the man'dem,
Sugar sugar sugar

Boom Boom, pour me a beer
No pretty drinks, I'm a guy out here
Rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin' money like a pimp
My B-I-T-C-H's on my dick like this

Dirty dirty dirty dirty dirty dirty sucka
You think I can't get hurt like you, you motherfucker
I can do it like a brother
Do it like a dude
Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you

Do it like a brother
Do it like a dude
Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you

We can do it like the man'dem, man'dem
We can do it like the man'dem,
Sugar sugar sugar
We can do it like the man'dem, man'dem
We can do it like the man'dem,
Sugar sugar sugar

Boys, come say what you wanna
Boys, you need to lick my dollar
Boys, gettin' hot under the collar
Holla holla whoa

Boys, come say what you wanna
Boys, you need to lick my dollar
Boys, gettin' hot under the collar
Holla holla whoa

I can do it like a brother
Do it like a dude
Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you

Do it like a brother
Do it like a dude
Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you

We can do it like a brother
Do it like a dude
Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you

Do it like a brother
Do it like a dude
Grab my crotch, wear my hat low like you

We can do it like the man'dem, man'dem
We can do it like the man'dem
Sugar sugar sugar
We can do it like the man'dem, man'dem
We can do it like the man'dem
Sugar sugar sugar

Do it, do it like a dude
Do it, do it low like you
Do it, do it like a dude
Do it, do it like a dude

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Jessie J

Jessica Ellen Cornish (born 27 March 1988), better known by her stage name Jessie J, is an English singer and songwriter. Born and raised in London, she studied at the BRIT School before signing with Gut Records and striking a songwriting deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing where she wrote for artists such as Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus. more »

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Written by: GEORGE ASTASIO, JASON PEBWORTH, JESSICA CORNISH, JON SHAVE, KYLE JAMES ABRAHAMS, PETER IGHILE

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Songwriting
"Do It Like a Dude" was initially written by Jessie J for Rihanna. However, she decided to keep it for her own album when she realized it could be a hit.
Composition
The song is primarily an R&B and pop song with elements from dancehall and techno music. It also encompasses a hard-edged production with harsh beats, a brfast rhythm, and aggressive lyics, which stand out from Jessie's other songs.
Lyrics Analysis
The lyrics, as Jessie J has explained, talk about how women can do anything men can do, expressing ideas of gender equality and empowerment.
Music Video
Released in November 2010, the music video was directed by Emil Nava. It features a variety of dance styles, martial arts, and Jessie J's choreographed routine with male dancers.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive feedback from music critics. The Guardian called the song "a mission statement" from an artist eager to assert her unique personality in the pop landscape.
Commercial Performance
"Do It Like a Dude" peaked at number two in the UK Singles Chart and remained on the charts for 20 weeks. It also reached the top 40 in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and several European countries.
Awards
"Do It Like a Dude" was nominated for Best British Single at the 2012 BRIT Awards.
Live Performances
Jessie J performed the song live for the first time on "Later... with Jools Holland" in 2010. The performance received critical acclaim and helped boost her popularity in the UK.
Chart Success
The song was a chart success, selling over 1 million copies in the UK, ultimately receiving a Platinum certification by the British Phonographic Industry.
Influence
The song has been noted as setting the tone for Jessie J's career. It provided her with a strong, unique identity within the music industry, and positioned her as an artist unafraid to challenge gender stereotypes in her music.

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