Gangsta Lovin'
Alicia Keys, Eve
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I just wanna rock you, all night long, oh oh oh oh I just wanna rock you, all night long, oh oh oh oh Yo! Need you to understand me daddy I ain't your average Baby girl doin' it all I'm well established I ain't tryin' to lead you on just wanna ask If you might wanna give me your name explain your status You know I see you in time and time you seem available Don't mean shit, I know these bitches wanna settle you Gotta say you on my short list of few Them other dudes is OK but I'm feelin' you (oh yeah) Want you in the best way what you gon' do about it? Why don't you just test me you won't want to do without it Yo I'm comin' at you hard bein' a thug And I ain't givin' up till I get that gangsta love, uh huh I just wanna rock you, all night long, oh oh oh oh (I wanna rock you) I just wanna rock you, all night long, oh oh oh oh I know you seen me this night that night, always my shit tight Hair done, outfit crazy, skirts fit just right Wife-beater with a bangin' tan Walk in demandin' all eyes baby here I am (you know) Ain't a shame in my frame and I know your watchin' Puttin' on a show for you pop and I ain't stoppin' (you know) Lot of action in your corner yeah you gonna do Only thing to make it better though is me with you (you know it) And I know you feelin' that regardless of your frontin' And I heard through the streets it was me you wantin' Let me find out you shy or somethin' But I know your not, so stop the games and approach is you real or not? I just wanna rock you, all night long, oh oh oh oh (I wanna rock you) I just wanna rock you, all night long, oh oh oh oh OK Numbers exchange, now it's in place Shouldn't have took you so long in the first place I'm just playin' cutie, yeah give me a call No it's cool you ain't got to see me to my car See I'm a big girl, but you'll find out Stop for me while I drop top and ride out Wheels spinnin' wanna know what shorty all about But it's cool I'm proven in these words that's comin' out my mouth It's that gangsta lovin (Gangsta) that's just got me buggin' (Buggin) It's that gangsta lovin (Gangsta gangsta) that just got me buggin I just wanna rock you, all night long, oh oh oh oh (I wanna rock you) I just wanna rock you, all night long, oh oh oh oh I wanna rock you baby, I wanna hold you baby Won't you be my baby? I wanna be your lady I wanna rock you baby, I wanna hold you baby Won't you be my baby? I wanna be your lady Baby let me rock with you (Gangsta gangsta) You know I wanna rock with you (Gangsta gangsta) Baby let me rock with you (E-V-E) You know I wanna rock with you (A Keys, gonna rock you) Baby let me rock with you You know I wanna rock with you (It's gangsta gangsta) Baby let me rock with you (Gangsta gangsta) You know I wanna rock with you (Gangsta gangsta love) Ooh, yeah, you know I wanna rock with you Baby let me rock with you
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Written by: JONAH ELLIS, LONNIE SIMMONS, ALISA PEOPLES YARBROUGH
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Artist Collaboration"Gangsta Lovin'" was a collaborative work between Alicia Keys and Eve. Alicia Keys is an accomplished singer, songwriter, and pianist, while Eve is a renowed rapper and actress.
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Release DateThe song was released on July 26, 2002.
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Album InclusionIt was included in Eve's third studio album, "Eve-Olution".
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Gangsta Lovin'" peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, demonstrating its popularity and commercial success.
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Song ProducersThe song was produced by Irv Gotti and rapper 7 Aurelius.
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Song Theme"Gangsta Lovin'" is recognized for its strong theme of a romantic relationship that is deep, gritty, and real - hence the term "Gangsta Lovin'".
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Little X, features Eve and Alicia Keys in various scenes including a high school and a large dance party.
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International SuccessThe song was also successful worldwide, reaching the top 10 in several countries such as Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.
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Grammy RecognitionEve's album, which included "Gangsta Lovin'", was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2003, although it did not win.
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Song WritingWhile Alicia Keys was part of the writing team for her verse, the full team of writers consisted of Eve, Keys, Robert Mays, Mashonda Tifrere, Irv Gotti, and 7 Aurelius.
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Change in Sound"Gangsta Lovin'" is said to have marked a change in sound for Eve, paving the way for her transition into more mainstream, radio-friendly music.
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SamplingThe song samples "Love Rollercoaster" performed by the Ohio Players and "Between The Sheets" by The Isley Brothers.
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