Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)

Silentó

About Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)

"Watch Me" (also known as Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)) is the debut single by American rapper Silentó. In March 2015, he was signed to Capitol Records, which released the track as a single with an accompanying music video. The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, where it spent six non-consecutive weeks. With a viral clip on YouTube, the song was popular for its dance despite mixed reviews, a combination of two popular moves cited in the title: the "Whip" and the "Nae Nae" as well as other hip hop dances from various songs "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" and "Stanky Legg".  


Year:
2015
3:05
4,899 
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Now watch me whip (kill it!)
Now watch me nae nae (okay!)
Now watch me whip whip
Watch me nae nae (want me do it?)

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Watch me nae nae (okay!)
Now watch me whip whip
Watch me nae nae (can you do it?)

Now watch me

Ooh watch me, watch me
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Do the stanky leg, do the stanky leg
Do the stanky leg, do the stanky leg
Do the stanky leg, do the stanky leg
Do the stanky leg, do the stanky leg

Now break your legs
Break your legs
Tell 'em "break your legs"
Break your legs

Now break your legs
Break your legs
Now break your legs
Break your legs

Now watch me (bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop)
Now watch me (bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop)

Now watch me whip (kill it!)
Now watch me nae nae (okay!)
Now watch me whip whip
Watch me nae nae (want me do it?)

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Watch me nae nae (okay!)
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Watch me nae nae (can you do it?)

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Now watch me you
Now watch superman
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Now watch me duff, duff, duff, duff, duff, duff, duff, duff (Hold on)
Now watch me duff, duff, duff, duff, duff, duff, duff, duff, duff

Now watch me (bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop)
Now watch me (bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop)

Now watch me whip (kill it!)
Now watch me nae nae (okay!)
Now watch me whip whip
Watch me nae nae (want me do it?)

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Watch me nae nae (okay!)
Now watch me whip whip
Watch me nae nae (Can you do it?)

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Silentó

Richard Lamar Hawk (born January 22, 1998), known professionally as Silentó or Prince Silentó, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. He is best known for his debut single "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)", which charted at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100. He later released a project titled Fresh Outta High School in August 2018 after some delay. He is a native of Stone Mountain, Georgia.. more »

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Written by: Ricky Lamar Hawk, Pervis Maurice II Reynolds, Hasani Buchanan, Deandre Johnson, Timothy Mingo, Jalen Rashard Ware, Brandon Michael Whitfield

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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14 facts about this song

Chart Success
"Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Silentó's biggest hit song.
Viral Dance Moves
The song popularized the viral dance moves, "Whip" and "Nae Nae," from the Atlanta hip-hop scene.
Fast-paced Views
The music video for the song, released in June 2015, has now amassed over 1.7 billion views on YouTube.
New Artist Breakthrough
Silentó was only 17 when "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" released, and it was his debut single.
Cultural Impact
The song and its associated dance moves were referenced and featured in various television shows and films, from "The Big Bang Theory" to "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip."
Sales Achievement
The single has been certified 6x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Celebrity Endorsements
Celebrity figures like former First Lady Michelle Obama have been seen performing the dance moves from the song.
Memes and Parodies
The song and its dances have inspired countless memes, parodies, and challenge videos on social media, contributing to its viral status.
International Success
It was also a chart-topper in Australia, where it reached the number one spot on the ARIA Charts.
Music Awards Nomination
The song received a nomination for "Best Song That Makes You Smile" at the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards.
Notable Live Performances
Silentó performed the hit track at the 2015 BET Awards and the Kids' Choice Awards in 2016.
Fitness Influence
The song's dance moves also found a place in workout and dance fitness classes across the globe.
Various Artistic Influences
The song referenced and included other dance moves, like the "stanky leg," "break your legs," and "bop," showcasing a range of popular dance trends.
User Engagement
The #WatchMeDanceOn challenge on the now-defunct social media platform Vine resulted in millions of users uploading their versions of the dance.

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