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"Japan" is a song by American rapper Famous Dex. The song, produced by JGramm, was released to streaming services on March 16, 2018. The song peaked at #28 on the Billboard Hot 100.


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2018
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You know what I'm sayin'
I just- that's just how I like to do it, know what I'm sayin' (Dexter)
My real name is Dexter, haha
I got a lot of more diamonds too
I just got new diamonds by the way
Uh, woah
Dexter, huh
Uh, yeah, uh what
Baby girl, what you doing, where your mans? (where your man)
I just popped a xan, fifty thousand in Japan (fifty thousand in Japan)
You know what I'm sayin'
I ain't doin' no playin', you dig (Dexter)
Dexter (Dexter)
Ooh, huh, wait, what
Uh, yeah, what

Baby girl, what you doing, where your mans? (where your)
I just popped a xan, fifty thousand in Japan (fifty thousand in Japan)
I ain't doin' no playin', these red bottoms, not no Vans
And she tellin' all her friends, I might put 'em on the Gram, aye (yeah, Dexter)
Baby girl, what you doing, where your mans? (where your mans, baby)
I just popped a xan, fifty thousand in Japan (fifty thousand in Japan)
I ain't doin' no playin', these red bottoms, not no Vans
And she tellin' all her friends, I might put 'em on the Gram (uh, yeah, Dexter)

Baby girl, what you doing, what's your name? (baby girl, what)
I ain't playin' no games, see these diamonds in my chain (see these diamonds in my chain)
Smokin' Mary Jane, yeah, I took it to the brain
And she fuckin' for the fame, so I f*ck her in my Range, ooh (skr, skr)
Get that money to the top, never stop, ooh (Dexter)
Mixin' red with Wock, used to sell that boy rerock, ooh (yeah, Dexter)
But I'm the man, Cuban diamonds dance
Had to f*ck her friend, I might put it on the Gram

Baby girl, what you doing, where your mans? (where your)
I just popped a xan, fifty thousand in Japan (fifty thousand in Japan)
I ain't doin' no playin', these red bottoms, not no Vans
And she tellin' all her friends, I might put 'em on the Gram, aye (yeah, Dexter)
Baby girl, what you doing, where your mans? (where your mans, baby)
I just popped a xan, fifty thousand in Japan (fifty thousand in Japan)
I ain't doin' no playin', these red bottoms, not no Vans
And she tellin' all her friends, I might put 'em on the Gram (uh, yeah, Dexter, yeah what)

Baby, wait (huh), hop up in this Wraith (skr)
No this not a date, this a cruise, but don't debate, wait (baby)
It's gettin' late (huh), think it's past eight (what)
Took her to my place, baby ate me like some cake, wait (huh)
Call Jay (Jay), think I need an eight (I think I need a eight)
Dopey to the face, f*ck, I need to take a break, wait (what)
Don't be cool, money stupid blue (what)
Your boyfriend is a fool, I'm tryna make you comfortable

Baby girl, what you doing, where your mans? (where your)
I just popped a xan, fifty thousand in Japan (fifty thousand in Japan)
I ain't doin' no playin', these red bottoms, not no Vans
And she tellin' all her friends, I might put 'em on the Gram, aye (yeah, Dexter)
Baby girl, what you doing, where your mans? (where your mans, baby)
I just popped a xan, fifty thousand in Japan (fifty thousand in Japan)
I ain't doin' no playin', these red bottoms, not no Vans
And she tellin' all her friends, I might put 'em on the Gram (uh, yeah, Dexter)

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Famous Dex

Dexter Gore Jr. (born September 6, 1993), better known by his stage name Famous Dex, is an American rapper. He is best known for his songs "Pick It Up" and "Japan", which peaked at number 54 and 28 respectively on the Billboard Hot 100. more »

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Written by: Dexter Gore, Julian Gramma

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22 facts about this song

Artist
Famous Dex is an American rapper known for his unique style and high-energy performances. He was born on September 6, 1993.
Song Title
The song, "Japan", was released in 2018 and quickly became one of Famous Dex's biggest hits.
Commercial Success
'Japan' became a commercial hit, reaching number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Dex's first song to reach the top 40.
Platinum Certification
In November 2018, "Japan" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating over one million units sold.
Music Video
The music video is uniquely stylized with reminiscent elements of Japanese anime and culture.
Production
The song was produced by JGramm, a German-born and US-based music producer. He is known for collaborating with artists like Travis Scott and DRAM.
Lyric Theme
The lyrics of the song detail Famous Dex's experience in Japan, with lines referencing shopping sprees, exploring the nightlife, and interacting with local women.
Dance Challenge
'Japan' inspired a viral dance challenge on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, bringing the song even more notoriety.
Remix Version
A remix of the song was released featuring Korean rapper Keith Ape, adding a unique Korean Hip Hop flavor to the track.
Album
'Japan' was one of the lead singles from Famous Dex's debut album, "Dex Meets Dexter", which was released in April 2018.
Release and Popularity
"Japan" is a single by American rapper Famous Dex. It was released on March 16, 2018, and quickly gained popular attention.
Billboard Rankings
The song reached number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Famous Dex's highest charting single to date.
Music Sampling
In the song, Famous Dex samples the piano line from Bruce Hornsby and the Range's “The Way It Is”.
Production Team
The single was produced by famous music producers JGramm, Nick Mira, and Taz Taylor.
Album Inclusion
"Japan" is one of the songs in the debut studio album of Famous Dex, titled "Dex Meets Dexter".
Silver Certification
"Japan" was certified silver by BPI, acknowledging 200,000 sold units in the UK.
Double Platinum
The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) awarded the song with a double Platinum certification in September 2018, certifying over 2,000,000 units in the United States.
TikTok Fame
The song itself and the dance challenge associated with it became popular trends on the social media platform TikTok.
Music Video
The music video for the song was released on April 6, 2018. It was directed by Xavier Andrews and later became a viral hit, currently having over 100 million views on YouTube.
Lyrics Dissection
The lyrics of the song are about Famous Dex's lifestyle and his appreciation of Japanese culture, although this appreciation has been critiqued by some as superficial.
Signature Dance
The “Japan Challenge” is a dance routine associated with the song and became a viral sensation. This involved swinging one's arm in front while doing a small skip backwards.
Notable Performance
Famous Dex performed "Japan" live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on June 6, 2018, which significantly boosted the song's popularity.

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