Nice for What

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About Nice for What

"Nice for What" is a song recorded by Canadian rapper Drake from his fifth studio album Scorpion (2018). It was released by Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records as the second single from the album on April 6, 2018, along with its music video. The song was produced by Murda Beatz with co-production handled by Blaqnmild, and features additional vocals by Big Freedia and 5th Ward Weebie. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, replacing Drake's own "God's Plan" and becoming his fifth US number one. It also topped the UK Singles Chart and ARIA Singles Chart, becoming his second number-one song of 2018 in the two countries after "God's Plan". 


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2018
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I wanna know who mothafuckin' representin' in here tonight
Hold on, hold on

I keep lettin' you back in (lettin' you back in)
How can I, explain myself?

Care for me, care for me, you said you'd care for me
There for me, there for me, said you'd be there for me (Lil Weezyana shit)
Cry for me, cry for me, you said you'd die for me (Murda on the beat)
Give to me, give to me, why won't you live for me?
Care for me, care for me, I know you care for me (A song for y'all to cut up to, you know?)
There for me, there for me, said you'd be there for me (yeah)
Cry for me, cry for me, you said you'd die for me
Give to me, give to me, why won't you live for me?

Everybody get your mothafuckin' roll on
I know shorty and she doesn't want no slow song
Had a man last year, life goes on
Haven't let that thing loose, girl, in so long
You've been inside, know you like to lay low
I've been peepin' what you bringin' to the table
Workin' hard, girl, everything paid for
First, last phone bill, car note, cable
With your phone out, gotta hit them angles
With your phone out, snappin' like you Fabo
And you showin' off, but it's alright
And you showin' off, but it's alright (alright!)
It's a short life, yeah

Care for me, care for me, you said you'd care for me
There for me, there for me, said you'd be there for me
Cry for me, cry for me, you said you'd die for me
Give to me, give to me, why won't you live for me?

That's a real one in your reflection
Without a follow, without a mention
You really pipin' up on these niggas
You gotta, be nice for what, to these niggas?
I understand

You got a hunnid bands
You got a baby Benz, you got some bad friends
High school pics, you was even bad then
You ain't stressin' off no lover in the past tense
You already had them
Work at 8 A.M., finish 'round five
Hoes talk down, you don't see 'em outside
Yeah, they don't really be the same offline
You know dark days, you know hard times
Doin' overtime for the last month
Saturday, call the girls, get 'em gassed up
Gotta hit the club, gotta make that ass jump
Gotta hit the club like you hit them mothafuckin' angles
With your phone out, snappin' like you Fabo
And you showin' off, but it's alright
And you showin' off, but it's alright
It's a short life

Uh-huh! (Oh yeah!)
These hoes! (They hate!)
Your boy! (Today!)
I may! (Watch the breakdown)

Care for me, care for me, you said you'd care for me
There for me, there for me, said you'd be there for me
Cry for me, cry for me, you said you'd die for me
Give to me, give to me, why won't you live for me?

Gotta make that jump, gotta make that, gotta, gotta make that
Gotta make that jump, gotta make that, gotta, gotta make that
Gotta, gotta, gotta g-g-gotta, g-g-gotta, gotta
Gotta, g-g-gotta, gotta, gotta make that jump, jump (let's go)
Bend it over, lift it up, bend it over, lift it up (Make that jump, jump)
Bend it over, lift it up, bend it over, lift it up (Make that jump, jump)
Bend it over, over, over, over, over (Make that jump, jump)
Bend it over, lift it up (Make that jump, jump)
Bend it over, lift it up (Make that jump, jump)

That's a real one in your reflection
Without a follow, without a mention
You really pipin' up on these niggas
You gotta be, nice for what, to these niggas?
I understand

Care for me, care for me, you said you'd care for me
There for me, there for me, said you'd be there for me
Give to me, give to me, why won't you live for me?
Cry for me, cry for me, you said you'd cry for me

Gotta hit the club like you hit them, hit them, hit them angles
It's a short life
Cry for me, cry for me, you said you'd die for me
Give to me, give to me, why won't you live for me?

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Drake

Aubrey Drake Graham is a Canadian pop star, singer, songwriter, and actor. He was born in Toronto, Ontario. He first garnered recognition for his role as Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. more »

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Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Chauncy Hawkins, Corey Woods, Orville Hall, Dennis Coles, Phillip Price, Marvin Hamlisch, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Russell Tyrone Jones, Clifford Smith, Shane Lee Lindstrom

Lyrics © BOBBYJEAN PUBLISHING LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, MIZFIT GXNG ENTERTAINMENT, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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7 facts about this song

Release Details
"Nice for What" is a song recorded by Canadian rapper Drake from his fifth studio album "Scorpion". - The song was released by Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records on April 6, 2018, as the album's second single.
Song Composition
"Nice for What" incorporates elements of bounce music, an energetic style of New Orleans hip hop. - The song contains a total of three samples, including a quote from the television series "Atlanta", and samples from Lauryn Hill's 1998 song "Ex-Factor" and Big Tymers' 2000 song "Project Bitch".
Music Video
The music video of "Nice for What" is notable for its representation of women empowerment. It features a range of high-profile women from different industries, including actresses, singers, models, and activists. - Some of the celebs who have made appearances in the video include Tiffany Haddish, Emma Roberts, Misty Copeland, and Olivia Wilde, among others. - The music video, directed by Karena Evans, was praised for its celebration of powerful women.
Chart Performance
"Nice for What" debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, replacing Drake's own "God's Plan" and making Drake the first artist to have a new number-one debut replace their former number-one debut. - The song stayed at number one for four non-consecutive weeks. - It was also a chart-topper in Drake's native Canada and reached the top ten in several international markets such as Australia, UK, Ireland, and New Zealand.
Recognitions and Awards
"Nice for What" was nominated for Best Rap Performance at the 61st annual Grammy Awards. - The single was named as one of the best songs of 2018 by various publications including Time, Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Pitchfork. - It was also certified 5× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in October 2018.
Reception
The song was met with critical acclaim upon its release. Critics praised its upbeat sound and empowering message. - Particular praise was given to its unique New Orleans bounce influence and the incorporation of Lauryn Hill's sample.
Song’s Impact
The song quickly became a "women’s anthem" for its theme of women's empowerment. - Scholars and critics have discussed its intersectionality, commenting that the song also implicitly addresses issues related to race and class, not just gender.

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