My Favorite Girl
Dave Hollister
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I'd like to dedicate this right here To my favorite girl I know I haven't been the most perfect man ever But I love you God knows I do Oh yeah Why, why What's wrong with your shady ass Your waking me up early in the mornin' still yawning Don't you know a nigga half sleep So why the hell you keep on paging me I told you once before I'm goin' say it once again don't you call no mo' My girl is lying next to me Do you think this is a game Why you testing me You keep on stressing me Can't keep calling me All night long just constantly Interrupting can't you see I'm with my favorite girl What's that shit you on Talkin' 'bout my baby's Mom She's here laying in my arms She is my favorite girl I saw you around my way Riding by my crib just the other day The order of protection was restraining me I couldn't take the chance of someone naming me You tryna' frame me Leave me alone Callin' me and hanging up cause wifey is home How did you get my number in the first place Cause it ain't even listed under my name You call me And your telling me That you wantin' me And you needin' me Cause you lonely And you can't see How I could be with another B I T C H And that she could never be my wifey Why can't you see it wasn't meant for you to be with me (Your so damn crazy girl) Your crazy girl to think that I would ever leave my baby My lady The only one Who was there for me Who cared for me My destiny Who knows the things that's best for me But you can't see It's ecstasy Will always mean the world to me
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15 facts about this song
Release date"My Favorite Girl" by Dave Hollister was released as a single in December 1999.
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AlbumThe song featured in Hollister's second studio album, "Chicago '85... The Movie".
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Song DurationThe track has a runtime of 4 minutes and 50 seconds.
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Songwriting CreditsHollister didn't write the song himself - the writers were Deborah Killings, Michael Kane, Dave Hollister, Dre & Vidal, and Eric Williams.
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Genre"My Favorite Girl" falls under the R&B genre.
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Motown RecordsThe track was released under the Motown Records, a record label primarily known for its significant influence on the style of soul music.
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Grammy NominationsDespite its success, "My Favorite Girl" was not nominated for any Grammy Awards.
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InfluencesHollister cites Teddy Pendergrass, Donny Hathaway, and Al Green as some of the musicians who had great influence on his music style, which can be felt in "My Favorite Girl".
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Critical AcclaimAlthough it didn't win any awards, the song received positive critical acclaim for its soulful tune and relatable lyrics.
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Platinum StatusDave Hollister's album "Chicago '85... The Movie", which featured "My Favorite Girl", was certified Platinum by the RIAA in 2000.
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ProductionThe track was produced by Andre Harris and Vidal Davis, a renowned production duo commonly known as Dre & Vidal.
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Music VideoThe music video of "My Favorite Girl" directed by Earle Sebastian, offers a nostalgic walk through the streets of Chicago, paying homage to the city's culture.
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Background VocalsBackground vocals in the track were done by Deborah Killings and Andre Roberson.
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Later WorksAfter "My Favorite Girl", Hollister made more music under the genres of Gospel and Christian music, incorporating elements of R&B into them.
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