Silly Ho

TLC

About Silly Ho

"Silly Ho" is a song recorded by American girl group TLC for their third studio album FanMail (1999). The song was written and produced by TLC's long-time collaborator Dallas Austin under his artificial intelligence alter ego pseudonym named Cyptron. Instead of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes's vocals being on the song due to a busy schedule, Vic-E, the then temporary voice-based fourth member for the group's FanMail era, makes an appearance on the rap verse and ad-libs. It was sent to radio as a promotional single prior to the release of FanMail and managed to reach number twenty-one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song also peaked at number fifty-nine on the Hot 100. It received mixed reviews from music critics, whom complimented the track itself but criticizing its misleading feminism lyrics. It was also featured on several compilation albums. 


Year:
1999
4:15
149 
#1

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I ain't never been no silly ho
Waiting for your call
Like the other girls want u
I ain't never been the one to mess
Wit' someone else's mess
That's not a thang for me to do 
I ain't never been the chicken head
To wake up in your head
After every club or two
I ain't gonna be the one in mini skirts
Always wanna flirt
Wit' every playa on the team

So if you really wanna find
Someone to get some behind
I ain't the one for you
And if you really wanna know
Boy you need a silly ho
To do whatever you wanna do

I ain't never been no silly bitch
Waiting to get rich
From a nigga bank account
I have always had my own things
Bought  my own rings
Not gonna let you catch me out
You should take a lesson from me
I ain't the one to be 
Depending on someone else
I can run a scam before he can
I'm betta than a man
I always keep my game on deck

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TLC

TLC is an American musical trio whose repertoire spanned R&B, hip hop, soul, funk, and new jack swing. Originally consisting of singer Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, rapper Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and singer Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, the group found success in the 1990s while also enduring a series of spats with the law, each other, and the group's record label. more »

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9 facts about this song

Song Fact
"Silly Ho" was released as the first promotional single from TLC's third studio album, "FanMail".
Album Fact
The song was part of the "FanMail" album which was a major success, selling over 14 million copies worldwide.
Artistic Composition
The track was written by Dallas Austin and Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins.
Chart Performance
Although the song was not officially released as a commercial single in the United States, it found a modest success on the Billboard charts. It reached No. 59 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. silly ho on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in 1999.
Theme
"Silly Ho" is about a woman who refuses to be dependent on a man, maintaining her own independence and dignity.
Unofficial Video
There was no official music video produced for this song but a live performance video of the song was filmed.
Reception
Despite not being a commercially released single, the song received favorable reviews for being a standout female empowerment anthem.
Influence
The song's themes of female empowerment and independence went on to influence other artists and songs in the pop and R&B genres.
Remix
The song was remixed by Jason Nevins, among others, and was included in some international releases of the "FanMail" album.

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    Top Hot 100 Songs 1999

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