Get Involved

Raphael Saadiq

About Get Involved

"Get Involved" is a song by Raphael Saadiq and Q-Tip, released on March 23, 1999, from the soundtrack The PJs: Music from & Inspired by the Hit Television Series. Produced by the duo, the song contains elements of "I'll Always Love My Mama" by The Intruders.


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Ummah, Ummah, Ummah

S-A double-D-I-Q
Yo, he want to get involved with you
Mr. S-A double-D-I-Q
Yo, he want to get involved with you
Mr. S-A double-D-I-Q
Yo, he want to get involved with you
Mr. S-A double-D-I-Q
Yo he want to get involved

[Raphael Saadiq]
Met this girl walking in the ghetto
(Uh huh, uh huh)
Looking good but looking down
(What's you say, come on by)
Said she needed inspiration
(What'd you say)
I said, 'Get yo shit cause we're goin uptown'
(Uptown baby, uptown, say what)
I could tell she was feelin better
(Yeah, yeah come on, yeah)
When she got inside the car
(When she got inside the car)
She was a dark-skinned girl with pretty cornrows
(uh uh)
She was doin her best to try to hide her scars
(Say come on now, what you say now)

I don't really care
 
About that there, just get involved
Boy you, makin' me feel, uh oh so real
Just get involved

Every time i take you around friends
(Come on, every time I take you around friends)
I catch them looking at you love
(Lookin' at you love, lookin' at you love like that)
You know it never ever bothered me
Because i know that i'm the one you're thinking of

I don't really care

Word up, word up, word up yo
Raphael just stopped in his tracks
Get involved and make it into the pack
You know the way that you present your thing
We in the belly so we might as well cling
The way you shine shorty you da shit
The princess in the pauper pit
We may be poor but we rich in soul
Just get involved and get in control
Just get involved and get in control
You know the way we do it, yo we roll

Oh, oh, oh, oh

S-A double-D-I-Q
Yo, he want to get involved with you
Mr. S-A double-D-I-Q
Yo, he want to get involved with you
Mr. S-A double-D-I-Q
Yo, he want to get involved with you
Mr. S-A double-D-I-Q
Yo he want to get involved

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Raphael Saadiq

Raphael Saadiq ( /səˈdiːk/) (born Charles Ray Wiggins; May 14, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist, and record producer. Saadiq has been a standard bearer for "old school" R&B since his early days as a member of the multiplatinum group Tony! Toni! Toné! He also produced songs of such artists as TLC, Joss Stone, D'Angelo, Mary J. Blige, and John Legend. more »

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Written by: FAREED KAMAAL, GENE MCFADDEN, JOHN WHITEHEAD, KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF, RAPHAEL SAADIQ

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Get Involved" is a single released by the American recording artist Raphael Saadiq and DJ/Producer Q-Tip.
Collaboration
Raphael Saadiq created the song in collaboration with Q-Tip, who is a member of the iconic hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest.
Release Date
The song was released in 1999 primarily in Europe and, eventually, was featured in Saadiq's 2001 compilation album, "Instant Vintage."
Special Feature
The song includes vocals from famed R&B songstress, Dawn Robinson of En Vogue.
Popularity
"Get Involved" reached number 21 on the UK Singles Chart and remained on the chart for six weeks.
Song Composition
The upbeat track, known for its enticing Motown style, was distinguished by Saadiq's smooth R&B vocals and Q-Tip's rhythmic rap verses.
Music Video
The music video for "Get Involved" was directed by prolific music video director Hype Williams, who is known for his work with artists like Beyoncé, Kanye West, and Drake.
Genre Classification
"Get Involved" is generally classified under the genre of neo-soul and alternative hip hop.
Lyrics Message
The lyrics of "Get Involved" encourage listeners to dance and enjoy the music, serving as a theme of positivity and engaging with the rhythm and beat.
Production
Both Saadiq and Q-Tip are credited as producers of the track, showcasing Saadiq's growing skillset not only as a singer and songwriter but also as a producer.
Influence
The track 'Get Involved' has arguably paved the way for Saadiq's future projects, helping him cultivate his fusion of contemporary R&B, classic soul, and hip-hop that he is well-known for.

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