U Don't Know Me
Basement Jaxx, Lisa Kekaula
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You think you know me Know what I do But all you think about is what it all means to you I got so much, so much to give All you gotta do is be ready, ready to live You think you know a lot about my kinda woman, But you don't no nothing bout me You don't know me You don't know me You don't know anything about me You don't know me You don't know me You don't know anything about me Saw two women Both the same size Think your living a nice little life Don't think I'm ready To do what I can Because you're the one that ain't the real man You think you know a lot about my kinda woman, But you don't no nothing bout me You don't know me You don't know me You don't know anything about me You don't know me You don't know me You don't know anything about me You don't know You don't know You don't know You don't know You don't know You don't know You don't get it You don't even understand Your nothing I know Your my gigolo You look nice in your clothes But you're nothing You're nothing I know You're my gigolo You look nice in your clothes But your nothing but sketchy sketchy You don't know me You don't know me You don't know anything about me You don't know me You don't know me You don't know anything about me You think you know a lot about my kinda woman, But you don't know nothing bout me Hahahahahaha
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Written by: FELIX MAJOR BUXTON, LISA LEILANI KEKAULA, SIMON RATCLIFFE
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24 facts about this song
Song CreationThe song "U Don't Know Me" by Basement Jaxx was released in 2005, as part of their third album, "The Singles."
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Artists InvolvedThe song was co-written by Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe, the duo that makes up Basement Jaxx. The song also features vocals by British singer/songwriter Lisa Kekaula.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number 26 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Basement Jaxx's most popular songs.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by acclaimed director Mat Kirkby and was voted as one of 'The Best Music Videos of 2005' by Channel 4.
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AccoladesIn 2006, "U Don't Know Me" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording, indicating the song's success and reception in the music industry.
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Genre"U Don't Know Me" is mainly classified under the genre of electronic dance music, incorporating elements of UK garage and house music.
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Global AppealAlthough originating from the UK, the track gained significant airplay and popularity in Australia, several European countries, and the United States, demonstrating the global appeal of Basement Jaxx's music.
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Album ReviewThe album "The Singles" that featured "U Don't Know Me" was a critical and commercial success, earning a Platinum certification in the UK.
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InfluenceOver the years, "U Don't Know Me" has been credited for its influence on the emerging electronic dance music scene of the mid-2000s, contributing to the popularity and development of the genre.
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Live PerformancesThe duo, alongside Lisa Kekaula, has performed the song at various music events, festivals, and award ceremonies. One notable performance was at the UK's highly acclaimed Glastonbury Festival.
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RemixesThe song has been remixed several times by well-known DJs and music producers, including Thomas Gold, Solid Groove, and Switch.
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Streaming Platform SuccessDespite being released in the early 2000s, "U Don't Know Me" continues to garner streams on major music platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, attesting to its timeless appeal.
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Release Date"U Don't Know Me" was released on August 22, 2005.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved significant chart success in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number four in the UK Singles Chart.
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Artist OriginBasement Jaxx is a British electronic music duo composed of Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is a combination of electronic dance and house music.
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Album Inclusion"U Don't Know Me" is included in the album "The Singles," which was also released in 2005.
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CollaborationThe song features vocals from the British singer-songwriter Lisa Kekaula.
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Musical StyleKnown for its catchy hook and throbbing beat, "U Don't Know Me" typifies Basement Jaxx's distinctive blend of house music and diverse sampling.
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RecognitionSpin magazine labelled the song as a "Sophisticated Delight."
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Mat Kirkby and features various people miming to the song's lyrics on the streets, in clubs, and in parks.
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High RotationDue to it's chart success, "U Don't Know Me" obtained high rotation in clubs and music television channels like MTV.
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Critical AcclaimThe track frequently receives recognition as one of Basement Jaxx's most defining and best-loved tracks.
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Remix VersionsThe song has been remixed by various artists, demonstrating its lasting popularity and influence in the electronic music scene.
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