Gettin' Some

Shawnna

About Gettin' Some

"Gettin' Some" (explicitly titled "Gettin' Some Head") is a song by hip-hop artist Shawnna released from her second album Block Music. The original version of "Gettin' Some" appears on Block Music as a hidden track. The song samples Too Short's "Blowjob Betty." The radio edit of the song features rapper Ludacris. The song is a reference to oral sex as the rappers tell in the song's chorus about receiving oral sex from women. The popularity of the song earned Shawnna her first platinum certification as a solo artist by the RIAA on December 14, 2006. The music video included Chicago model Candy Brooks as the "oohs and aahs girl". 


Year:
2006
3:22
110 
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Gettin', Gettin', Gettin', Gettin', Gettin', Gettin', Gettin', Gettin'.

I was gettin some head
Gettin' gettin' gettin' some head
I was gettin some head
Gettin' gettin' gettin' some head
I was gettin some head
Gettin' gettin' gettin' some head
I was wit the kinda girl dat make yo toes curl.

I was gettin some head (DTP hustle)
Gettin gettin some head (DTP hustle)
I was gettin some head (DTP hustle)
Gettin gettin some head (DTP hustle)
I was gettin some head (DTP hustle)
Gettin gettin some head (DTP hustle)
I was wit the kinda girl dat make yo toes curl.

Shawnna: Verse 1
You know u nigga want a bitch like me
Diamond wit the white beader rockin nikes
Niggas in the hood wanna call her wifey
If u got a pretty dolla then i probly might be
U niggas popin collars y yo bitches pop ps
Im gon do this for my riders that get down and pop e
Think u can pop me man u need to stop please
See me flyin throu yo hood in a drop top v
Im in the pop top three
And ma pops got gs
Say the watch got chilly
And the rocks got freeze
And u broads ack silly
Tryna jack my steam
U slipin and im pimpin and yo boy chose me
And now he hollin hey lil mama can u give me a sip
Tryna lick somethin somethin bout as big a yo leg
Dis nigga yawn while he talkin so i knew he was red
And bout six in the mornin he forgot wat he said and i was

I was gettin some head
Gettin' gettin' gettin' some head
I was gettin some head
Gettin' gettin' gettin' some head
I was gettin some head
Gettin' gettin' gettin' some head
I was wit the kinda girl dat make yo toes curl.

Shawnna: Verse 2
U know I keep dat 4 5 woofer in my trunk
And i turn it to the max so u can feel it when it bump
When u go to DTP we give the people what they want
And when i come to hustle man u know we aint no punk
And you catch me in the town we blowin dro and gettin drunk
And when we hit the party man u know we keep it crunk
Yo nigga actin tuff he on the flo and gettin stomped
Dont act like u aint know now tell yo hoe to pass the blunt
You bitches wanna be me cause u know that im the shit
You se me on the tv cause i roll wit ludacris
Dont hate shawnna baby just be mad at who u wit (who u wit)
I keep a couple handles so u know im to legit (to legit)
Just so u understand it so u know im bout that bread (im bout that bread)
And dont you try to play me for no joke about my cash (about my cash)
Before i get the tip i get the heat up out the stash (up out the stash)
I hit em on the lo and shawty this is wat he said (wat he said)

I was gettin some head
Gettin' gettin' gettin' some head
I was gettin some head
Gettin' gettin' gettin' some head
I was gettin some head
Gettin' gettin' gettin' some head
I was wit the kinda girl dat make yo toes curl.

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Shawnna

Rashawnna Guy (born January 3, 1978), better known by her stage name Shawnna is an American rapper. She was the first female artist signed to Def Jam South through Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace Records. She is a former member of the female Chicago rap duo Infamous Syndicate and she is also the daughter of the blues musician Buddy Guy. more »

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Written by: Dwayne Carter, Rashawnna Guy, Bryant Bell, Todd Shaw, Stuart Jordan, Ramon Gooden, Pharrell Williams

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Song's Background
"Gettin 'Some" is a song by Shawnna, an American rapper who gained fame as the first female artist to be signed under Def Jam South.
Chart Performance
It was released in 2006 and is considered one of her best hits, even peaking at number 17 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Remix Version
The song's remix version is probably more popular than the original, featuring artists like Lil Wayne, Pharrell, Ludacris, and Too Short who all contribute verses.
Acclaim
Rolling Stone ranked it number 25 on their 100 Best Songs of the 2000s list.
Sampling
"Gettin 'Some" heavily samples Too Short's 1989 hit Blow the Whistle, which has been sampled in several hip hop songs due to its catchy rhythm and beat.
Criticism
Some critics and audience members have expressed disapproval over the song's explicit lyrics and subject matter.
Music Video
Its music video features cameo appearances from Johnny P, Ludacris, Too Short and Field Mob, all leading rap artists.
Album Inclusion
"Gettin 'Some" is featured in Shawnna's second album ' Block Music', which debuted within the top 15 on the U.S. Billboard 200.
Shawnna's Identity
Shawnna is the daughter of blues musician Buddy Guy, showing a diverse background in music.
Legacy
Despite the controversy, the song has arguably become one of the most enduring symbols of Shawnna's career and has been considered a hip-hop anthem by some.
Parental Advisory
The song contains explicit content prompting the album to get a parental advisory label.

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