I Wanna Love You

Snoop Dogg, Akon

About I Wanna Love You

"I Wanna Love You" is a song written and recorded by Akon featuring Snoop Dogg. It was released in September 2006 as the second single from his second studio album, Konvicted. It is also featured on Snoop Dogg's eighth album, Tha Blue Carpet Treatment. This song was Akon's first #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 and was also Snoop's second #1 on the same chart. It also reached a peak of #3 on the UK Singles Chart. The track originally had Akon as a featured artist and was performed by Plies, then an up-and-coming rapper from Fort Myers, Florida, but his verse was replaced by Snoop's and his name has been left out from the writers' credits. This song was #88 on MTV Asia's list of Top 100 Hits of 2007. The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008. In the edited version of the song, the word "fuck" is replaced with "love", and a line in the chorus ("I see you winding and grinding, up on that pole") is rewritten as "up on the floor". "Pussy" and "nigga" are played backwards, and "dick" and "titties" are blanked out. However, despite the self-censorship, a Parental Advisory sticker was still printed on the cover. 


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2006
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Konvict, Konvict Muzik
And you know we upfront

I see you winding and grinding up on that floor
I know you see me lookin' at you when you already know
I wanna love you, you already know
I wanna love you, you already know, girl

Money in the air that's mo' fair, grab you by your coat tail
Take you to the motel, wholesale
Don't tell, won't tell, baby say I don't talk dog
But she told on me, oh well

Take a picture with me, what the flick gon' do?
Baby stick to me and I'ma stick on you
If you pick me then I'ma pick on you
D-O-double-G and I'm here to put this **** on you

I'm stuck on ***** and yours is right
Rip ride on those floors and those doors is tight
And I'ma get me a shot 'for the end of the night
'Cause ***** is ***** and baby you're ***** for life

I see you winding and grinding up on that floor
I know you see me lookin' at you when you already know
I wanna love you, you already know
I wanna love you, you already know, girl

Shorty I can see you ain't lonely
Handful of niggas and they all got G's
So you lookin' at me now what it's gonna be
Just another a tease far as I can see

Trying to get you up out this club
If it means spendin' a couple dubs
Throwin' about 30 stacks in the back make it rain like that
'Cause I'm far from a scrub

And you know my pedigree
Ex-deala used to move 'phetamines
Girl I spend money like it don't mean nothing
And besides I got a thing for you

I see you winding and grinding up on that floor
I know you see me lookin' at you when you already know
I wanna love you, you already know
I wanna love you, you already know, girl

Mobbin' through the club in the low pressin'
I'm sittin' in the back in the smoker section
Birds eye, I got a clear view
You can't see me but I can see you

It's cool we jet, the mood is set, your ***** is so wet
You're rubbin' your back and touchin' your neck
Your body is movin', you're humpin' and jumpin', your ****** is bouncin'
You're smilin' and grinning and lookin' at me

Girl and while you lookin' at me, I'm ready to hit the catty
Right up on the patio, move the patty to the catty
Baby you got a fatty, the type I like to marry
Wanting to just give you everything and that's kinda scary

'Cause I'm lovin' the way you shake your ass
Bouncin' got me tippin' my glass
Normally don't get caught up too fast
But I got a thing for you

I see you winding and grinding up on that floor
I know you see me lookin' at you when you already know
I wanna love you, you already know
I wanna love you, you already know

I see you winding and grinding up on that floor
I know you see me lookin' at you when you already know
I wanna love you, you already know
I wanna love you, you already know, girl

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Snoop Dogg

Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971) is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor, well known by his alter-egos Snoop Doggy Dogg, Snoop Dogg and Snoop Lion. Snoop Lion has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre. He collaborated on Dre's solo debut The Chronic, and on the theme song to the film Deep Cover. Snoop's debut album Doggystyle, was released in 1993 under Death Row Records, debuting at No.1 on both the Billboard 200 and R&B charts. Selling almost a million copies in the first week of its release, Doggystyle became certified 4× platinum in 1994 and spawned several hit singles, including "What's My Name" and "Gin & Juice". In 1994, Snoop rele… more »

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Written by: Aliaune Thiam, Calvin Broadus

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13 facts about this song

Release Date
"I Wanna Love You" was released on September 14, 2006.
Album
The song is from Akon's second studio album, "Konvicted," which was released on November 14, 2006.
Chart Performance
"I Wanna Love You" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two consecutive weeks, making it Snoop Dogg's very first number one single.
Certification
As of June 2010, "I Wanna Love You" has been certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA, making it both Akon and Snoop Dogg's second single to achieve this level of certification.
Song Composition
The song is a hip-hop and rap genre track written by Akon, Snoop Dogg, and frequent collaborator, Aliaune "Akon" Thiam.
Censored Version
Due to its explicit content, a clean version of the song was created, titled "I Wanna Love You," replacing the original title, which was "I Wanna F*** You."
Music Video
The music video for "I Wanna Love You" was released on October 17, 2006, and includes cameos from rappers Lil' Kim and 50 Cent.
International Success
Aside from topping the charts in the US, the song also peaked at number three in the UK and hit the Top 5 in several other countries, including Australia and New Zealand.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of the song revolve around the theme of partying in clubs and the performers' attraction to women.
Award
In 2007, the song was nominated for "Ringtone of the Year" at the American Music Awards.
Featured Artists
Not only did Snoop Dogg lend his voice for this track, but Akon also collaborated with artists like Plies and Snoop Dogg for the remix of "I Wanna Love You."
Other Performances
Akon and Snoop Dogg performed the song live at the 2006 American Music Awards.
Controversy
Despite its popularity, the song was criticized for its explicit content and objectification of women in its lyrics and music video.

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