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About Hey Mama
"Hey Mama" is a song recorded by French DJ and record producer David Guetta featuring vocals by Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj and American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha, and co-produced by Dutch DJ and producer Afrojack. The song was released on 16 March 2015, as the fourth single from Guetta's sixth studio album, Listen (2014). It was produced by Guetta, Afrojack, and Giorgio Tuinfort, who also wrote the song with Rexha, Minaj, Ester Dean, and Sean Douglas. American ethnomusicologist Alan Lomax is also credited as a writer, as the track samples his song "Rosie". The song peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, and peaked within the top 10 in numerous countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Lebanon, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. more »
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Struggling with Hey Mama? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!
Be my woman, girl, I'mmaBe your manBe my woman, girl, I'llBe your manYes I be your womanYes I be your babyYes I be whatever that you tell me when you readyYes I be your girl, forever your ladyYou ain't never gotta worry, I'm down for you babyBest believe that when you need thatI'll provide that you will always have itI'll be on deck keep it in checkWhen you need that I'mma let you have itYou beatin' drum like dum di di deyI love the dirty rhythm you playI wanna hear you calling my nameLike hey mama mama hey mama mama (Hey)Banging the drum like dum di di deyI know you want it in the worst wayI wanna hear you calling my nameLike hey mama mama hey mama mama (Hey)Be my woman, girl, I'mmaBe your manBe my woman, girl, I'llBe your manYes I do the cookingYes I do the cleaningYes I keep the nana real sweet for your eatingYes you be the boss yes I be respectingWhatever that you tell me 'cause it's game you be spittingBest believe that when you need thatI'll provide that you will always have itI'll be on deck keep it in checkWhen you need that I'mma let you have itYou beatin' my drum like dum di di deyI love the dirty rhythm you playI wanna hear you calling my nameLike hey mama mama hey mama mama (Hey)Banging the drum like dum di di deyI know you want it in the worst wayI wanna hear you calling my nameLike hey mama mama hey mama mama (Hey)Be my woman, girl, I'mmaBe your manBe my woman, girl, I'llBe your manWhole crew got the juiceYour dick game the truthMy screams is the proofThem other dudes get the deuceI might speed in the coupeLeaving this interviewIt ain't nothin' new, I been f*ckin' with youNone of them bitches ain't taking you,Just tell them to make a U (Make a U)Huh, that how it be, I come first like debuts, huhSo baby when you need that, give me that wordI'm no good, I'll be bad for my babySo I make sure that he's getting his shareSo I make sure that his baby take careSo I make sure mama, toes on my kneesKeep him, please, rub him down, be a lady and a freakYou beatin' my drum like dum di di deyI love the dirty rhythm you playI wanna hear you calling my nameLike hey mama mama hey mama mama (Hey)Banging the drum like dum di di deyI know you want it in the worst wayI wanna hear you calling my nameLike hey mama mama mama hey mama mama (Hey)Be my woman, girl, I'mmaBe your manBe my woman, girl, I'llBe your man
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David Guetta
David Guetta (French pronunciation: [daˌvid ɡɛˈta]; born 7 November 1967), is a French house music producer and disc jockey (DJ). Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster (2004) and Pop Life (2007). His 2009 album One Love included the hit singles "When Love Takes Over" (featuring Kelly Rowland), "Gettin' Over You" (featuring Chris Willis, Fergie & LMFAO) and "Sexy Chick" (featuring Akon), the last becoming a top five hit in the United States and all three reaching #1 in the United Kingdom, as well as another internationally known single called "Memories" featuring Kid Cudi which became a top five hit in many co… more »
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Written by: David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Ester Dean, Sean Douglas, Bebe Rexha, Nick Van De Wall, John Lomax, Alan Lomax, Onika Tanya Maraj
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Artist Background"Hey Mama" is a song by French DJ and record producer David Guetta, who is internationally popular for his house music productions. He has won several awards including a Grammy. |
CollaborationsThe song features vocals from Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj and American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha. It also includes elements from a song by Afrojack, contributing towards the composition of "Hey Mama". |
Release Date"Hey Mama" was released on the 16th of March 2015 as the fourth single from Guetta's sixth studio album, Listen. |
Genre and StyleThe song brims with electro and progressive house sounds, infused with trap and reggae influences, which makes it dynamic and diverse in genres. |
Song ThemeThe song is about a female proclaiming her loyalty and support to her love interest, repeating the statement "yes I'll be your woman" throughout the song. |
Chart Performance"Hey Mama" was a commercial success and reached number one on the UK Dance Chart and number one on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart in the US. It also peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Guetta's third top 10 hit of his album Listen. |
Music VideoThe music video, released on 19th May 2015, incorporates post-apocalyptic visuals and showcases Guetta leading a party in a desert setting. It features cameo appearances by Minaj and Rexha. |
RecognitionThe song received Platinum and multi-Platinum certifications in many countries, including triple Platinum in the United States from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). |
Billboard Music Awards"Hey Mama" was nominated for Top Dance/Electronic Song at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards. |
ControversyThe song was met with criticism for its lyrics, speculated to propagate misogyny and sexism, which was notably highlighted in a Vice article by staff writer Kat George. However, both Guetta and Minaj refuted the claims. |
Live PerformancesDavid Guetta, Nicki Minaj, and Bebe Rexha performed the song live at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, and it became one of the most iconic performances of the night. |
Soundtrack InclusionThe song was used in Hollywood films like "Pitch Perfect 2" and the trailer of "The Angry Birds Movie". |
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