Somethin' 4 Da Honeyz
Montell Jordan
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Oh yeah, coming right back at cha, With a different type of swing You know, you better ask somebody Baby, this is for you, and you, and definitely you I'm the type of guy who takes time to just kick back I turn around my baseball cap I have a 40 sitting on my lap Slamming the ivories until I sees A female worth my while I'm scoping it, checking a smile And I know that I can get it And I'll hit it if she's with it I get the 5 to the 6-7 digits Call her up on my cellular And all the shit that I'll say to her The fun will begin when I hit the skizins So if a girlie is lonesome I think that she knows where to go when she wants some 'Cause Monty ain't here for nothing but I gotta let all Somethin' 4 da Honeyz, Somethin' 4 da Honeyz Somethin' 4 da Honeyz, Somethin' 4 da Honeyz Summertime, no funner time for me to kick in with you To find some things I want to get into I call up my crew I tell them bring a brew And some Hennessey for the beach party So call up your girlfriends And you know there always tends to be an ugly one But bring her, too Fat or skinny she likes to shoop With Montell and the SL Coup While the beat is bumpin' from South Central to Compton A little somethin' somethin' Could very well be the next Aaron Neville Sounding like nobody 'cause I'm on another level And ya fellas can't take it with a shovel But it ain't for you Somethin' 4 da Honeyz, Somethin' 4 da Honeyz Somethin' 4 da Honeyz, Somethin' 4 da Honeyz This is somethin' for the honeyz When you're rolling Summertime, oh so fine It feels all right Summertime tonight, something for you honey The "M" "O" the "N" "T" the "E" double "L" "L" And yes I'm guaranteeing that I won't be felon Some people call me Monty, some call me Monty Swinger Sometimes I bust around but I'm an R&B singer And I'm a go on and flow on And you tell two friends and she'll tell two And so on and so on Another number 1 hit so get your roll on Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Somethin' 4 da Honeyz, Somethin' 4 da Honeyz Somethin' 4 da Honeyz, Somethin' 4 da Honeyz
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Written by: ALTON DAMERON TAYLOR, CLAYDES SMITH, DENNIS RONALD THOMAS, GEORGE MELVIN BROWN, RICHARD ALLEN WESTFIELD, ROBERT BELL
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Writer"Somethin' 4 Da Honeyz" is a song written by Montell Jordan himself which showcases his talent as a musician, not just as a singer.
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Album DebutThis song is a single from Montell Jordan's debut studio album, "This Is How We Do It," released in 1995.
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Music GenreThe song belongs to the R&B and New Jack Swing genres, which were hugely popular during the 1990s.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, showing its popularity at the time.
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Music VideoThe song's music video features Jordan singing in various urban settings and features several women, playing on the song's title (Honeyz refers to attractive women).
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Artist CollaborationThe album "This Is How We Do It," which features "Somethin' 4 da Honeyz," includes a collaboration with rapper Redman. He, however, did not collaborate on "Somethin' 4 da Honeyz" specifically.
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Song ThemeThe song is essentially a tribute to all the beautiful women around the world, hence the term 'Honeyz' in the song title.
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Music ProductionThe song was produced by Def Jam Records, a label known for producing some of the biggest hits in Hip Hop and R&B music.
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Album SuccessThe album "This Is How We Do It," featuring "Somethin' 4 da Honeyz," was certified platinum by the RIAA, signaling its significant commercial success.
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Sampling"Somethin' 4 da Honeyz" includes a sample from "Ain’t No Half Steppin’" by Heatwave, showcasing the creative integration of existing music into new compositions.
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Montell Jordan's CareerWhile Montell Jordan transitioned into ministry and stopped making mainstream music in the 2010s, "Somethin' 4 da Honeyz" and other hits from his debut album remain popular and are often played on R&B and Hip Hop stations.
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Cultural Impact"Somethin' 4 da Honeyz" has been described as an anthem for the sweet-talking, smooth-operating 'players' of the mid-90s, reflecting aspects of urban youth culture of that period.
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