Hey Mama
Nicki Minaj, Afrojack, Bebe Rexha, David Guetta
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Be my woman, girl, I'mma Be your man Be my woman, girl, I'll Be your man Yes I be your woman Yes I be your baby Yes I be whatever that you tell me when you ready Yes I be your girl, forever your lady You ain't never gotta worry, I'm down for you baby Best believe that when you need that I'll provide that you will always have it I'll be on deck keep it in check When you need that I'mma let you have it You beatin' drum like dum di di dey I love the dirty rhythm you play I wanna hear you calling my name Like hey mama mama hey mama mama (Hey) Banging the drum like dum di di dey I know you want it in the worst way I wanna hear you calling my name Like hey mama mama hey mama mama (Hey) Be my woman, girl, I'mma Be your man Be my woman, girl, I'll Be your man Yes I do the cooking Yes I do the cleaning Yes I keep the nana real sweet for your eating Yes you be the boss yes I be respecting Whatever that you tell me 'cause it's game you be spitting Best believe that when you need that I'll provide that you will always have it I'll be on deck keep it in check When you need that I'mma let you have it You beatin' my drum like dum di di dey I love the dirty rhythm you play I wanna hear you calling my name Like hey mama mama hey mama mama (Hey) Banging the drum like dum di di dey I know you want it in the worst way I wanna hear you calling my name Like hey mama mama hey mama mama (Hey) Be my woman, girl, I'mma Be your man Be my woman, girl, I'll Be your man Whole crew got the juice Your dick game the truth My screams is the proof Them other dudes get the deuce I might speed in the coupe Leaving this interview It ain't nothin' new, I been fuckin' with you None 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, huh So baby when you need that, give me that word I'm no good, I'll be bad for my baby So I make sure that he's getting his share So I make sure that his baby take care So I make sure mama, toes on my knees Keep him, please, rub him down, be a lady and a freak You beatin' my drum like dum di di dey I love the dirty rhythm you play I wanna hear you calling my name Like hey mama mama hey mama mama (Hey) Banging the drum like dum di di dey I know you want it in the worst way I wanna hear you calling my name Like hey mama mama mama hey mama mama (Hey) Be my woman, girl, I'mma Be your man Be my woman, girl, I'll Be your man
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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.
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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".
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Release Date"Hey Mama" was released on the 16th of March 2015 as the fourth single from Guetta's sixth studio album, Listen.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Billboard Music Awards"Hey Mama" was nominated for Top Dance/Electronic Song at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards.
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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.
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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.
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Soundtrack InclusionThe song was used in Hollywood films like "Pitch Perfect 2" and the trailer of "The Angry Birds Movie".
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