Mo Bamba
Sheck Wes
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16yrold Bitch Daytrip took it to ten I got hoes calling a young nigga phone Where's Ali with the motherfucking dope? (bitch, bitch) I be ballin' like a mo'fuckin' pro (like a, huh, like a, huh) I be ballin' like my nigga Mo (Bamba, bitch) Sheck Wes, I ain't a mo'fuckin' joke (haha, hahahahaha) Steph Wes stay with the fuckin' pole (pa, pa, pa-pa) You f*ck around and get poled (you get poled, bitch) 'Cause I got hoes (so many fucking hoes) Callin' a young nigga phone (Ring-ring, ring, ring-ring, ring, ring-ring) Where's Ali with the (bitch with the) mo'fuckin' dope? (huh) I be ballin' like a mo'fuckin' pro (like a mo'fuckin' pro) I be ballin' like my nigga Mo (Bamba, Bamba) Sheck Wes got so many flows (I do it all) Call me Drake how a nigga controlla Oh! F*ck! Shit! Bitch! Young Sheck Wes and I'm getting really rich (ching-ching) See how I caught it 'cause I'm really with the shits (bang-bang) See me in the streets and I be really with a (cling, cling), with a Bad bitch (bitch), niggas straight rocking (rock) Niggas straight see me, when they see me, they be coppin' (what?) I'm the best drug dealer, nigga, come and cop it (got it) Young Sheck Wes, I'm like the fuckin' Green Goblin I got hoes (ho) Calling a young nigga phone, phone (bitch) Where's Ali with the motherfucking dope? (With the motherfucking dope) Dope (with the motherfucking dope) With the motherfucking dope (bitch) With the dope (getting rich), with my bros (bitch, shit) I fucked your ho (shit) And she ain't even let you know (she fucked up) Damn, this nigga nice, f*ck is you talking about? ('Cause I got) bitch (hoes) And my nigga One-Six, my nigga Ali, the Daytrip nigga, f*ck is niggas talking about? (I got hoes, shit Young Sheck Wes, I do it on the go)
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Written by: David Biral, Denzel Michael-Akil Baptiste, Jerry Cruz, Khamidou Fall
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12 facts about this song
Artist Background"Mo Bamba" is a song written and performed by Sheck Wes who was born with the real name Khadimou Rassoul Cheikh Fall in Harlem, New York.
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Song InspirationThe song "Mo Bamba" was actually inspired by a real person - professional basketball player Mohamed Bamba. He and Sheck Wes were childhood friends, growing up together in Harlem.
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Releasing Date"Mo Bamba" was initially released as a single on SoundCloud in June 2017, before being officially released on platforms like iTunes and Spotify.
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Popularity SurgeDespite its initial release in 2017, "Mo Bamba" didn't gain widespread popularity until 2018. The song went viral in the summer of 2018, almost a year after its release.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at the number 6 position on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 2019.
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Economic ImpactThe song played a significant role in increasing Sheck Wes's stardom and economic status; the success of "Mo Bamba" earned him a joint record deal with G.O.O.D Music and Cactus Jack Records.
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Unique Recording Approach"Mo Bamba" was supposedly recorded in one take, capturing the raw energy from Sheck Wes that contributed to the song’s appeal.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has become popular in sports arenas, particularly basketball games due to its connection to the NBA player Mohamed Bamba.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Mo Bamba", shot in a black-and-white cinematic style, has amassed hundreds of millions of views on YouTube.
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Legacy"Mo Bamba" holds a special place in the genre of hip-hop for its unrefined, infectious energy and catchy, repetitive lyrics. It is often cited as a paramount example of music going viral in the digital age.
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Platinum CertificationAs of 2019, "Mo Bamba" had been certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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CriticismDespite its popularity, the song has been subject to criticism for its repetitive lyrics and use of explicit language.
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