Miami
Will Smith
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Uh, uh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, uh Miami, uh, uh South Beach, bringin the heat, uh Haha, can y'all feel that Can y'all feel that Jig it out, uh Here I am in the place where I come let go Miami the bass and the sunset low Everyday like a mardi gras, everybody party all day No work all play, okay So we sip a little something, lay to rest the spill Me an Charlie at the bar runnin' up a high bill Nothin' less than ill, when we dress to kill Every time the ladies pass, they be like "hi Will" Can y'all feel me, all ages and races Real sweet faces Every different nation, Spanish, Hatian, Indian, Jamaican Black, White, Cuban, and Asian I only came for two days of playing But every time I come I always wind up stayin' This the type of town I could spend a few days in Miami the city that keeps the roof blazin' Party in the city where the heat is on All night, on the beach till the break of dawn "Welcome to Miami" "Bienvenidos a Miami" Bouncin' in the club where the heat is on All night, on the beach till the break of dawn I'm goin to Miami "Welcome to Miami" Yo I heard the rainstorms ain't nothin' to mess with But I can't feel a drip on the strip, it's a trip Ladies half-dressed, fully equipped And they be screamin out, "Will we loved your last hit" So I'm thinkin' I'mma scoot me somethin' hot In this salsa-merengue melting pot Hottest club in the city, and it's right on the beach Temperature get to ya, it's about to reach Five-hundred degrees In the Carribean seas With the hot mamis screaming "¡Ay papi!" Every time I come to town, they be spottin' me In the drop Bentley, ain't no stoppin' me So, cash in your dough And flow to this fashion show Pound for pound anywhere you go Yo, ain't no city in the world like this An if you ask how I know I gots ta plead the fifth "Miami" Party in the city where the heat is on All night, on the beach till the break of dawn "Welcome to Miami" "Bienvenidos a Miami" Bouncin' in the club where the heat is on All night, on the beach till the break of dawn I'm goin to Miami "Welcome to Miami" Don't get me wrong, Chi-town got it goin' on And New York is the city that we know don't sleep And we all know that L.A. and Philly stay jiggy But on the sneak, Miami bringin' heat for real Y'all don't understand I never seen so many Dominican women with cinnimon tans Mira, this is the plan Take a walk on the beach, draw a heart in the sand Gimmie your hand Damn, you look sexy Let's go to my yacht, in the West Keys Ride my jetskis, loungin' in the palm trees 'Cause you gotta have cheese for the summerhouse piece on South Beach Water so clear, you can see to the bottom Hundred-thousand dollar cars, e'ybody got em Ain't no surprise in the club to see Sly, Stallone Miami, my second home "Miami" Party in the city where the heat is on All night, on the beach till the break of dawn "Welcome to Miami" "Bienvenidos a Miami" Bouncin' in the club where the heat is on All night, on the beach till the break of dawn I'm goin' to Miami "Welcome to Miami" Party in the city where the heat is on All night, on the beach till the break of dawn "Welcome to Miami" "Bienvenidos a Miami" Bouncin' in the club where the heat is on All night, on the beach till the break of dawn I'm goin' to Miami "Welcome to Miami" Party in the city where the heat is on
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Written by: Samuel Barnes, Will Smith, Ryan Toby, Stephen Shockley, William Shelby, Leon F. Sylvers
Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Miami" by Will Smith is primarily classified under the genre of hip hop and pop-rap.
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Release DateThe song "Miami" was released in November 1998 as a part of Smith's debut solo album, "Big Willie Style."
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song topped at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song ThemeThe song is a tribute to the city of Miami, Florida, emphasizing its vibrant nightlife, diverse culture and beautiful beaches.
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Music VideoThe video for "Miami" was shot in the city of Miami and featured significant landmarks including Ocean Drive and The Cardozo Hotel.
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Album Performance"Miami" was one of the hits from Smith's album "Big Willie Style" which sold over 10 million copies worldwide, helping to establish Will Smith's solo music career post his actor stint.
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CollaborationThe song features an interpolated chorus from The Whispers' tune "And the Beat Goes On."
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AwardsThe music video for “Miami” won an MTV VMA Award for Best Male Video in 1999.
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Popular Culture"Miami" has often been played at sports events in the city, underlining the track’s cultural impact.
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Critical ReceptionSeveral music journals and reviewers have listed "Miami" as one of the defining songs of 1990s pop culture.
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Live PerformancesWill Smith performed "Miami" at the ninth season finale of the television show American Idol.
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SamplingThe song heavily samples "And the Beat Goes On" by The Whispers and "Can You Feel It" by The Jacksons.
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Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart"Miami" made it to number 1 on this chart here, signifying its popularity in the club scene at the time.
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