I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)
Encyclopedia
"I'm 'n Luv" (censored as "I'm 'n Luv (Wit a Dancer)") is a single
performed by American R&B artist T-Pain
featuring rapper Mike Jones
. Released in late 2005 (though the music video was not released until the week of January 16, 2006), it peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100
chart, making it T-Pain's second top 10 single, and Mike Jones' first. This is T-Pain's third most successful single to date, tying with his other "Bartender
", but Mike Jones
's most successful single to date.
and wants to take a certain girl over to his place to spend the night. A censored
version was made, called "I'm 'n Luv (Wit a Dancer)", to eliminate the sexual references. Some radio stations play the censored version, some the original, but with profanities removed. The original version of the music video
appeared on MTV
but was quickly removed due to strong sexual content. A new music video was made without sexual content.
The song was produced using Apple's GarageBand
music software. The guitar in the song is called Steel String Acoustic, the synth is called Future Synth and the hip-hop bass and drum machine is the Hip Hop Kit.
Apple confirmed that T-Pain uses GarageBand with an article about it.
, Akon
, Pimp C
, Paul Wall
, R. Kelly
, MJG and Too Short titled "I'm 'n Luv (Wit a Stripper) 2 - Tha Remix". A video has also been released for this remix, which is on iTunes.
An additional remix with the various artists includes verses by Busta Rhymes
and Pitbull
. Moreover, in the iTunes' Triple Play single, it includes a reggaeton
remix.
Another remix features Keak da Sneak
titled "I'm 'n Luv wit a Ripper".
The song is parodied by "Weird Al" Yankovic
with "I'm 'n Luv wit the Skipper
" during his Straight Outta Lynwood
Tour.
Chingo Bling
made a parody of the song called "I'm N Luv (Wit your Sister)."
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
performed by American R&B artist T-Pain
T-Pain
Faheem Rasheed Najm , better known by his stage name T-Pain, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor, currently signed to Young Money Entertainment. His debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, was released in 2005. In 2007, T-Pain released his second studio album Epiphany,...
featuring rapper Mike Jones
Mike Jones (rapper)
Michael "Mike" Jones is an American southern rap artist, who initially was affiliated with the record label Swishahouse, then left to be the owner of Ice Age Entertainment....
. Released in late 2005 (though the music video was not released until the week of January 16, 2006), it peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
chart, making it T-Pain's second top 10 single, and Mike Jones' first. This is T-Pain's third most successful single to date, tying with his other "Bartender
Bartender (T-Pain song)
"Bartender" is an R&B/hip-hop song by T-Pain, Co-written by Ali Noordin and the official second single from his second album, Epiphany. The song features Akon...
", but Mike Jones
Mike Jones (rapper)
Michael "Mike" Jones is an American southern rap artist, who initially was affiliated with the record label Swishahouse, then left to be the owner of Ice Age Entertainment....
's most successful single to date.
Details
A controversial song, it centers around a man who goes to a strip clubStrip club
A strip club is an adult entertainment venue in which striptease or other erotic or exotic dance is regularly performed. Strip clubs typically adopt a nightclub or bar style, but can also adopt a theatre or cabaret-style....
and wants to take a certain girl over to his place to spend the night. A censored
Censorship
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version was made, called "I'm 'n Luv (Wit a Dancer)", to eliminate the sexual references. Some radio stations play the censored version, some the original, but with profanities removed. The original version of the music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
appeared on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
but was quickly removed due to strong sexual content. A new music video was made without sexual content.
The song was produced using Apple's GarageBand
GarageBand
GarageBand is a software application for Mac OS X and iOS that allows users to create music or podcasts. It is developed by Apple Inc. as a part of the iLife software package on Mac OS X.-Audio recording:...
music software. The guitar in the song is called Steel String Acoustic, the synth is called Future Synth and the hip-hop bass and drum machine is the Hip Hop Kit.
Apple confirmed that T-Pain uses GarageBand with an article about it.
Charts
Chart (2006) | Peak position |
---|---|
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
5 |
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
10 |
U.S. Billboard Pop 100 Pop 100 The Pop 100 was a songs chart that debuted in February 2005 and was released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States until its discontinuation in 2009... |
12 |
UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
38 |
Official versions
- "I'm 'n Luv (Wit a Stripper)" (Album Version) - 4:25
- "I'm 'n Luv (Wit a Stripper)" (Radio/Video Edit w. Rap) - 4:00
- "I'm 'n Luv (Wit a Stripper)" (No Rap Version) - 3:46
- "I'm 'n Luv (Wit a Stripper)" (Clean Version) - 3:47
- "I'm 'n Luv (Wit a Stripper) 2" (Tha Remix) - 6:03
- "I'm 'n Luv (Wit a Dancer)"
Remixes and parodies
A remix had been made featuring TwistaTwista
Carl Terrell Mitchell , better known by his stage name Twista, is an American rapper. He is known for once holding the title of fastest rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds...
, Akon
Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
, Pimp C
Pimp C
Chad Lamont Butler , better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper, singer, and producer...
, Paul Wall
Paul Wall
Paul Michael Slayton , better known by his stage name Paul Wall, is an American rapper. He is currently affiliated with Swishahouse Records, having released several albums under the label as well as...
, R. Kelly
R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly , better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. A native of Chicago, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play...
, MJG and Too Short titled "I'm 'n Luv (Wit a Stripper) 2 - Tha Remix". A video has also been released for this remix, which is on iTunes.
An additional remix with the various artists includes verses by Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
and Pitbull
Pitbull (rapper)
Armando Christian Pérez , better known by his stage name Pitbull, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer. His first recorded performance was from the Lil Jon album Kings of Crunk in 2002, after which he released his debut album in 2004 titled M.I.A.M.I. under TVT Records...
. Moreover, in the iTunes' Triple Play single, it includes a reggaeton
Reggaeton
Reggaeton is a form of Puerto Rican and Latin American urban and Caribbean music. After its mainstream exposure in 2004, it spread to North American, European and Asian audiences. Reggaeton originated in Puerto Rico but is also has roots from Reggae en Español from Panama and Puerto Rico and...
remix.
Another remix features Keak da Sneak
Keak da Sneak
Charles Toby Bowens , commonly known by his stage name Keak da Sneak, is a rapper from Oakland, California . At the age of 16 he was known as Z-Kush but became known as "Keak da Sneak" at 17, best known for his scratchy, gruff rapping voice and coining the term "hyphy" in 1994.-Career:Keak da Sneak...
titled "I'm 'n Luv wit a Ripper".
The song is parodied by "Weird Al" Yankovic
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic is an American singer-songwriter, music producer, accordionist, actor, comedian, writer, satirist, and parodist. Yankovic is known for his humorous songs that make light of popular culture and that often parody specific songs by contemporary musical acts...
with "I'm 'n Luv wit the Skipper
The Skipper
The Skipper is the title and nickname of Jonas Grumby, a fictional character from the 1960s situation comedy Gilligan's Island. Played by Alan Hale, Jr., the Skipper was the owner and captain of the S. S...
" during his Straight Outta Lynwood
Straight Outta Lynwood
Straight Outta Lynwood is the 12th studio album by "Weird Al" Yankovic. It was released on September 26, 2006 in the U.S. by Volcano, on September 30, 2006 in Australia, on October 3 in Canada, on October 6, 2006 in New Zealand, November 13, 2006 in the United Kingdom, and November 24, 2006 in...
Tour.
Chingo Bling
Chingo Bling
Pedro Herrera III in Houston, Texas of Mexican parents, better known by his stage name Chingo Bling, is a well known underground rapper and producer....
made a parody of the song called "I'm N Luv (Wit your Sister)."