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Wikipedia article"'Xxplosive'" is a song by Dr. Dre from his album '2001'. It features Kurupt, Hittman, and Six-Two on the verses and Nate Dogg singing the chorus. The track is based upon the song "Bumpy's Lament" by Soul Mann & the Brothers. The original title was "The Way I Be Pimpin"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaK4JfHawVs The Way I Be Pimpin on YouTube] which featured Royce da 5'9" on the chorus and Dre rapping the verses. ChartsAlong with a lot of songs from the '2001' album, the song charted on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs due to radio play after the album was released. It reached No. 51. CertificationsSamplesThe track is based upon the song "Bumpy's Lament" by Soul Mann & the Brothers, which was originally written and recorded by Isaac Hayes for his groundbreaking 'Shaft' soundtrack to the 1971 movie of the same name. The song has been sampled by Erykah Badu for a remix of her song Bag Lady, Solange Knowles for her cover of "Stillness Is The Move" by the Dirty Projectors, as well as by Lil Wayne for his song "Dope Niggaz", featuring Snoop Dogg, from his acclaimed album 'Tha Carter V'. ReferencesCategory:1999 songs Category:Dr. Dre songs Category:Nate Dogg songs Category:Gangsta rap songs Category:Songs written by Nate Dogg Category:Songs written by Kurupt Category:Songs written by Dr. Dre Category:G-funk songs | |
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