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About '03 Bonnie & Clyde
"'03 Bonnie & Clyde" is a song recorded by American rapper Jay-Z featuring his then-girlfriend, American singer Beyoncé. It was composed by Shawn Carter, Kanye West, Prince Nelson, Tupac Shakur, Darryl Harper, Ricky Rouse and Tyrone Wrice for Jay-Z's seventh studio album The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse (2002). The song was released as the album's lead single on October 10, 2002. A R&B song, "03' Bonnie & Clyde" sampled its beat from American rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 song "Me and My Girlfriend", paraphrasing its chorus, and was inspired by the crime film Bonnie and Clyde. The instrumentation is based on programmed drums, bass instruments, and a flamenco guitar. "03' Bonnie & Clyde" was generally received with favorable reviews by music critics, who complimented the combination of Jay-Z's and Beyoncé's musical styles, their collaboration and the song's production. The single reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Jay-Z's second top ten single and Beyoncé's first as a solo artist. It charted at number two in the United Kingdom and peaked in the top twenty in other European territories. "03' Bonnie & Clyde" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).more »
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Look for me, Young, BCruisin' down the west-side, highwayDoing what we like to do, our wayEyes behind shades, this necklace the reasonAll of my dates been blind datesBut today I got my thoroughest girl wit' meI'm mashin' the gas, she's grabbin' the wheel; it's true to the heartShe rides with me--the new Bobby and WhitneyOnly time we don't speak is during "Sex and the City"She gets Carrie fever, but soon as the show is overShe's right back to being my soldier'Cause mami's a rider and I'm a rollerPut us together--how they gon' stop both us?Whatever she lacks, I'm right over her shoulderWhen I'm off track, mami is keepin' me focusedSo let's lock this down like it's supposed to beThe '03 Bonnie and Clyde, Hov' and B[Chorus]All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriendDown to ride till the very end it's me and my boyfriendAll I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriendDown to ride till the very end it's me and my boyfriendThe problem is you dudes treat the one that you lovin'With the same respect that you treat the one that you humpin'Dat ain't 'bout nothinIf ever you mad about somethin', it won't be that, oh no, it won't be thatI don't be at places where we comfy atWith no be-atch; oh no, you won't see thatAnd, no, I ain't perfect; nobody walkin' this earth's surface isBut, girlfriend, work with the kidI keep you workin' at Hermes, Birkin' bagManolo Blahnik, Timbs, aviator lens600 drops, Mercedes BenzThe only time you wear Burberry to swimAnd I don't have to worry--only worry is himShe'd do anything necessary for himAnd I'd do anything necessary for herSo don't let the necessary occur, yup[Chorus](Talk to 'em, B)If I was your girlfriendI'll be there for you if somebody hurts youEven if the somebody was me(Break it down for 'em, B)Sometimes I trip on how happy we could beAnd so I put this on my lifeNobody or nothing will ever come between usAnd I promise I'll give my lifeMy love and my trust if you was my boyfriendPut this on my lifeThe air that I breathe in, all that I believe inI promise I'll give my lifeMy love and my trust if you was my boyfriend[Chorus]
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Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America. In 2012, Forbes estimated Carter's net worth at nearly $500 million. He has sold approximately 50 million albums worldwide, while receiving fourteen Grammy Awards for his musical work, and numerous additional nominations. He is consistently ranked as one of the greatest rappers of all-time. He was ranked #1 by MTV in their list of The Greatest MCs of All-Time in 2006. Two of his albums, Reasonable Doubt (1996) and The Blueprint (2001) are considered landmarks in the genre with both of them being ranked in Rolling S… more »
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Written by: Tyrone Wrice, Prince Nelson, Tupac Shakur, Shawn Carter, Darryl Harper, Ricky Rouse, Kanye West
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP
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10 facts about this song
Artist Recognition"'03 Bonnie & Clyde" marks the first official collaboration between global superstars Beyoncé and Jay-Z. |
InspirationThe song was heavily inspired by Tupac Shakur's song "Me and My Girlfriend," borrowing the theme of a ride-or-die relationship. |
Song Credit ControversyJay-Z was criticized for not crediting Tupac for using his song as the foundation for "'03 Bonnie & Clyde". |
Chart SuccessDespite debates about its origins, the song was a commercial success, reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. |
Album InclusionThe song was included in Jay-Z's album "The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse," which was also well-received by fans and critics alike. |
Music VideoThe glamorous accompanying music video was directed by Chris Robinson, and it depicts Jay-Z and Beyoncé as modern-day versions of the notorious criminal couple Bonnie and Clyde. |
Landmark CollaborationThis song marked the start of a long-term professional collaboration between Beyoncé and Jay-Z, who later married and became a power couple in the music industry. |
Critical Evaluation'03 Bonnie & Clyde' was lauded for the chemistry between the performers, but critics weighed against the originality of the concept, citing heavy borrowing from Tupac's original piece. |
Grammy NominationThe tune was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 2004 Grammy Awards. |
Cultural ImpactFollowing its release, references to Bonnie and Clyde as symbols of strong and unbreakable relationships became common in pop culture, partly because of this song. |
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