"Bandz a Make Her Dance" is a song by American rapper Juicy J featuring fellow American rappers Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz. Produced by Mike WiLL Made It and co-produced by J-Bo, It was released on September 11, 2012, as the lead single from the former's third studio album Stay Trippy (2013).[1]
Background
Juicy J included an audio sample of himself in the song, from his prior work with Three 6 Mafia on the song "Mafia Niggaz".[2] The song was originally included on the bonus track version of Juicy J's mixtape Blue Dream & Lean. It only features himself on the song.[3] The official remix was released on November 13, 2012, with guest appearances by French Montana, Wiz Khalifa, B.o.B and LoLa Monroe.[4]
Music video
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drum line.[14] The school district attempted to stop sales of the music video, asking Sony Music Entertainment and Kemosabe Records to halt the distribution.[15] The music video's producer, Mahad Dar, sued Juicy J. in 2014 in United States District Court for the Central District of California; in his lawsuit he stated he was not paid under a "work for hire" agreement for his work on the production.[16]
Release
"Bandz A Make Her Dance" was released in May 2012 by Juicy J.
Nielsen SoundScan.[17] The track debuted at number 26 on the list of Streaming Songs by Billboard on January 26, 2013.[18]
Reception
"Bandz a Make Her Dance" received a positive reception from
Make it Rain".[23] Paryss A. Sherman cited the song in her work Primitivism and the Black form, as evidence of how hip hop culture objectifies black women.[24]
(in Italian), retrieved 23 October 2020, Very popular on social media and in the adult industry, she also appeared in the film Bloodlust Zombies and in the video clip "Bandz a Make Her Dance" by Juicy J.
^ abcdefghHorowitz, Steven J. (29 September 2012), "Juicy's game: rapper Juicy J branches out from Three 6 Mafia to explore his solo side", Billboard, vol. 124, no. 34 LLC
^Gruger, William (30 March 2013), "Juicy J's 'Show' starts", Billboard, vol. 125, no. 12 LLC
^ abMenze, Jill (13 October 2012), "Juicy J featuring Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz: Bandz A Make Her Dance", Billboard, vol. 124, no. 36 LLC