Let Me Blow Ya Mind
| Let Me Blow Ya Mind | |
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| Eve feat. Gwen Stefani | |
| publication | May 15, 2001 |
| length | 3:51 |
| Genre (s) | Hip-hop , R&B |
| text |
E. Jeffers , A. Young , M. Elizondo , S. Storch , S. Jordan |
| music | Dr. Dre and Scott Storch |
| Award (s) | Grammy 2002 : Best Rap / Sung Collaboration |
| album | Scorpion |
Let Me Blow Ya Mind ( English for " Let me knock you off your stool ") is a song by the US rapper Eve , in which the chorus is sung by the singer Gwen Stefani . The song is the second single from their second studio album Scorpion and was released on May 15, 2001. It is Eve's most successful song with worldwide top 10 placements and is considered her commercial breakthrough.
content
In terms of content, the song revolves around the success that Eve and Gwen Stefani have achieved with their music. Above all, they are aimed at all those who are envious, who should rather get involved in their songs instead of grudging them with fame.
production
Let Me Blow Ya Mind was created by the American music producer Dr. Dre and Scott Storch produced. In addition to Eve, Dr. Dre and Scott Storch also Mike Elizondo and Stevie J.
Music video
In the music video , Gwen Stefani and Eve are arrested at a party because they are disturbing it. An elderly woman who bears strong resemblances to Leona Helmsley calls the police over both of them. At the end of the video you can see Dr. Dre paying bail to the police to get Eve and Gwen Stefani out of jail. The Ruff Ryders , Jadakiss and Styles P.
single
Cover design
The single cover shows Eve looking at the viewer. On the right in the picture is the silver lettering Eve and at the bottom right there are the white lettering Let Me Blow Ya Mind and featuring Gwen Stefani . The background is pink.
Track list
- Let Me Blow Ya Mind - 3:51
- Who's That Girl? ( Akhenaton Remix) - 3:58
- Gotta Man - 4:24
- Let Me Blow Ya Mind (Video) - 4:14
Chart successes
Let Me Blow Ya Mind entered the German charts at number 12 on September 3, 2001 and reached the highest position three weeks later at number 5. Overall, the song stayed in the top 100 for 14 weeks. The song was even more successful in Switzerland, Belgium and Norway, where it topped the charts.
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Awards
Let Me Blow Ya Mind won the 2002 Grammy Awards for Best Rap / Sung Collaboration , while its music video won the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Female Video . For more than 600,000 units sold, the single was also awarded a platinum record in the United Kingdom in 2020 .
Web links
- Lyrics with interpretations on genius.com
- German translation of the lyrics on songtexte.com
- Music video on YouTube
