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Lapdance
N.E.R.D, Vita, Lee Harvey
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- Album
- In Search Of...
- Released
- 2002
- Genres
- Length
- 3:30
- Tempo
- 102 BPM
- Label
- Virgin Records
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About this song
"Lapdance" opens N.E.R.D's debut album In Search Of... and is a fierce rap rock track. It features a hook performed by Vita and verses from Pharrell and Lee Harvey. It is arguably the group's most popular song and has been used in various trailers, games and movies.
What it's about
Although it can seem like a sexual song about strippers, the song is political. Pharrell compares a stripper's promises of free lapdances to the lies of politicians and the government, arguing that corruption and lies lead to violence.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 4 other songs, like “Tecmo Flow by Curren$y”.
- Covered 2 times, including “Lapdance by pulses. (Ft. With Sails Ahead)”.
- Written by Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo and Malice.
- Produced by The Neptunes.
- Recorded at MasterSound Recording Studios (Virginia Beach.