Tracks commonly consist of an 808 bassdrum, hi-hat, bass, snapping, a main groove and a vocal track. Hit snap songs include "Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It" by Dem Franchize Boys, "Laffy Taffy" by D4L, "It's Goin' Down" by Yung Joc and "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" by Soulja Boy Tell 'Em.
The relationship of snap with crunk music is a rather complicated issue. While it's been said that Lil Jon, the principal crunk architect, wasn't involved into the formation of snap music, crunk is called the "predecessor of snap", and it's been said, that snap was created by "crunk practitioners". Hip hop DX magazine described snap music as a "laid back version of its forbearer, crunk music".
It is suggested that snap music has appeared around 2000 in a crime-infested neighborhood of Bankhead, Atlanta, Georgia. Bankhead was a place where the difference between poor and rich was striking, and, as it has been described, "a lighter sound" of snap was born "in the midst of all the aggression". Very soon after creation, snap music took on the another type of music of Atlanta - crunk. In 2003, Dem Franchize Boys, who had already produced some snap hits for local clubs by the time, got signed to Universal Music Group. It is been said, that due to weak promotion and the decision of Universal music to put out the debut album of Dem Franchize Boys and Nelly's - "Sweat and Suit" the same day were reasons why their first album wasn't a success. The same year, 2005, they got an attention of Jermaine Dupri, who remixed their single "I Think They Like Me" and signed them to So So Def. The remix of "I Think They Like Me" topped Hot Rap/R&B songs chart and spotted №15 on Billboard Hot 100 charts. Jermaine Dupri was later described as the key figure of bringing snap music into mainstream.
Another Atlanta four, D4L, were performing at Atlanta's Vision Nightclub and Lounge alongside with 8Ball, Keyshia Cole and Slim Thug at the time. In 2005, they have produced "Laffy Taffy" hit, which occupied the number one position in Billboard Hot 100 charts. Their debut album, "Down For Life", was certified gold by RIAA. D4L and Dem Franchize Boys started a rivalry over who started snap. As Fabo of D4L mentioned, no one respected Dem Franchize Boys in Atlanta and that they were called "label prostitutes" there. However, New York Times stated that lyric-oriented producers like T.I and Young Jeezy get way more respect in Atlanta, than acts like D4L, where snap music is seen as light club music as opposed to "heavy street" music of ones like Young Jeezy.
As this rivalry continued, the resident DJ of Atlanta's Pool Palace DJ T-Roc has claimed that K-Rab was making snap long before Dem Franchize Boys and D4L. There are other facts telling that K-Rab could be the original creator of snap - he has produced "Laffy Taffy" and his voice can be heard on the early snap hits, like "Do The Pool Palace" and "Bubble Gum".
On January 12, 2006, New York Times placed a review on "Laffy Taffy". While analysing the song structure, the author of review concluded, that the song is silly and has a playful chant in it. The review also touched the broader topic of snap music with a conclusion, that it's hardly possible that major record label catches on this sound, as they, in the opinion of the author, needed something "more serious" than snap. It was also noted that snap does very well with digital download system, as "cheap" snap and cheap cost of digital tracks (99 cents for "Laffy Taffy") fit well.
There was another hit with popping sound in the place of snare drum, that has reached the number-three position on Billboard Hot 100 in 2006, Yung Joc's "It's Goin' Down". The Billboard magazine claimed that popping sounds of "It's Going Down", however, weren't fingersnapping.
In 2006, Vibe magazine has also mentioned the subgenre of snap, snap&B in connection to Cherish - Unappreciated release. Vibe stated a concern whether snap&B can take on crunk&B, which was too popular at the time. Vibe also pointed to one characteristic trait of snap&B, saying that, unlike slow jams, which may feature snapping, a track should be "pop" as well to be called "snap&B".
2007 was the year of the highest snap popularity.[citation needed]. Producer T-Pain has entered Billboard Hot 100 charts with his snap&B hit, "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')".[citation needed] The latter one spotted number-one on Billboard Hot 100 and became number-68 in Rolling Stone's Best Songs of 2007 list.. This track has also won Vibe Award as "The Song of the Year".
Crank That
Soulja Boy Lyrics
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Soulja Boy Tell 'Em
Ayy, I got this new dance for y'all called, "The Soulja Boy" (yuuu)
Just gotta punch, then crank back three times from left to right
Ah, yuuu
Soulja Boy off in this, oh
Watch me crank it, watch me roll
Watch me crank that Soulja Boy
Then super man that, oh
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch
Soulja Boy off in this (oh)
Watch me crank it, watch me roll
Watch me crank that Soulja Boy
Then super man that (oh)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch
Soulja Boy up in this, oh
Watch me lean then watch me rock
Superman that, oh
Yeah, watch me crank that Robocop
Super fresh, now watch me jock
Jocking on them haters, man
When I do that Soulja Boy
I lean to the left then crank that thang, now (yuu)
I'm jocking on yo' (I'm jocking on yo')
And if we get to fightin'
Then I'm cockin' on your (then I'm cockin' on your)
You catch me at your local party
Yes, I crank it everyday
Haters gettin' mad 'cause
I got me some Bathin' Ape (yuuu)
Soulja Boy off in this, oh
Watch me crank it, watch me roll
Watch me crank that Soulja Boy
Then super man that, oh
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch
Soulja Boy off in this (oh)
Watch me crank it, watch me roll
Watch me crank that Soulja Boy
Then super man that (oh)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch
I'm bouncin' on my toes
Watch me supersoak that oh
I'ma pass it to Arab and he gon' crank it up fo' sho'
Haters wanna be me, Soulja Boy, I'm the man
They be lookin' at my neck, sayin' it's the rubberband
Man (man), watch me do it (watch me do it)
Dance (dance), let's get to it (let's get to it)
Nope, you can't do it like me, though
So don't do it like me, fo'
I see you tryna do it like me, man that dance was ugly (yuuu)
Soulja Boy off in this, oh
Watch me crank it, watch me roll
Watch me crank that Soulja Boy
Then super man that, oh
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch
Soulja Boy off in this (oh)
Watch me crank it, watch me roll
Watch me crank that Soulja Boy
Then super man that (oh)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch
I'm too fresh, off in that oh
Watch me crank it, watch me roll
Watch me crank that Roosevelt then super soak that oh (yuu)
Supersoak that, oh
Supersoak that, oh
Supersoak that, oh
Supersoak that, oh
I'm too fresh, now watch me do it
Watch me shuffle, watch me, yuuu
Watch me crank that Soulja Boy
Now Superman, yuuu (do it)
Superman, do it
Superman, do it
Ah, yuuu
Soulja Boy off in this, oh
Watch me crank it, watch me roll
Watch me crank that Soulja Boy
Then super man that, oh
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch
Soulja Boy off in this (oh)
Watch me crank it, watch me roll
Watch me crank that Soulja Boy
Then super man that (oh)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch me, yuuu (crank that Soulja Boy)
Now watch
Yuuu
Ah, yuuu
The song "Crank That" by Soulja Boy is a high-energy hip-hop track that quickly rose to popularity due to its infectious beat and catchy lyrics. The lyrics talk about the dance move created by Soulja Boy called "The Soulja Boy." The dance requires the dancer to alternate between punching and cranking back three times from left to right. The lyrics are rhythmically structured to fit the dance.
Through the verses, Soulja Boy describes his dance moves while challenging other dancers to try to do it like him. He boasts about being the man and having fresh moves that no one can copy. He calls out his haters and claims to be better than them, flaunting his Bathing Ape apparel.
The song's catchy melody and lyrics made it a viral hit in 2007. It topped the Hot 100 chart for several weeks and spawned numerous spin-offs and parodies. "Crank That" not only made Soulja Boy a household name but also paved the way for other YouTube sensations.
Line by Line Meaning
Yuuu
Adlib sound effect
Soulja Boy Tell 'Em
Introduction by the artist Soulja Boy
Ayy, I got this new dance for y'all called, "The Soulja Boy" (yuuu)
Introducing the dance he created called “The Soulja Boy”
Just gotta punch, then crank back three times from left to right
Explaining the steps of “The Soulja Boy” dance
Ahh, yuuu
Adlib sound effect
Soulja Boy off in this, oh
Announcing his presence and readiness to perform “The Soulja Boy” dance
Watch me crank it, watch me roll
Inviting the audience to watch and enjoy the performance of the dance
Watch me crank dat Soulja Boy
Performing the primary step of “The Soulja Boy” dance
Then super man dat, oh
Performing the additional move after “Crank dat Soulja Boy”
Now watch me, yuuu (crank dat Soulja Boy)
Inviting the audience to watch and follow along on how to do the dance
Now watch
Reiterating the invitation to watch and learn from the performance
Soulja Boy off in this (oh)
Reasserting his presence and closeness to the audience
Then super man dat (oh)
Doing the additional move once more to emphasize its significance
Soulja Boy up in this, oh
Emphasizing again his presence with the repetition of previous line
Watch me lean then watch me rock
Performing additional steps of the dance
Superman dat, oh
Showing the additional move again
Yeah, watch me crank that Robocop
Demonstrating a variation of “The Soulja Boy” dance instead of the original
Super fresh, now watch me jock
Showing off his style and fresh looks before doing another variation of “The Soulja Boy” dance
Jocking on them haters, man
Taunting and showing off while also addressing haters
When I do that Soulja Boy
Explaining how he does “The Soulja Boy” dance with such precision and skill
I lean to the left then crank that thang, now (yuu)
Explaining the physical details of the dance one more time while also making adlib sound effect
I'm jocking on yo' (I'm jocking on yo')
Repeating the taunting line to his haters
And if we get to fightin'
Addressing any potential physical altercation with those who won’t stop talking or challenging him
Then I'm cockin' on yo' (then I'm cockin' on yo')
Being ready to fight back if attacked
You catch me at yo' local party
Being available for entertainment and performance at any local party
Yes, I crank it everyday
Admitting the dedication and passion he has for “The Soulja Boy” dance
Haters gettin' mad 'cause
Acknowledging that there are still people who criticize him and his work
I got me some Bathin' Ape (yuuu)
Celebrating his success and wealth with a brand name drop. Making an adlib sound effect
I'm bouncin' on my toes
Explaining being energetic and ready to perform at all times
Watch me supersoak that oh
Performing another move variation of “The Soulja Boy” dance
I'ma pass it to Arab and he gon' crank it up fo' sho'
Passing the dance and its torch to another performer to maintain and evolve
Haters wanna be me, Soulja Boy, I'm the man
Boasting of his undeniable talent and impact on the music industry
They be lookin' at my neck, sayin' it's the rubberband
Claiming his necklace is unique and invoking the brand named “Rubberband jewelry”
Man (man), watch me do it (watch me do it)
Repeating the invitation to the audience to watch him perform the dance
Dance (dance), let's get to it (let's get to it)
Encouraging the audience to dance along once they’ve mastered the moves
Nope, you can't do it like me, though
Asserting that no one can do “The Soulja Boy” dance like he can
So don't do it like me, fo'
Advising others not to copy but rather try to create their own signature dance moves
I see you tryna do it like me, man that dance was ugly (yuuu)
Calling out those who copy his moves but fail to execute them properly and making an adlib sound effect
I'm too fresh, off in that oh
Describing his coolness and swag while performing “The Soulja Boy” dance
Watch me crank that Roosevelt then super soak that oh (yuu)
Performing another variation of the dance which incorporates name dropping and changing up moves, making an adlib sound effect.
Supersoak that oh
Performing the move as mentioned previously
I'm too fresh, now watch me do it
Asserting his freshness and style as performance continues
Watch me shuffle, watch me yuuu
Performing additional steps and moves with another adlib sound effect
Watch me crank that Soulja Boy
Repeating the signature move of the dance
Now Superman, yuuu (do it)
Inviting the audience to join and do the Superman move along with him. Making an adlib sound effect
Superman, do it
Repeating and emphasizing the invitation to do the Superman move
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DeAndre Way
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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