His debut album, Finally Famous, was released in June 2011 and featured guest appearances from hip hop superstars Kanye West, Chris Brown, Pharrell Williams, The-Dream, Wiz Khalifa, and Lupe Fiasco.
He was raised by his mother and grandparents who worked steadfastly to instill in him the principles of hard work and determination. Sean attended the Detroit Waldorf School, a school of art, from Kindergarten to 8th Grade where he was in 102.7FM, a local radio station in Detroit where he displayed his rhyming skills weekly. There, he met Kanye West after a radio interview in 2005 and got a chance to display his talent by freestyling for Mr. West, giving him a copy of his music and sending numerous tracks for him to critique. After months of submitting songs and numerous meetings, Sean finally got a call from Kanye West himself saying that he wanted to sign him. Two years later, West signed Big Sean to GOOD Music. Sean has cited West, Eminem, The Notorious B.I.G., and J Dilla as his influences.
On September 30, 2007, Big Sean released his first official mixtape Finally Famous: The Mixtape. His hit single, "Get'cha Some", produced by WrighTrax, attained media attention and led to articles in The Source and the Detroit Metro Times. He also recorded a music video for "Get'cha Some", which was directed by Hype Williams. Sean released a second mixtape hosted by Mick Boogie on April 16, 2009, called UKNOWBIGSEAN. It featured the songs "Million Dollars", "Get'cha Some" and "Supa Dupa". This mixtape includes 30 tracks. Sean released a third mixtape hosted by Don Cannon on August 31, 2010, called Finally Famous Vol. 3: BIG, which features include major artists like Bun B, Chip tha Ripper, Curren$y, Tyga, Drake, Mike Posner, Chuck Inglish, Asher Roth, Dom Kennedy, and Chiddy Bang. The mixtape includes 20 tracks.
Finally Famous, Sean's debut studio album, was released June 28, 2011, and spawned three hit singles; "My Last", "Marvin & Chardonnay" and "Dance (Ass)". The album featured guest appearances from Lupe Fiasco, John Legend, Pharrell, Kanye West, Roscoe Dash, Wiz Khalifa, Chiddy Bang, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Pusha T, and included production from No I.D., The Legendary Traxster, Andrew "Pop" Wansel, Xaphoon Jones and The Neptunes. When the songs "O.T.T.R." and "Flowers" were leaked in July 2011, speculation began of a new mixtape. Sean confirmed in an interview on June 28, 2011, that a collaborative mixtape between him and "two other guys in hip-hop that are just killing it right now" will be released "in a couple of weeks". Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y were the suspected featured rappers on the mixtape. However, Wiz Khalifa later confirmed that there would be no mixtape, claiming that the songs were created, "just for fun".
In September 2011, Big Sean confirmed in an interview with the Daily Tribune that he'll be working on his second album during the I Am Finally Famous Tour and plans to release the album sometime in 2012. On October 19, 2011, Kanye West announced on his Twitter plans for a Spring 2012 GOOD Music album release. On April 6, 2012, "Mercy", the lead single from the GOOD Music compilation album, Cruel Summer, was released. The song, produced by newly signed in-house producer Lifted, features Big Sean along with Kanye West, Pusha T, and southern rapper 2 Chainz. Big Sean then announced his fourth mixtape would be titled "Detroit" and would serve as a lead-in to his second studio album. He then began promoting the mixtape, releasing short versions of the songs on his YouTube page. On September 5, 2012, Big Sean released the mixtape Detroit which features guest appearances from fellow rappers J. Cole, Juicy J, King Chip, French Montana, Royce da 5'9", Kendrick Lamar, and Tyga.
Big Sean pushed back the release date of his second studio album Hall of Fame which was eventually released on August 27, 2013. The album has skits to give it a "classic feel", and includes features from multiple artists, including Lil Wayne, Miguel, and Nas. The album's production was primarily handled by No I.D., and Key Wane along with additional production from Hit-Boy, Da Internz, Mike Dean, Travis Scott, Xaphoon Jones, and Young Chop among others. Big Sean also stated in an interview that he was in the studio with fellow Detroit native Eminem. Sean went on to say they made a "Detroit classic" but he is unsure if it will be on Hall of Fame because of "timing issues". Hall of Fame spawned five singles, "Guap", "Switch Up" featuring Common, "Beware" featuring Jhené Aiko and Lil Wayne, "Fire", and "Ashley" featuring Miguel.
A month prior to the release of Hall of Fame, Big Sean told Complex that he had already begun work on his third album due to the inspiration from his new relationship. On September 12, 2014, Big Sean announced that he had signed a management deal with Roc Nation. Later that same day he released four new songs titled, "I Don't Fuck with You", "Paradise", "4th Quarter" and "Jit/Juke". Producers for these songs include, Mike Will Made It, DJ Mustard, Kanye West, DJ Dahi, Nate Fox, Da Internz, L&F, and Key Wane. "I Don't Fuck with You" was released to iTunes on September 19, 2014. In an interview with Sway Calloway, Sean confirmed that Lil Wayne will be featured on the album.
In May 2012, Big Sean founded a nonprofit organization called the “Sean Anderson Foundation,” with the aim of helping underserved children and families in Detroit. Alongside direct donations to local institutions, primarily educational institutions, the foundation has created fundraising programs and partnered with other organizations. In 2016, the foundation launched #HealFlintKids to raise money for the Community Foundation of Greater Flint amid the Flint water crisis - the program raised $100,000.
In 2015, the foundation launched Mogul Prep, which partnered high school students with music industry professionals. During the same year, the foundation donated a recording studio for students at Big Sean's alma mater, Cass Technical High School. Beginning in 2018, the foundation has hosted an annual weekend festival, called D.O.N. Weekend, with free events and performances for Detroit residents and usually by Detroit artists. In December 2018, Big Sean in partnership with Ally Financial, Thurgood Marshall College Fund & the Sean Anderson Foundation, created an annual scholarship competition for HBCU students called “Moguls in the Making.”
On March 25, 2016, Big Sean released a track to celebrate his 28th birthday, "Get My Shit Together". Two days later he announced a self-titled album with Jhené Aiko, Twenty88, scheduled to be released on April 1, 2016, exclusively on Tidal. The album was released on April 5, 2016, on Apple Music and Spotify. A week after the exclusive release of Twenty88 on Tidal, Big Sean and Aiko released a 15-minute short film called Out of Love, which is composed of several recordings from the album. Around the same month, upon the wake of the Flint water crisis, Big Sean tweeted to the city's official Twitter account, asking if he could do anything to help, and later on donated $10,000.
On October 31, 2016, Big Sean released "Bounce Back" as the lead single from his fourth studio album, I Decided, which was released on February 3, 2017. "Moves" was released as an instant-great on December 16, 2016. Sean consulted the advice of Jay Z and Rick Rubin while working on the album. Big Sean achieved his second number-one album on the Billboard 200 chart, as I Decided debuted at the top. It earned 151,000 equivalent album units in the week of February 9, according to Nielsen Music. 65,000 of the amount was in pure album sales. As of April 18, 2017, I Decided was certified gold.
Two months after the release of I Decided, Big Sean was offered the official Key to the City of Detroit for his contribution to his own Sean Anderson foundation.
On November 3, 2017, Sean and Metro Boomin released the single "Pull Up N Wreck", featuring 21 Savage. A month later, it was announced that Sean and Metro were to release a collaborative album titled Double or Nothing. The album was released on December 8, 2017, and included features from Travis Scott, 2 Chainz, 21 Savage, Kash Doll, Young Thug, and Swae Lee, and included the single "Pull Up N Wreck".
On July 24, 2019, Big Sean released his first solo single since 2017 titled "Overtime", produced by Hit-Boy, Key Wane, and the Tucker Brothers. In an interview with Beats 1 Radio, Sean said he was "returning to his roots" with the single ahead of his forthcoming album. On July 26, he released the song "Single Again", which includes background vocals from Jhené Aiko and Ty Dolla Sign. On August 26, he released the single "Bezerk" featuring ASAP Ferg, performing it at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.
On March 25 (Big Sean's 32nd birthday), he announced that his new record would be titled Detroit 2. On August 25, he released the album's lead single, "Deep Reverence", featuring late rapper Nipsey Hussle. Detroit 2 was released on September 4, 2020, and features collaborations with Eminem, Jhené Aiko, and Lil Wayne. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking his third number-one album.
On September 17, 2020, Big Sean revealed in a Reddit AMA that another Twenty88 album is "in the works". A track attributed to the project appeared on Detroit 2. He has also announced that he plans on launching his own record label. On October 29, 2021, Big Sean announced on Twitter that after 14 years, he has stepped away from Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label, saying "That's a forever brotherhood, but business-wise, I had to start getting a bigger cut! I worked my way out that deal." West also claimed during a November 2021 Drink Champs podcast that signing Sean was the 'worst decision' of his entire career.
Starting in 2020, Big Sean has appeared in the Showtime series 'Twenties' in a recurring role as Trsitan, an anti-social media character who learns the value of online connection. In October 2021, Big Sean, in collaboration with rapper and producer Hit-Boy released an EP entitled What You Expect.
In February 2022, Big Sean and singer Queen Naija released a single entitled "Hate Our Love". The song will appear on Naija's upcoming album. In that same month, Big Sean confirmed the Twenty88 album and revealed that the album would include a collaboration with his then-girlfriend, Jhené Aiko. In September 2022, Big Sean re-released Detroit to streaming platforms, in honor of its 10th anniversary.
In 2019, the foundation partnered with Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan, donating a second $100,000 recording studio to the club during that year's D.O.N. Weekend. Since 2012, the foundation has participated in the annual All-Star Giveback on Thanksgiving, where it distributes turkeys, trimming, and canned goods to Detroit residents.
In May 2021, Big Sean, via his Sean Anderson Foundation, released a video series on wellness and mental health. The series was released during Mental Health Awareness Month and featured a conversation between Big Sean and his mother, educator Myra Anderson, about the intersection between wellness and mental health, including topics like meditation, sleep, and emotional freedom techniques.
Dance Remix
Big Sean Lyrics
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Ass ass ass ass ass
Ass ass ass ass ass
Ass ass ass ass ass
Stop'..now make that motherf*cker hammer time like'
[Verse 1 - Big Sean]
Wobble-dy wobble-dy wa wobble wobble
I got girlies half naked that shit look like the grotto
How your waist anorexic and then your a$$ is colossal
Drop that ass make it boomerang
Take my belt off b*tch I'm Pootie Tang
Tippy tow tippy tay you gonna get a tip today
F*ck that you gonna get some d*ck today
I walk in with my crew and I'm breaking they necks
I'm looking all good I'm making her wet
They pay me respect they pay me in checks
And if she look good she pay me in sex
Bounce that ass (ass) it's the roundest
You the best you deserve a crown b*tch
Right on that,
[Hook]
Ass ass ass ass ass
Ass ass ass ass ass
Ass ass ass ass ass
Stop'..now make that motherf*cker hammer time like'
Go stupid, go stupid, go stupid
[Verse 2 - Nicki Minaj]
Wobbledy wobble, wo-wo-wobble, wobbin'
Ass so fat, all these bitches' p-ssies is throbbin'
Bad bitches, I'm your leader, Phantom by the meter
Somebody point me to the best ass-eater
Tell 'im 'P-ssy clean!' I tell them 'P-ssy squeaky!'
Niggas give me brain 'cause all of them niggas geeky
If he got a mandingo, then I buy him a dashiki
And bust this p-ssy open in the islands of Waikikiiiiii'
Kiss my ass and my anus, 'cause it's finally famous
And it's finally soft, yeah, it's finally solved!
I don't know, man, guess them ass shots were off!
Bitches ain't poppin', Google, my ass
Only time you on the net is when you Google my ass
Y-y-you f-ckin' little whores, fu-f-ckin' up my decors
Couldn't get Michael Kors if you was f-ckin' Michael Kors
B-B-Big Sean, b-boy, how big is you?
Gimme all yo' money and gimme all yo' residuals
Then slap it on my ass, ass, ass'
[Hook]
[Big Sean]
Woah, white girls, black girls, tall girls, fat girls
shake that ass shake that ass, shake that ass
Shake that ass, shake that Ass, shake that ass
go, go
Short girls, small girls, skinny girls, all girls
shake that ass shake that ass, shake that ass
Shake that ass, shake that Ass, shake that ass
And I want all of that,
[Hook]
Go Stupid!
Ass ass ass
Big Sean's song "Dance Remix" featuring Nicki Minaj is a party anthem with a focus on the female posterior. The hook is primarily composed of the repetition of the word 'ass' and commands to dance before making that 'hammer time.' Big Sean's first verse includes lines about making money and being surrounded by half-naked girls while Nicki Minaj's verse focuses on the size and fame of her own behind, with a hint of taking shots at other women's appearances. Throughout the song, the language revolves around sexuality and the female body, with references to boomerangs and bouncing, along with more explicit mentions of sex acts.
While it is clear that the lyrics to this song are focused on having a good time and enjoying bodies, the use of women's bodies as the primary focus of the song can be problematic. In particular, the emphasis on the size of women's behinds can perpetuate a culture that values women's appearances over their intelligence or other positive qualities. It is important to remember that women's bodies are not objects and that respecting all people, regardless of their body type, is critical.
Line by Line Meaning
Wobble-dy wobble-dy wa wobble wobble
I'm moving my body left and right in a shaky way, like a jelly.
I'm st-stacking my paper my wallet look like a bible
I'm collecting a lot of money and now my wallet became thick like a book.
I got girlies half naked that shit look like the grotto
I have many girls who are only wearing a little clothes, and it resembles a place like the Grotto (a holy cave in Italy).
How your waist anorexic and then your a$$ is colossal
I'm wondering how your waist is skinny and slender while your buttocks are immensely huge and prominent.
Drop that ass make it boomerang
Let your butt cheeks pop up and down in a way that it looks like a returning boomerang.
Take my belt off b*tch I'm Pootie Tang
I'm the one in control here, and just like Pootie Tang (a fictional character), I'm ready to get things done my way.
Tippy tow tippy tay you gonna get a tip today
Tip toeing your way to me, you could get something in return, like a tip or a reward.
F*ck that you gonna get some d*ck today
Forget about tips, you'll get something even better today, like some sex.
I walk in with my crew and I'm breaking they necks
I enter any place with my gang, and we break people's necks by drawing their attention solely on us.
I'm looking all good I'm making her wet
I'm turning her on and making her aroused by looking good and charismatic.
They pay me respect they pay me in checks
People show me admiration and respect, and it translates into them paying me with money.
And if she look good she pay me in sex
And if she's really sexy, she'll pay me with sex instead of money.
Bounce that ass (ass) it's the roundest
Shake that booty (booty) because it's the roundest and nicest around here.
You the best you deserve a crown b*tch
You're the best at what you do, and you deserve to rule like a queen.
Ass ass ass ass ass
Referring to the backside of a woman, repeated for emphasis.
Stop'..now make that motherf*cker hammer time like'
Stop all other actions and immediately start doing that famous dance move, the hammer dance.
Wobbledy wobble, wo-wo-wobble, wobbin'
Moving the hips and the body in a shaky and wobbly way, with the lyrics emphasizing the sounds of that movement.
Ass so fat, all these bitches' p-ssies is throbbin'
Her buttocks are so big that other girls feel envious, and maybe even turned on.
Bad b*tches, I'm your leader, Phantom by the meter
I'm the leader of all the bad girls, and my car (Phantom) measures my wealth and success.
Somebody point me to the best ass-eater
I want someone to direct me to the person who is the best at eating out a girl's buttocks.
Tell 'im 'P-ssy clean!' I tell them 'P-ssy squeaky!'
When someone tells my partner that they have a clean vagina, I tell them that it's not just clean but it's even squeaky clean.
Niggas give me brain 'cause all of them niggas geeky
Guys always have a crush on me because they are intellectually inclined (geeky).
If he got a mandingo, then I buy him a dashiki
If a guy is extremely well-endowed (like Mandingo), then I'll buy him a dashiki (a traditional African shirt) as a metaphorical compliment.
And bust this p-ssy open in the islands of Waikikiiiiii'
I'll enjoy a good time with my partner and open up my vagina like never before in the beautiful islands of Waikiki.
Kiss my ass and my anus, 'cause it's finally famous
Kiss my buttocks, and even the asshole, because now they're famous and known by everyone.
And it's finally soft, yeah, it's finally solved!
Now everyone can see that it's finally soft and has been solved (made better).
I don't know, man, guess them ass shots were off!
I'm not sure, but I think maybe the injections of my butt were not properly done or are not fully successful.
B-B-Big Sean, b-boy, how big is you?
Addressing Big Sean, asking him how big he is in terms of size, status, or wealth.
Gimme all yo' money and gimme all yo' residuals
Give me all the money and revenues you have, whether it's from work or any other source.
Then slap it on my ass, ass, ass'
After you've given me all of those, then slap it on my butt repeatedly.
Woah, white girls, black girls, tall girls, fat girls
Wow, I like all kinds of girls, from white to black, tall to fat.
shake that ass shake that ass, shake that ass
I want all girls to shake their butts because I like to see that.
Short girls, small girls, skinny girls, all girls
It doesn't matter how tall, small, or slim the girls are, I like all kinds of girls to shake it.
go, go
I'm encouraging everyone to go on and shake it without any hesitations.
Go Stupid!
I encourage everyone to dance freely and without inhibitions, even if it may seem foolish.
Ass ass ass ass ass
Repeated for emphasis, referring to the backside of a woman.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JAMES, RICK / MILLER, ALONZO / BURRELL, STANLEY KIRK / ANDERSON, SEAN / PALACIOS, MARCOS / CLARK, ERNEST /
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@chris20907
the cultural impact this had on middle schoolers will never be matched
@terrispencer4913
😭😂
@stopit9280
Real shit lmao
@TheUlquiorraCifer
As someone who viewed this song in 7th grade but wasn't affected by it, I had to observe that impact first hand.
@bigcloutchasing9936
LMAOOOOOO
@morii7575
@@TheUlquiorraCifer 😭😭👋🏾
@Rickby
I swear when Nicki debuted, music changed forever, she made my childhood so fun and amazing. I’m so glad Wayne gave her a chance
@FriendshipIsMagic6214
Music is always changing. Its not because of one artist. Maybe she changed rap, but not music as a whole.
@brandins
@@FriendshipIsMagic6214 nicki changed music.
@aliyahalese2254
@@FriendshipIsMagic6214 bro nicki created music