The band name originated from a slang phrase used by students at Eric Sean Nally's high school where Foxy Shazam meant "cool shoes". On February 7, 2010, their single Unstoppable was featured in Super Bowl XLIV.
In 2008, the band were named one of the 100 bands you need to know by Alternative Press. They toured with bands such as The Strokes, Bad Rabbits, and The Young Veins. In 2010, the band were placed on Spin's list of ten bands you need to know. Since then, they've appeared on TV programs such as the Daily Haibt. Also in 2010, vocalist Eric Nally helped write songs for Meat Loaf's album, Hang Cool Teddy Bear.
Foxy Shazam have previously toured with Hole and played this year's Lollapalooza festival. They've been appearing in more magazines supporting their latest release like Alternative Press and Spin. They played a 3 song set for The Daily Habit Show on Fuel.tv. They recently performed a 5 song set for shockhound.com. They also recently performed 3 songs acoustic for Spin Magazine, one of which was a brand new song entitled "I'm in love with a boy." The band performed a full set and interview on Chicago's JBTV in July 2010. The band have also performed a live an exclusive version of "oh Lord" for music discovery app and namesake Shazam.
Foxy Shazam's first album, The Flamingo Trigger is seen as a post-hardcore album, with some slight classical influences. The band more resembled peers such as Chiodos and The Fall of Troy. With their second release, Introducing, the band incorporated more genres into their sound, and even making ballads, though still with some post-hardcore influence. Their latest release, Foxy Shazam, has influences ranging from Gospel, Soul, and Glam Metal. The band continues to surprise fans by keeping themselves original.
A quote from lead singer, Eric Sean Nally: "When I listen to a Foxy Shazam record I think of Evel Knievel, Bruce Springsteen, my childhood, Van Morrison, my old friends from high school I don't talk to anymore, Elton John, the '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s and beyond, Iggy Pop and my first kiss. One of my favorite things to do when listening to my music is to close my eyes and picture a crowd of six million people all chanting "Foxy! Foxy! Foxy!" The lights go out and my band walks on stage. It gives me goose bumps. It all makes sense to me. When you listen to our record, think of your favorite things and it'll make sense to you as well. Foxy Shazam is not concerned with what category it falls into. We want to stand for our generation. We want to be the biggest band in the world. We want to be the Michael Jordan of Rock N' Roll."
Many media outlets compare the band to Queen and Meat Loaf because of their use of theatrics and over-the-tops lyrics. The band themselves have noted the similarities but believe that they are just all influenced by the same things. It's not always music that influences the band, it could even be a smell that triggers a memory.
Eric Sean Nally has said an album that influenced him was Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill. The magazine Alternative Press has compared the band to bands like Queen, My Chemical Romance, and The Darkness while also believing that the band has a very unique sound that should best be seen live.
I Like It
Foxy Shazam Lyrics
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Oh, you got me
Under your spell
You hypnotize
Me with your hips and thighs
I wear these shades
So when I stare
No one can tell
So c'mon (c'mon, c'mon, c'mon)
Show me a little more (c'mon, c'mon, c'mon)
That's the biggest black ass I've ever seen
And I like it, I like it
That's the biggest black ass I've ever seen
And I like it, I like it, a lot
My gangsta girl
With the wavy curl
And a sexy
Street talking slang
You mesmerize
Me and you mess with I
When you booty pop and drop it
Like it ain't no thing
Ha (c'mon, c'mon, c'mon)
Show me a little more (c'mon, c'mon, c'mon)
That's the biggest black ass I've ever seen
And I like it, I like it
That's the biggest black ass I've ever seen
And I like it, I like it, a lot
That's the biggest black ass I've ever seen
And I like it, I like it
That's the biggest black ass I've ever seen
And I like it, I like it
That's the biggest black ass I've ever seen
And I like it, I like it
That's the biggest black ass I've ever seen
And I like it, I like it, a lot
That's the biggest black ass I've ever seen
And I like it, I like it
That's the biggest black ass I've ever seen
And I like it, I like it
The lyrics of Foxy Shazam’s “I Like It” may be seen as controversial and inappropriate by some listeners, as the song is about a man who is captivated by a woman’s physical attributes, particularly her “biggest black ass”. However, in interpreting the lyrics, one can also see that the song is about desire, attraction, and being hypnotized by someone’s physical appeal. The female subject in the song is described as a “magic woman” who puts the singer under her spell, with her “hips and thighs” and streetwise attitude. The singer wears shades so that no one can tell he is staring at her.
The chorus is particularly catchy and repetitive, with the singer repeating that he likes the biggest black ass he has ever seen. Throughout the song, the female subject is referred to as a “gangsta girl” with a “wavy curl”, and the singer seems to be enthralled by her confidence and the way she moves. The lyrics may be seen as objectifying women, particularly black women, but it’s important to note that the song is meant to be playful and tongue-in-cheek, rather than derogatory or demeaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Big magic woman
The woman the singer is referring to has a supernatural allure or charm.
Oh, you got me
The woman has completely captured the singer's attention and interest.
Under your spell
The woman has a powerful hold over the singer's thoughts and emotions.
You hypnotize
The woman has the ability to entrance or mesmerize the singer.
Me with your hips and thighs
The woman's body movements are captivating the singer, specifically her lower body.
I wear these shades
The singer is wearing sunglasses to conceal the fact that he's staring at the woman.
So when I stare
The singer is intentionally looking at the woman while wearing sunglasses to avoid detection.
No one can tell
The singer believes that no one can see where he's looking due to his sunglasses.
Show me a little more
The singer is asking the woman to reveal more of herself to him.
That's the biggest black ass I've ever seen
The singer is admiring the woman's curvy backside and is surprised by its size.
And I like it, I like it
The singer is expressing his attraction to the woman's body and enjoying what he sees.
My gangsta girl
The singer is referring to the woman as someone who exudes a tough or rebellious personality.
With the wavy curl
The woman has curly hair that's moving or flowing in a way that's attractive to the singer.
And a sexy
The woman has a sexual appeal that's attracting the singer's attention.
Street talking slang
The woman is using informal, edgy language that the singer finds appealing.
You mesmerize
The woman is entrancing the singer and has a hold over him that he can't resist.
Me and you mess with I
The singer is the object of the woman's teasing or playful behavior, which he enjoys.
When you booty pop and drop it
The woman is dancing in a way that emphasizes her behind, which is driving the singer wild.
Like it ain't no thing
The woman is dancing in a way that seems effortless and natural to her, which the singer finds impressive.
That's the biggest black ass I've ever seen
The singer is still fixated on the woman's large rear end and can't stop admiring it.
And I like it, I like it, a lot
The singer is still enjoying what he sees and isn't shy about expressing his attraction to the woman's body.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Justin David Hawkins, Eric Sean Nally, Alex Nauth, Aaron McVeigh, Daisy Caplan, Schuyler Vaughn White, Loren Daniel Turner
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mshara1
Everytime I hear a Foxy Shazam song, I wonder why they're not 10x more popular.
notpata
Everyone's listening to shit like David Guetta and all now
And lel because DG is not even good
danger2374
Me too!!!
Shannon Biggers
...me too
Joeythebabykangaroo
Me too!
rhondamariep
Me too! I saw him live and he puts on one Hell of an awesome show!
checkurbrainfly
I went to see the Foxy Shazam Live with not much expectations, but left the concert like I was on drugs or something ,they are the most exciting band I've seen in years,now more than ever I believe ROCK music in in Good hands ...amen!
Dave Eggleston
One of the best live bands I had every seen. Opened for Slash and the crowd was like “What the hell was that!”
Nosaj Iksnek TooUglyForPorn
I got hit with a piece of bread, when I saw them in Detroit, when they opened for him.
Candy Begley
Yea but that’s because the other band got kicked off stage for playing gnr music