Released on August 17, 2006, the song's music video premiered on MTV's Making the Video and later managed to reach the number-one spot on BET's 106 & Park, where it remained for several days. The single had a major promotional campaign and huge airplay on radio around the U.S., Canada, and other countries around the globe, while the video received strong airplay on BET, MTV, and Canada's Muchmusic. The song was performed on the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards and later won Best Rap Song at the 49th Grammy Awards.
American R&B singer, Amerie, recorded an answer back (remix) to the single. The song was included on her first mixtape "Because I Love It Volume 1" (the mixtape that was released to accompany her third studio album "Because I Love It"). The song however did not appear on the final album. "Because I Love It" was released to international markets only.
"Money Maker" debuted at number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of August 26, 2006.[1] It moved seventeen spots to number 79 the week of September 2, 2006[2] and another eighteen spots to number 61 the week after.[3] Two weeks later, it entered the top 40 at number 15 the week of September 23, 2006.[4] It moved thirteen spots to number two the week after with gains in airplay and digital sales,[5] but was kept off the top spot for four weeks by Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack".[6] It reached number one the week of October 28, 2006 and held that spot for two weeks before losing it again to Timberlake with "My Love",[7] remaining on the chart for a total of twenty-five weeks.[8] The song gave Ludacris his second number-one hit as lead artist and third overall, as well as Pharrell's second number-one hit.
The song barely has an appearance count in the Billboard Year-End of two, coming in at number thirty-five in 2006 and number ninety-two in 2007.
It peaked at number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for one week, the Rhythmic chart for five weeks, and the Hot Rap Songs chart for seven weeks. On December 6, 2006, the song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 1,000,000 copies in the United States.
Directed by Melina Matsoukas (who directed R&B singer Shareefa's "Need a Boss") and released on August 17, 2006, premiering on various music channels including BET, MTV, and MuchMusic, the video for "Money Maker" consists of Ludacris rapping with girls dancing around him against a basically-colored background of orange, green and black. He has a counting machine that counts how many times he gets a girl to shake her rear end (called "money maker") for him. Pharrell appears during the chorus with girls and stacks of money. There is also a Chrysler ME Four-Twelve and large speakers in the background that vibrate throughout the video, which are actually salad bowls, as Ludacris explains in "Making the Video". Allen Iverson, Shareefa, Bobby Valentino, & Lil Fate make cameo appearances. The video notably features Ludacris debuting a fade haircut on camera, having shed his trademark cornrows to mark a new image.
Money Maker
Ludacris Lyrics
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I see you on my radar, don't you act like you afraid of shit
You know I got it, if you wanna come get it
Stand next to this money like, ayy, ayy, ayy
Shake your money maker like somebody 'bout to pay ya
Don't worry 'bout them haters, keep your nose up in the air
You know I got it, if you wanna come get it
Stand next to this money like, ayy, ayy, ayy
Shake, shake, shake your money maker
Like you were shakin' it for some paper
Took your mama nine months to make ya
Might as well shake what your mama gave ya
You, you lookin' good in them jeans
I bet you look even better with me in between
I keep my mind on my money, money on my mind
But you's a hell of a distraction when you shake your behind
I got J.O. up on my right side pourin' some cups
My whole hood is to my left and they ain't giving a fuck
So feel free to get loose and get carried away
So by tomorrow you forgot what you were sayin' today
But don't forget about this feeling that I'm making you get
And all the calories you burn from me making you sweat
The mile high points you earn when we taking my jet
And how everywhere you turn, I'll be making you wet 'cause you can
Shake your money maker like somebody 'bout to pay ya
I see you on my radar, don't you act like you afraid of shit
You know I got it, if you wanna come get it
Stand next to this money like, ayy, ayy, ayy
Shake your money maker like somebody 'bout to pay ya
Don't worry 'bout them haters, keep your nose up in the air
You know I got it, if you wanna come get it
Stand next to this money like, ayy, ayy, ayy
Switch, switch, switch it from right to left and (and)
Switch it 'til you runnin' right out of breath and (and)
Take a break until you ready again and (and)
You can invite over as many friends as (as)
You want to but I really want you
Just be thankful that Pharrell gave you somethin' to bump to, hey (hey)
Luda, I'm at the top of my game
You want my hands from the bottom to the top of your frame
And I just wanna take a lil' ride on your curves
And get erotic, givin' your body just what it deserves and
Let me give you some swimming lessons on the penis
Backstroke, breaststroke, stroke of a genius, yup
Call me the Renaissance man
Get up, and I stay harder than a cinder block, man, hey
I'm just a bedroom gangster
And I been meanin' to tell ya that I really must thank ya when ya
Shake your money maker (woo) like somebody 'bout to pay ya
I see you on my radar, don't you act like you afraid of shit
You know I got it, if you wanna come get it
Stand next to this money like, ayy, ayy, ayy
Shake your money maker like somebody 'bout to pay ya
Don't worry 'bout them haters, keep your nose up in the air
You know I got it, if you wanna come get it
Stand next to this money like, ayy, ayy, ayy
Release Therapy, rock, rock, rock, rock
Release Therapy, rock, rock, rock, rock
Rock, rock, rock it and make it work, girl
Please don't stop it until it hurt, girl
You, you been lookin' a little tipsy
So if you could just shake it a little this way
See I'm a member of the BBC
The original breadwinner of DTP
And you the center of attention that's distracting the squad
'Cause everybody in the camp is like, oh my God, she can
Shake your money maker like somebody 'bout to pay ya
I see you on my radar, don't you act like you afraid of shit
You know I got it, if you wanna come get it
Stand next to this money like, ayy, ayy, ayy
Shake your money maker like somebody 'bout to pay ya
Don't worry 'bout them haters, keep your nose up in the air
You know I got it, if you wanna come get it
Stand next to this money like, ayy, ayy, ayy
The song "Money Maker" by Ludacris featuring Pharrell Williams is an upbeat and playful ode to women who are confident and unapologetic about their sexuality. The lyrics encourage women to show off their curves and dance like they are about to get paid. The chorus repeats the lines "Shake your money maker, like somebody 'bout to pay ya" and "You know I got it, if you want it, come get it" which suggest that Ludacris is willing and able to spend money on the women who catch his eye.
The song also features a lot of wordplay and puns, such as "I keep my mind on my money, money on my mind, but you's a hell of a distraction when you shake your behind" and "Let me give you some swimming lessons on the penis, backstroke, breaststroke, stroke of a genius". Ludacris uses these clever phrases to add humor and wit to the song, and to emphasize his own sexual prowess.
Overall, "Money Maker" is a fun and catchy song that celebrates women who are confident and unapologetic about their sexuality, and encourages them to show off their curves and dance like nobody's watching.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake your money maker
Dance seductively to attract someone who will pay you for your services.
Like somebody 'bout to pay ya
Dance as if someone is about to pay you for your services.
I see you on my radar
I notice you and your seductive dance moves.
Don't you act like you afraid of shit
Don't be scared to show off and entice people with your money-making abilities.
You know I got it
I have the money and the means to help you fulfill your desires.
If you want it, come get it
If you want my money, come and seduce me, and I might be willing to give it to you.
Stand next to this money
Come and stand next to me, where I can see you, and you can see the money that is available.
Like, eh, eh, eh
Expressing approval and excitement.
Don't worry about them haters
Ignore the negativity of those who don't understand or appreciate your money-making abilities.
Keep your nose up in the air
Be confident in yourself and your abilities, and don't let anyone bring you down.
Shake, shake, shake your money maker
Continuing to encourage the provocative dance to attract attention and ultimately, money.
Like you were shakin' it for some paper
Dance like you are trying to earn money.
Took your mama nine months to make ya
Acknowledging and appreciating the beauty of the human body and how it deserves to be shown off.
Might as well shake what ya mama gave ya
Utilize your physical gifts to your advantage to make money.
You, you lookin' good in them jeans
Complimenting the person on their physical appearance.
I bet you look even better with me in between
Suggesting that things could get even more enticing if the person engages in physical activity with him.
I keep my mind on my money, money on my mind
Focusing on making and keeping money at all times.
But you's a hell of a distraction when you shake your behind
Acknowledging that the person is very attractive and is a tempting distraction from the focus on making money.
I got on my right side, pourin' some cups
Pouring drinks and indulging in recreational activities while still keeping the focus on making money.
My whole hood is to my left, and they ain't giving a fuck
The people around him are unconcerned and uninterested in everything else except having a good time.
So feel free to get lose and get carried away
Encouraging others to relax and indulge in the moment.
So by tomorrow you forgot what you was sayin' today
The partying and indulging in the moment is so intense that people may forget what they did or said the night before.
But don't forget about this feeling that I'm making you get
The feeling of excitement and adventure that is inspired by the music and the partying.
And all the calories you burn from me making you sweat
The physical workout and energy that is being expended by partying hard.
The mile high points you earn when we taking my jet
The high and exciting moments that come with partying with Ludacris.
And how everywhere you turn, I'll be making you wet
Ludacris will continue to arouse and excite the person, wherever they go and whatever they do.
Switch, switch, switch it from right to left and
Encouraging the person to continue dancing and switching up their moves.
Switch it till you running right out of breath and
Dance until you are completely out of breath and exhausted (because that's how good the partying is).
Take a break until you ready again and
Taking a brief pause to recover and prepare to dance again.
You can invite over as many friends as
Inviting more people to join the party and indulge in the exciting atmosphere.
Ya want to, but I really want you
Although there are many people at the party, Ludacris only has interest in spending time with one person.
Just be thankful that Pharrell gave you somethin' to bump to, hey!
Acknowledging and appreciating the artist who created the music that is creating such an exciting and thrilling party atmosphere.
Luda, I'm at the top of my game
Ludacris is expressing his confidence in his ability to party and entertain to the fullest extent.
You want my hands from the bottom to the top of your frame
The person is interested in physical contact with Ludacris, and he is willing to accommodate them.
And I just wanna take a lil' ride on your curves
Ludacris wants to experience the person's physicality in a sexual way.
And get erotic, giving your body just what it deserves and
Promising to provide sensual pleasure to the person, fulfilling their desires.
Let me give you some swimming lessons on the penis
Suggesting that he will provide sexual stimulation in a way that is memorable and pleasurable.
Backstroke, breaststroke, stroke of a genius, Yup!
Providing tongue-in-cheek commentary on his sexual prowess, suggesting that he is skilled and creative.
Call me the Renaissance man
Claiming to be a jack of all trades, and skilled in various areas, including sexual performance.
Get up, and I stay harder than a cinder block, man, hey!
Playing on common penis-related innuendos and suggesting that he is always ready and eager to perform.
I'm just a bedroom gangster
Acknowledging that he is not a violent or intimidating figure, but rather someone who excels in sexual performance.
And I been meanin' to tell ya that I really must thank ya when ya
Expressing gratitude and appreciation for the person he is engaging with sexually.
Rock, rock, rock it and make it work, girl
Encouraging the person to continue and intensify their sexual performance.
Please don't stop it until it hurt, girl
Encouraging the person to continue until they reach an intense level of pleasure.
You, you been lookin' a little tipsy
Acknowledging that the partying and indulgence in sexual activity has left the person feeling a little lightheaded or disoriented.
So if you could jus' shake it a little this way
Asking the person to continue dancing or moving in a way that is seductive and pleasing.
See I'm a member of the BBC
Acknowledging his membership in a highly-regarded and influential organization (likely Black British Corporation here).
The original bread winna of DTP
Acknowledging his highly successful career in music and business, and comparing it to being a breadwinner for his company, Disturbing Tha Peace.
And you the center of attention that's distracting the squad
Acknowledging the person he is engaging with sexually as the center of attention and the reason everyone is distracted from the partying.
'Cause everybody in the camp is like, oh my God, she could...
Everyone in the party is in awe of the person he is engaging with sexually and is impressed with their dance moves and beauty.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Pharrell Williams, Christopher Bridges
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@rishabhkashyap619
This song injected so much energy when Christian Bale said yes before taking two cups for his boy.
@nathanfraudik5840
I didnt get it - care to explain please?
@Mr_BreadMan
@@nathanfraudik5840 It's a reference to the movie "The Big Short"
@karlwintour0
It was a trophy 🏆
@nobel87able
He was mugging them!
@ramius4689
"Absolutely we can make it a hundred million."
@MAHALSKI2
Can I have this coffee cup?I'd actually like 2 of em..
@lakshmimondal4651
@@MAHALSKI2 he wanted that as a trophy of his good judgement
@peshokatarov
Yes, came here for this, thank you.
@artemsablin7303
@@MAHALSKI2 Yes! Have two!