Bojangles (song)
2006 single by Pitbull
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"Bojangles" is a song by American rapper Pitbull. It was released in May 2006 as the lead single from his album El Mariel. It was produced by Lil Jon. The remix features Lil Jon and the Ying Yang Twins. It featured a controversial video featuring the featured artists. In 2011, a remix was released featuring DJ Lady Tribe.[1]
ReleasedMay 2006
Length3:46 (single version)
4:29 (remix featuring Lil Jon and the Ying Yang Twins)
4:29 (remix featuring Lil Jon and the Ying Yang Twins)
| "Bojangles" | ||||
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| Single by Pitbull | ||||
| from the album El Mariel | ||||
| Released | May 2006 | |||
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| Length | 3:46 (single version) 4:29 (remix featuring Lil Jon and the Ying Yang Twins) | |||
| Label | TVT | |||
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| Producer | Lil Jon | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Bojangles (Remix)" on YouTube | ||||
Content
The song references a line by one of the Ying Yang Twins, "a Bojangles is a girl with breast, legs and wings", in turn taking the name from the fast food chain Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits.[citation needed] Pitbull also references Jay-Z's 1996 album Reasonable Doubt in the song.
Track listing
- Triple Pack
- "Bojangles"
- "Shake" Ying Yang Twins feat. Pitbull & Elephant Man
- "Culo" feat. Lil Jon & Ivy Queen
Charts
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[2] | 91 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3] | 89 |
| US Pop 100 (Billboard)[4] | 80 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[5] | 28 |