I Get Crazy
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"I Get Crazy" is a song by American
-rapper Nicki Minaj
, featuring Young Money label-mate Lil Wayne
. The song was included on Minaj's Beam Me Up Scotty
mixtape, finding minor success on the U.S. Rap charts and R&B/Hip-Hop charts. The song finds Minaj and Wayne mixing genres as they alternate verses, with Wayne playing his guitar
live.
". The song was later release as a "street single" prior to the mixtapes official release after charting on the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts due to heavy airplay. In an interview with MTV News
, Minaj described the song as a "real dope song". She revealed that after recording the track, she played it back for Lil Wayne
who ended up adding his own verse into the song, causing Minaj to add an additional verse in the song. During Wayne's recording, he self-recorded his guitar back-beat, adding to the genre of the song. Discussing the songs merge of genres, Minaj stated:
Described as "bananas" by Felipe Delerme of FADER
, "I Get Crazy" features Minaj's distinct voice and powerful/aloof rap style, rapidly rapping with cocky lyrics. Delerme described Wayne's contribution to the song as "punching bag"-esk. The song seems to sample a signature alarm from The Bomb Squad
. When asked if the song would be performed on tour via-Twitter
, Minaj revealed to fans that "I Get Crazy" ranks as her least favorite collaboration with Wayne.
gave the song a positive review, stating that the combination of Minaj and Wayne would expectidely create a "literal, perfect and bananas interpretation of the phrase 'I get crazy'". Delerme continued praise of the track by jokingly stating "what if Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj had a rap baby? It would be super cute and by the age of 12 its voice would sound like Condoleezza Rice with a pack a day habit, regardless of gender". A writer of Sputnikmusic
complimented Minaj on upstaging Wayne on the song, but disregarded the guest appearance by stating that Minaj is being "dragged down" and/or "covered up".
" at number twenty-four. The song additionally charted at number fifty-two on the "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
" the same week. The week ending December 5, 2009, "I Get Crazy" descended one spot on the "Hot Rap Songs" to number twenty-five, and ascended to number fifty-one on the "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". That same week marked the debut on the "Mainstream Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" at number thirty. On the week ending December 12, 2009, "I Get Crazy" rose on the "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" to number forty-seven. The song peaked on the "Hot Rap Songs" at number twenty the week ending December 26, 2009, and peaked on the "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" at number thirty-seven the week ending January 23, 2010.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
-rapper Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj , better known by her stage name Nicki Minaj; ), is a Trinidadian-born American recording artist...
, featuring Young Money label-mate Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
. The song was included on Minaj's Beam Me Up Scotty
Beam Me Up Scotty (mixtape)
Beam Me Up Scotty is the third mixtape by American recording artist Nicki Minaj. It was released on April 18, 2009 by Young Money Entertainment and Dirty Money Entertainment. The mixtape includes guest appearances by Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Busta Rhymes, Bobby Valentino, and other Young Money...
mixtape, finding minor success on the U.S. Rap charts and R&B/Hip-Hop charts. The song finds Minaj and Wayne mixing genres as they alternate verses, with Wayne playing his guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
live.
Background and recording
"I Get Crazy" was included on Minaj's mixtape "Beam Me Up ScottyBeam Me Up Scotty (mixtape)
Beam Me Up Scotty is the third mixtape by American recording artist Nicki Minaj. It was released on April 18, 2009 by Young Money Entertainment and Dirty Money Entertainment. The mixtape includes guest appearances by Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Busta Rhymes, Bobby Valentino, and other Young Money...
". The song was later release as a "street single" prior to the mixtapes official release after charting on the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts due to heavy airplay. In an interview with MTV News
MTV News
MTV News is the news division of MTV, one of the first and most popular music television network in the U.S., as well as some of MTV's related channels around the world. MTV News began in the late 1980s with the program The Week In Rock, hosted by Kurt Loder, the first official MTV News correspondent...
, Minaj described the song as a "real dope song". She revealed that after recording the track, she played it back for Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
who ended up adding his own verse into the song, causing Minaj to add an additional verse in the song. During Wayne's recording, he self-recorded his guitar back-beat, adding to the genre of the song. Discussing the songs merge of genres, Minaj stated:
Described as "bananas" by Felipe Delerme of FADER
The Fader
The FADER, or FADER, is an United States-based music/culture/fashion magazine that covers hip-hop, reggae, independent rock, pop and dance music from around the world.-Overview:...
, "I Get Crazy" features Minaj's distinct voice and powerful/aloof rap style, rapidly rapping with cocky lyrics. Delerme described Wayne's contribution to the song as "punching bag"-esk. The song seems to sample a signature alarm from The Bomb Squad
The Bomb Squad
The Bomb Squad is an American hip hop production team, known for their work with the rap group Public Enemy. The Bomb Squad are noted for their dense, distinct, innovative production style, often utilizing dozens of samples on just one track...
. When asked if the song would be performed on tour via-Twitter
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
, Minaj revealed to fans that "I Get Crazy" ranks as her least favorite collaboration with Wayne.
Critical reception
Felipe Delerme of FADERThe Fader
The FADER, or FADER, is an United States-based music/culture/fashion magazine that covers hip-hop, reggae, independent rock, pop and dance music from around the world.-Overview:...
gave the song a positive review, stating that the combination of Minaj and Wayne would expectidely create a "literal, perfect and bananas interpretation of the phrase 'I get crazy'". Delerme continued praise of the track by jokingly stating "what if Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj had a rap baby? It would be super cute and by the age of 12 its voice would sound like Condoleezza Rice with a pack a day habit, regardless of gender". A writer of Sputnikmusic
Sputnikmusic
Sputnikmusic, or simply Sputnik, is a music website offering music criticism and music news alongside features commonly associated with wiki-style websites...
complimented Minaj on upstaging Wayne on the song, but disregarded the guest appearance by stating that Minaj is being "dragged down" and/or "covered up".
Chart performance
The week ending November 21, 2009, "I Get Crazy" debuted on the U.S. "Hot Rap SongsHot Rap Songs
Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single...
" at number twenty-four. The song additionally charted at number fifty-two on the "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...
" the same week. The week ending December 5, 2009, "I Get Crazy" descended one spot on the "Hot Rap Songs" to number twenty-five, and ascended to number fifty-one on the "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". That same week marked the debut on the "Mainstream Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" at number thirty. On the week ending December 12, 2009, "I Get Crazy" rose on the "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" to number forty-seven. The song peaked on the "Hot Rap Songs" at number twenty the week ending December 26, 2009, and peaked on the "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" at number thirty-seven the week ending January 23, 2010.
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
37 |
| US Hot Rap Songs Hot Rap Songs Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single... |
20 |