Ali Bomaye
| "Ali Bomaye" | |
|---|---|
| Song by The Game featuring 2 Chainz and Rick Ross | |
| from the album Jesus Piece | |
| Released | December 11, 2012 |
| Format | Digital download |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Length | 6:12 (Explicit album version) 5:21 (Clean album version) |
| Label | |
| Songwriter(s) |
|
| Producer(s) | Black Metaphor |
Listen to the song Ali Bomaye or Buy it on amazon
"Ali Bomaye" is a song by American rapper The Game, featured as the second track from his fifth studio album Jesus Piece. The song features fellow rappers 2 Chainz and Rick Ross, and includes samples from "Seven Devils" by Florence and the Machine.[1]
Background[edit]
The phrase "Ali Bomaye" was popularized during the 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle" boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The crowd chanted "Ali Bomaye," which means "Ali, kill him!" in Lingala.[2] The Game was inspired by this chant for the chorus of the track.[3]
Music video[edit]
The music video for "Ali Bomaye" was shot in January 2013 with Rick Ross, and later with 2 Chainz in Los Angeles in February 2013.[4] The final video, released on July 2, 2013, features appearances from French Montana, DJ Khaled, and Chris Brown.[5]
Critical reception[edit]
"Ali Bomaye" received generally positive reviews. DJBooth.net praised the song's beat, while David Jeffries of AllMusic described it as a "10 Commandments-busting anthem."[6]
Chart performance[edit]
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[7] | 1 |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Direct Sample of Vocals / Lyrics". WhoSampled. Retrieved 2014-05-18.
- ↑ Ryan, Joe (2013). Heavyweight Boxing in The 1970s: The Great Fighters and Rivalries. McFarland. p. 172. ISBN 078649249X. Search this book on
- ↑ Game Follow @TheGame (2013-07-08). "Game ft. 2 Chainz & Rick Ross - Ali Bomaye Music Video | Listen". DJBooth. The DJBooth LLC. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
- ↑ "Photos From Game's "Ali Bomaye" Video Shoot ft 2 Chainz, Chris Brown & Rick Ross". Vibe. Spin Media. 2013-02-16. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
- ↑ "New Video: Game Feat. 2 Chainz And Rick Ross 'Ali Bomaye'". Vibe. Spin Media. 2013-07-02. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
- ↑ David Jeffries (2012-12-11). "Jesus Piece - Game | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
- ↑ "Game – Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
2 Chainz songs | |
|---|---|
| Based on a T.R.U. Story |
|
| Cruel Summer |
|
| B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time | |
| ColleGrove | |
| Pretty Girls Like Trap Music |
|
| Rap or Go to the League | |
| Other singles | |
| Featured singles |
|
| Other songs | |
This article "Ali Bomaye" is from Wikipedia. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one.
