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Popcaan, Jamie xx, Young Thug
About I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)
"I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)" is a song by English music producer Jamie xx, with featured vocals from American rapper Young Thug and Jamaican musician Popcaan. The song was released as the third single from Jamie xx's debut studio album, In Colour, on 22 May 2015 in the UK and 28 August in the U. S. The official music video for the song was uploaded to YouTube on 28 September 2015. "I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)" peaked at number 115 on the UK Singles Chart and number 90 on the Australian ARIA Charts. It also appears on the soundtrack for the video game NBA Live 16 and NBA 2K17 while also appearing in an episode of Euphoria. English rapper Skepta's grime-influenced remix of the song made its debut on Drake's OVO Sound Radio on Apple Music's Beats 1 radio station.more »
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Good times, good timesThere's gonna be good times, good timesI know there's gonna beWorth every date til we meetingsHave to turn it up on weekendsBust a toast to your real friendsTell me what you drinkin'I know there's gonna be good times, there's gonna be good timesThere's gonna be good times, there's gonna be goodGood times, there's gon' be some good timesRemember we used to pull up and let 'em fight? That's that hood timeRemember when I used to grab on that ass when it was that wood time?Yeah if that bitch walk up trippin' she get that mush timeI don't waste time, I don't waste timeI don't have patience, babyShe gon' get on top of this dickAnd she gon' squish it like squish, then go fast, she Speed RacerWe gon' ball, Walter PaytonShe my boss like I'm Prince's sonCome here bae, I'ma listenI let her write me my suggestionsPop quiz, it's a pop quizAll my money comin' clean, you can't pop thisShe got that pussy locked up like locksmithWatch her come to my lights like a reindeerMe and papi on the same pillsMy diamonds could never stand stillWhere you goin'? Can you come here?I'll always take you back for your sex appeal (Good time, hey)Come have a good time, bust a back wineKnow say you wan' gimme suckle and cornMe deal with the scene rough like crimeI make ya sing this timeI know there's gonna be good times, there's gonna be good timesThere's gonna be good times, there's gonna be goodI'ma ride in that pussy like a strollerI'll survive in a mothafuckin' gutterThat's my mothafuckin' woadie, like the NoilaAnd I'm comin' red like Coke-ColaI'ma have a very good timeI swear to God I can't never sound like lil shortyShe say she likes all of her nigga's rhymesWhere is my phone? That pussy callin'I want you to pass it to Thugger ThuggerEven in the summer time me and lil shawty cuddleI swear to God [?]Baby girl sit it down, you not known like an usherI told lil' mama I don't bite but my teeth doI wanna control you like voodooI'm steady screaming free Unfunk and DuLuEvery time I have a good time you do too (Good time, hey)Come have a good time, bust a back wineKnow say you wan' gimme suckle and cornMe deal with the scene rough like crimeI make ya sing this timeI know there's gonna be good times, there's gonna be good timesThere's gonna be good times, there's gonna be goodI know there's gonna be good times, there's gonna be good timesThere's gonna be good times, there's gonna be good
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Electronic, Hip Hop, Pop, Reggae
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Bass Music, Dancehall, Downtempo
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Written by: Ted Daryll, Andrae Sutherland, Jamie Smith, Jeffrey Williams
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Album"I Know There's Gna Be (Good Times)" is a single from Jamie xx's debut studio album "In Colour," released in 2015. |
CollaborationThe song features American rapper Young Thug and Jamaican dancehall musician Popcaan. |
GenreThe song encompasses multiple genres, including British electronic, hip hop, and dancehall. |
SamplingJamie xx, known for his use of diverse and eclectic samples, used The Persuasions' 1972 song "Good Times" as a sample. |
ReleasesThe song was released on May 22, 2015, and later as a 12" single on December 2, 2015. |
ReceptionThe song became one of the breakout hits of the summer, breaking into the Billboard Hot 100, and Rolling Stone named it as the 14th best song of 2015. NME also rated it as the best song of 2015. |
Analytical AcclaimMusic analytics site "Sonic Visualiser" noted the song as an excellent example of metrical dissonance, where different rhythms overlap creating a layered effect. |
ControversyThere was initial controversy around the song, as The Persuasions claimed they were never asked for permission to use their track as a sample. |
Certification"I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)" was certified Silver by BPI (British Phonographic Industry,), demonstrating the song's commercial success. |
Live PerformancesJamie xx and Young Thug have performed the song live at multiple prominent venues, including the Glastonbury Festival in 2015 and on the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon show. |
Music VideoA music video was released for the song in August 2015, which was shot in New York and Jamaica, featuring scenes of everyday life and celebration. |
Unplanned CollaborationThe collaboration with Young Thug and Popcaan wasn’t planned. Jamie xx sent a beat over to Young Thug and received a complete version of "I Know There's Gna Be (Good Times)" in return without any prior discussion. |
Influence and LegacyThe unique blend of styles and genres in "I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)" has been lauded for its impact on pushing the boundaries of popular music and influencing the course of hip-hop and electronic music. |
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