Songwriters: Christina Aguilera / Matthew Wilder / Scott Specer Storch / Matthew B. Morris / Gregory Prestopino. [44], Jason Heller from The A.V. It's sad you only get your fame through controversy (It's so sad), If a guy have three girls then he's the man, You must talk so big, to make up for smaller things, “Can’t Hold Us Down” is a feminist anthem that challenges double-standards and is the fourth single from Stripped. Lil Kim guest raps wonderfully, giving the song the extra power needed. Lil' Kim – Can't Hold Us Down", Lescharts.com – Christina Aguilera feat. [50] The performance in London was included on the singer's first full-length DVD Stripped Live in the U.K. [51] On her Back to Basics Tour (2006–08), Aguilera performed excerpts of "Can't Hold Us Down" in a medley with "Still Dirrty". Lil' Kim – Can't Hold Us Down", Danishcharts.com – Christina Aguilera feat. "Can't Hold Us Down" is a song recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera and rapper Lil' Kim for the former's fourth studio album Stripped (2002). No one can hold us down I'm knocking ten feet off the ground everytime that you're around. Thanks to TA., Niki Favs, Cristina Ramirez, reyna, Sam for correcting these lyrics. [9][10][11] A 12-inch edition of the song was released in the United States on September 9, 2003. [6], "Can't Hold Us Down" was serviced to mainstream radio and rhythmic stations in the United States as the fourth single from Stripped by RCA Records on July 8, 2003. Stripped (2002). [29], "Can't Hold Us Down" peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the Pop Songs chart. The single peaked at number 12 on the U.S. Should I be quiet just because I'm a woman? The song was included on the setlists of Aguilera's four major concert tours: Justified and Stripped Tour (2003), The Stripped Tour (2003), Back to Basics Tour (2006–08) and Liberation Tour (2018). Can't hold us down (check) Here's something I just can't understand. To be a feminist you don’t need to be a woman. Released in 2003, the single (which features Lil' Kim) peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Aguilera's 10th Top 20 hit. [20] At the song's first verse, Aguilera sings "Call me a bitch 'cause I speak what's on my mind / Guess it's easier for you to swallow if I sat and smiled";[21] she later rejects that all women "should be seen, not heard" and encourages them to "shout louder" during the chorus. It was released by RCA Records on July 8, 2003 as the fourth single from the album. [52], Credits adapted from "Can't Hold Us Down" CD liner notes[53], ^shipments figures based on certification alonesales+streaming figures based on certification alone, A 20-second sample of "Can't Hold Us Down", a hip hop and R&B song which criticizes "common" societal, Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals, Australian Recording Industry Association, "Aguilera aims for edgy, but richer, sound", "Christina Stands Up For The Ladies, Discusses Father's Abuse", "Myley Cyrus' 'We Can't Stop' & 8 Examples of Female Pop Stars Recruiting Hip-Hop Producers", "Christina Aguilera: Can't Hold Us Down [Vinyl]", "A soundproofed room of one's own: 17 well-intended yet misguided feminist anthems", "Christina Aguilera feat. [19] Andy Cohn from The Fader provided a more favorable review, and opined that Aguilera's "sass" helped to highlight her mixed Irish-Ecuadorian background. Complete your Christina Aguilera Featuring Lil' Kim collection. [14], "Can't Hold Us Down" lyrically discusses feminism;[18] the song criticizes "common" gender-related double standards, in which men are applauded for their sexual behaviors, while women who behave in a similar fashion are disdained. Can't Hold Us Down is a popular song by Princess Beat | Create your own TikTok videos with the Can't Hold Us Down song and explore 0 videos made by new and popular creators. [26] Stylus Magazine's Todd Burns was critical of the song's "bland" lyrics yet appreciated the dancehall elements that emerged at the end of the track. [43], The music video for "Can't Hold Us Down" was directed by David LaChapelle, who previously directed the music video for Stripped's lead single "Dirrty" in 2002. The song peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was…. The song was a sleeper hit, gaining more attention in 2012.It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making it their second number-one hit in the United States. The track was written and produced by Scott Storch, with additional songwriting by Aguilera and Matt Morris. Importante lang gyud kaayo. CAN'T HOLD US DOWN es una canción de Christina Aguilera que se estrenó el 8 de julio de 2003, este tema está incluido dentro del disco Stripped. " Can't Hold Us Down " é uma canção gravada pela cantora americana Christina Aguilera para seu quarto álbum de estúdio, Stripped (2002). Xtina & Lil' Kim were so great together. Murali Balaji, author of the article "Vixen Resistin': Redefining black womanhood in hip-hop music videos" published in the Journal of Black Studies, noted that "blackness and sexuality" has become characteristics by which African-American women are able to self-define. If the guy have three girls then he's the man He can even give her some head or sex her off But if a girl do the same she's a whore But the tables about to turn I bet my fame on it. [19], As the video starts with Aguilera is chatting with a group of women. This song will become a classic in the following years. "Can't Hold Us Down" received mixed reviews from music critics. Lil' Kim – Can't Hold Us Down", Norwegiancharts.com – Christina Aguilera feat. Can't Hold Us Down [Christina Aguilera] So, what am I not s'pposed to have an opinion? "Can't Hold Us Down" is a song by Christina Aguilera featuring Lil' Kim, taken from Aguilera's fourth studio album, Stripped. Nicholas Ransbottom from The Charleston Gazette placed the song on his list of the top ten songs of female empowerment in 2013, calling it a "great anthem about women sticking up for themselves in a misogynistic world". «Can’t Hold Us Down» (с англ. Never can, never will, can't hold us down Check it Here's something I just can't understand If a guy have three girls then he's the man He can even give us some head and s*x her raw If the girl do the same, then she's a whore But the table's about to turn I'll bet my fame on it Cats take my ideas and put they name on it You just need to be a good human being. Lil' Kim – Can't Hold Us Down", "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2003 Singles", Charts.nz – Christina Aguilera feat. "Can't Hold Us Down" is the fourth single from Christina Aguilera's second album, Stripped. 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Dawk, Background vocals – Crystal Drummer. Call me a bitch cause I speak what's on my mind Guess it's easier for you to swallow if I sat and smiled. At the end of August Christina joined Madonna and chart-rival Britney Spears on stage at the MTV Video Music Awards for what has gone on to become the most talked-about music performance in decades. They performed their own hip hop dance skills against each other. Blige. Lil' Kim – Can't Hold Us Down", "Arhiva romanian top 100 – Editia 2, saptamina 12.01 - 18.01, 2004", "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100", Swedishcharts.com – Christina Aguilera feat. [33] Additionally, it reached number 2 on the New Zealand Singles Chart. Club included the track on their list of seventeen "well-intended yet misguided feminist anthems" in 2010; they agreed that the song itself was "actually one of her better songs", although they felt that its accompanying music video overshadowed its lyrical "[confrontation of] the double standard of female sexuality" since Aguilera conducted herself in a provocative fashion that conflicted its intended meaning. Can't hold us, can't hold us, can't hold us, can't hold us, can't hold us, can't hold us. [17] Aguilera and Kim's vocals on the track, which Taylor described as "faux-R&B",[15] span two octaves, from F3 to F5. [19], Media outlets speculated that the lyrics of "Can't Hold Us Down" were directed towards rapper Eminem, who referred to Aguilera in his songs "Off the Wall" and "The Real Slim Shady". Wish Kim’s verse was much longer. Teen Romance: Can't hold us down (Ikalima sa pito ka mga gula) + A A-OLIVER PEPITO FLORES . [3] She named the album Stripped, explaining that the term represented "a new beginning, a re-introduction of [herself] as a new artist". [48] In late 2003, the track was included on the setlist of The Stripped Tour,[49] which acted as the Justified and Stripped Tour's extension and happened without Timberlake's acts. The music video directed by David LaChapelle was released on November 17, 2009. Wa ko kadesisyon dayon kon mosugot ba ko sa gihangyo ni Rodrigo nako. [42] Several writers for The A.V. American singer Christina Aguilera rose to prominence with the successes of her first three studio albums Christina Aguilera (1999), Mi Reflejo (2000), and My Kind of Christmas (2000). Can't Hold Us Lyrics: Hey, hey, hey / Good to see you / Come on, dude, let's go / Yeah! [34] It peaked at number 4 on the Hungarian Singles Chart,[35] number 5 on the Irish Singles Chart,[36] and number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. Lil' Kim – Can't Hold Us Down", Dutchcharts.nl – Christina Aguilera feat. The Enterprise Studios, Burbank, CA, and Conway Studios, Hollywood. / Ha-ha-ha-ha alright / Alright, okay / Alright, okay / Alright, okay / Return of the Mack / Get 'em Can’t Hold Us Down [13][19] In the book Therapeutic Uses of Rap and Hip-Hop, Susan Hadley and George Yancy discuss that "Can't Hold Us Down" is a hip hop song that "encourages young women to be proud, strong, and empowered to be all that they can be". When Aguilera leaves the conversation, a man suddenly grabs her butt, making Aguilera stop and causing an argument between them. [47], Though Lil' Kim was not performed the song together, Aguilera performed "Can't Hold Us Down" on her Justified and Stripped Tour, which was held in support of Aguilera's Stripped and Justin Timberlake's album Justified (2002). Fans of … [41], The song has been recognized as a feminist anthem. [24], Upon its release, "Can't Hold Us Down" received mixed reviews from music critics. Barack Obama and Stephen Colbert both consider themselves to be feminists. Still an amazing verse tho. It was released by RCA Records on July 8, 2003 as the fourth single from the album. Lil' Kim – Can't Hold Us Down", Italiancharts.com – Christina Aguilera feat. Billboard Hot 100 and charted within the top ten of record charts of several countries including Australia, Denmark, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. [4] Hip hop producer Scott Storch wrote and produced several tracks for the album, including "Can't Hold Us Down". Wyprodukowany przez Scotta Storcha oraz nagrany z gościnnym udziałem raperki Lil’ Kim, utwór wydany został jako czwarty singel promujący krążek 26 sierpnia 2003 roku. So, what, am I not 'sposed to have an opinion? NAGHUNAHUNA ko. "Can't Hold Us Down" is de vierde single van Christina Aguilera's tweede album, Stripped.Ze zingt samen met Lil' Kim in dit nummer. The music video for "Can't Hold Us" was filmed in the USA and New Zealand by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis with their friends. Lil' Kim – Can't Hold Us Down", Swisscharts.com – Christina Aguilera feat. [22] Aguilera comments on the double standard with the lyrics "The guy gets all the glory the more he can score / While the girl can do the same and yet you call her a whore". It was filmed in a Los Angeles soundstage that depicted a 1980s Lower East Side neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City. Nociam94 exactly. "Can't Hold Us" is a song written and performed by American hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and singer Ray Dalton, originally released on August 16, 2011 as the second single from the duo's debut studio album The Heist (2012). The single charted at numbers 7[38] and 15[39] on the Belgian Flanders and Walloon Singles Charts, respectively. (shout louder) Lettin' 'em know we're gonna stand our ground Stand our ground Lift your hands high and wave 'em proud Oh-oh Take a deep breath and say it loud Never can never will Can't hold us down Uh Oh-oh oh-oh Uh Uh Uh-uh Uh Uh Uh Spread the word Can't hold us down Yeah We here We back again Yeah LiL' Kim and Christina Aguilera Yeah It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the 2004 ceremony, but lost to "Whenever I Say Your Name" by Sting and Mary J. Blige. Never can, never will, can't hold us down Spread the word, can't hold us down We here, we back again Lil' Kim and Christina Aguilera Can't hold us down Submit Corrections. [44] She is seen with dyed black hair and is wearing dark mascara and gold earrings. [23] Jacqueline Hodges writing for BBC Music appreciated Lil's Kim's inclusion on the track for adding "a bit of edge". A music video for "Can't Hold Us Down" was directed by David LaChapelle, inspired by the Lower East Side of New York City in the 1980s. [28] On reviewing Aguilera's greatest hits album, Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits in 2008, Nick Levine from Digital Spy shared disappointment because the song could not make it to the compilation. [23][24][25] Spin magazine's Josh Kun wrote that Aguilera suggested Eminem "Must talk so big / To make up for smaller things". The single also peaked at #2 in New Zealand, #6 in the UK and #5 in Australia. The single has been widely recognized as a feminist anthem. Listen on Apple Music: https://apple.co/3hUk98tMacklemore & Ryan Lewis present the official music video for Can't Hold Us feat. The song peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals in 2004. At the bridge, Lil' Kim appears in a bikini and a mesh black coat, and dances in her high heels. Can't Hold Us Down" là một bản nhạc pop pha lẫn hip hop có nhạc lý tương tự như "Dirrty". [5] Additional writing credits for the song were provided by Aguilera and Matt Morris. Spotify marked this song as "The Most-Streamed Song of 2013". Ray Dalton. [37] On May 4, 2020, it was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry for shipments of 200,000 copies in the UK. About “Can’t Hold Us Down” “Can’t Hold Us Down” is a feminist anthem that challenges double-standards and is the fourth single from Stripped. [30] The song peaked at number 4 on the Canadian Singles Chart. [14] Chuck Taylor from Billboard described it as a R&B track,[15] while The New York Times's Kelefa Sanneh characterized it as a hip hop song. The argument ends with Aguilera spraying the men with a water hose, which she holds between her legs and parodies the penis. lil' Kim – Can't Hold Us Down", "5 Videos To Remind Christina Aguilera of Herself", "Aguilera, Timberlake aging well / Sexy, soulful show in Oakland", "Two Years Later, Aguilera Fans Finally Getting Their Due: A Refund", "Concert Review: Christina Aguilera – Back to Basics Tour", Austriancharts.at – Christina Aguilera feat. [13] Yasamin Saeidi from Burton Mail listed "Can't Hold Us Down" on her list of the "top ten empowering lady anthems" in 2013. (2004). Never can, never will, can't hold us down Lil' Kim: Here's something I just can't understand If the guy have three girls then he's the man He can either give us some head, s** her off If the girl does the same, then she's a whore But the table's about to turn I'll bet my fame on it Cats take my ideas and put their name on it