Will Smith - Gettin Jiggy Wit It [AUTHENTIC]

: The song is a paradox in music history. It won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1999 and topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks. However, it later appeared on lists of the "Worst Songs Ever" by AOL Radio and Pitchfork, serving as a case study for the polarizing nature of "pop-rap".

: "Soul Makossa" by Manu Dibango (specifically the "mama-uh, mama-uh" line) and "Love Rap" by Spoonie Gee . Will Smith - Gettin Jiggy Wit It

The song's composition is a fusion of several prior works, including: : "He's the Greatest Dancer" by Sister Sledge . Chorus Sample : "Sang and Dance" by The Bar-Kays . : The song is a paradox in music history

: The track is a prime example of the "Shiny Suit Era" production style, utilizing high-profile samples like Sister Sledge's "He's the Greatest Dancer" . Musical Foundations : "Soul Makossa" by Manu Dibango (specifically the