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"Hate On Me" was a single released in 2007 by American R&B/soul singer/actress Jill Scott. The song was released in support of her third studio album, The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3. Hate On Me peaked to number 24 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, Scott's re-entry R&B top 40 song since 2005. The song also earned Scott a Grammy nomination in 2008, for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
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- 2007
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If I could give you the world on a silver platterWould it even matter, you'd still be mad at meIf I could find in all this a dozen rosesWhich I would give to you, you'd still be miserableHere reality I'm gon' be who I be and I don't feel no faultsFor all the lies that you boughtYou can try as you may, break me down but I sayThat it ain't up to you, gone and do what you doHate on me, hater, now or later'Cause I'm gonna do me, you'll be mad, babyGo 'head and hate on me, hater, I'm not afraid ofWhat I got I paid for, you can hate on meOoh, if I gave you peaches outta my own gardenAnd I made you a peach pie, would you slap me highWonder if I gave you diamonds out of my own wombWould you feel the love in that or ask why not the moonIf I gave you sanity for the whole of humanityHad all the solutions for the pain and pollutionNo matter where I live, despite the things I giveYou'll always be this way, so go 'head andHate on me, hater, now or later'Cause I'm gonna do me, you'll be mad, babyGo 'head and hate on me, hater, I'm not afraid ofWhat I got I paid for, you can hate on me Hate on me, hater, now or later'Cause I'm gonna do me, you'll be mad, babyGo 'head and hate on me, hater, I'm not afraid ofWhat I got I paid for, you can hate on me You cannot hate on me 'cause my mind is freeFeel my destiny, so shall it beYou cannot hate on me 'cause my mind is freeFeel my destiny, so shall it be Hate on me, hater, now or later'Cause I'm gonna do me, you'll be mad, babyGo 'head and hate on me, hater, I'm not afraid ofWhat I got I paid for, you can hate on meHate on me, hater, now or later'Cause I'm gonna do me, you'll be mad, babyGo 'head and hate on me, hater, I'm not afraid ofWhat I got I paid for, you can hate on me You cannot hate on me 'cause my mind is freeFeel my destiny, so shall it beYou cannot hate on me 'cause my mind is freeFeel my destiny, so shall it be Hate on me, hater, now or later'Cause I'm gonna do me, you'll be made, babyGo 'head and hate on me, hater, I'm not afraid ofWhat I got I paid for, you can hate on me
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Jill Scott
Jill Scott (born April 4, 1972) is a Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter, actress and poet. Since 1999, Scott has made a reputation for being a classic, thought provoking artist gained by her 2000 multi-platinum selling debut, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1. Their followups Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 released in 2004, and The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 released in 2007 both achieved gold status. She made her cinematic debut in the films Hounddog and Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? in 2007. She also appeared as the lead role in the BBC/HBO series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. more »
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Written by: ADAM W. BLACKSTONE, JILL H. SCOTT, STEVEN WADELL MCKIE
Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Hate on Me" is a song from the Neo-Soul and R&B genre that shows Jill Scott's commitment to authenticity in her music. |
Album InformationThe song is a single from Jill Scott's third studio album "The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3," released in 2007. |
Song MessageThe song sends a message of resilience and self-love, encouraging listeners to embrace themselves fully and not let negativity from others affect their self-belief. |
Music Video DirectionThe music video for "Hate on Me" was directed by American film and music video director, Clifton Bell. |
Chart Performance"Hate on Me" stayed on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for 20 weeks and peaked at position 27. |
Television PerformanceThe song gained wide attention when it was performed in the popular Fox television musical drama series, "Glee," in 2009. |
Social ImpactThe song has been embraced by many as an anthem of empowerment and self-love, gaining a cult-like status in the R&B community. |
Critical AcclaimThe song received widespread positive reviews from music critics, many praising Scott's powerful vocals and the song's empowering lyrics. |
Song's InstrumentationThe sound of "Hate on Me" is distinguished by its use of brass instruments, providing a soulful, jazz-inspired backdrop to Scott's expressive vocals. |
Award Nomination"Hate on Me" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance in 2008. |
CollaborationThe song was written by Jill Scott collaboratively with Adam Blackstone and Steve McKie, showcasing her appreciation for creative collaboration. |
Cultural ImpactSince its release, "Hate on Me" has been used in various forms of media, from films to television shows, further cementing its impact on popular culture. |
Inspiration Behind the SongJill Scott has mentioned in interviews that she wrote "Hate on Me" as a way to defy haters and negative influencers in her life. |
Time Signature"Hate on Me" is played in a unique 12/8 time signature, which adds to the track's soulful and distinct rhythmic feel. |
Live PerformanceJill Scott has performed "Hate on Me" at several of her concerts often incorporating a powerful use of lighting and staging to highlight the song's theme. |
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