Bow Wow (That's My Name)

"Bow Wow (That's My Name)" is the second single from American rapper Lil' Bow Wow's debut album, Beware of Dog. It features fellow rapper Snoop Dogg and was released on October 31, 2000. The song peaked at number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was Bow Wow's first major international hit, becoming a top-10 hit in Australia and eight European countries, including France and the Netherlands, where it peaked at number two.

Composition "Bow Wow (That's My Name)" samples "Dernier Domicile Connu", originally recorded by François de Roubaix, and "Atomic Dog" by George Clinton.

Music video The video was shot of Los Angeles directed by Dave Meyers. Bow Wow appears in the video along with his alleged "Godfather" Snoop Dogg, Fred Durst, Chanté Moore, Moby, and his 'mentor' Jermaine Dupri. The beginning of the music video, in which students sit in a classroom during detention, is referenced in the music video of Ava Max's 2019 song "So Am I".

Track listing Maxi CD single Bow Wow (That's My Name) (Track Masters remix) Bow Wow (That's My Name) (Going Back to Cali remix) Bow Wow (That's My Name) (radio edit) Bow Wow (That's My Name) (instrumental)

The "radio edit" completely removes Snoop Dogg's rap and instead, includes a new verse. It also removes Lil' Bow Wow's mention of Snoop Dogg and Jermaine Dupri's line as well, making it a song by Lil' Bow Wow only. All versions censor profanities, including the second half of "motherfucker" in Snoop's verse, leading listeners to only hear "woof, mother-woof...the Dogg came to play".

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2001)PeakpositionCanada (Nielsen SoundScan)35Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)6

Year-end charts Chart (2001)PositionAustralia (ARIA)39Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)56Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)18Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)199Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)45France (SNEP)30Germany (Media Control)57Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)58Netherlands (Single Top 100)44Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)33Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)33UK Singles (OCC)130US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)62US Hot Rap Singles (Billboard)4US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)62

Certifications

Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesOctober 31, 2000Urban radioSo So DefUnited KingdomApril 2, 2001AustraliaApril 16, 2001CD

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