"You All Dat" is a song recorded by the Bahamian group, Baha Men featuring uncredited guest vocals from American vocalist Imani Coppola. Originally on 2 Zero 0-0, a re-recorded version was released in January 2001 as the second and final single from their album, Who Let the Dogs Out following the departure of original lead singer Nehemiah Hield. It reached the top 10 in Australia and reached the top 20 in the United Kingdom.
Content The song, which samples "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", is about a man trying to seduce a woman at a party.
A "clean" edit changes the line "You gotta have balls or you ain't gonna get none" to "You gotta be bold or you ain't gonna get none."
Track listings CD maxi – Europe "You All Dat" (Radio Edit) – 3:32 "You All Dat" (Berman Brother Radio Edit) – 3:51 "You All Dat" (Berman Brothers Remix Instrumental) – 3:49 "You're Mine" – 3:46
Charts and sales
Weekly charts +Weekly chart performance for "You All Dat"Chart (2001)Peakposition
Year-end charts +Year-end chart performance for "You All Dat"Chart (2001)PositionAustralia (ARIA)46
In popular media The song was featured in season 2, episode 15 ("The Grandparents") of Malcolm in the Middle. It was also included on the show's soundtrack, Music from Malcolm in the Middle, released in 2000.
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