Let Me Blow Ya Mind
{{Short description|2001 single by Eve featuring Gwen Stefani}}
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{{Infobox song
| name = Let Me Blow Ya Mind
| cover = Eve Featuring Gwen Stefani - Let Me Blow Ya Mind.jpg
| type = single
| artist = Eve featuring Gwen Stefani
| album = Scorpion
| B-side = {{unbulleted list|"Got It All"|"Ain't Got No Dough"|"Gotta Man"}}
| released = {{Start date|2001|4|2}}
| recorded =
| studio = Record One (Sherman Oaks, California)
| genre = {{hlist|Hip hop|R&B{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/eve-usher-2001-summer-songs-7897946/|title=Eve, Usher, and More—Tracks That Take You Back To Summer of 2001|magazine=Billboard|date=August 23, 2017|accessdate=July 26, 2023}}}}
| length = 3:51
| label =
| writer =
| producer =
- Dr. Dre
- Scott Storch
| chronology = Eve
| prev_title = Who's That Girl?
| prev_year = 2001
| next_title = Caramel
| next_year = 2001
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = Gwen Stefani
| type = single
| prev_title = South Side
| prev_year = 2000
| title = Let Me Blow Ya Mind
| year = 2001
| next_title = What You Waiting For?
| next_year = 2004
}}
{{External music video|{{YouTube|Wt88GMJmVk0|"Let Me Blow Ya Mind"}}|header=Music video}}
}}
"Let Me Blow Ya Mind" is a song by American rapper Eve featuring American singer Gwen Stefani of No Doubt. It was released on April 2, 2001, as the second and final single from the former's second album, Scorpion. It became Eve's highest-charting single on the US Billboard Hot 100 (later tied with 2002's collaboration with Alicia Keys "Gangsta Lovin'"), peaking at number two on the week of August 18, 2001. Worldwide, the song reached number 29 in Canada, number four in Australia and the United Kingdom, and number one in Belgium (Flanders and Wallonia), Ireland, Norway, and Switzerland.
The song was listed at number seven on the 2001 Pazz & Jop list, a survey of several hundred music critics conducted by Robert Christgau.[http://www.robertchristgau.com/xg/pnj/pjres01.php "Jazz & Pop 2001: Critics' List"]. The Village Voice. February 12, 2002. Retrieved August 15, 2007. It won a Grammy Award in 2002 for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards, which was a new category at the time.{{cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/awards/44th-annual-grammy-awards-2001|title=2001 Grammy Winners|publisher=Grammy Awards|access-date=October 19, 2020}} The music video won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.
Composition and lyrics
"Let Me Blow Ya Mind" was written completely by Eve and produced by Dr. Dre and Scott Storch for her 2001 album Scorpion. Eve had previously been signed by Dr. Dre, but had then been dropped from his Aftermath label for lack of direction. After her second deal with Ruff Ryders, she was able to reconnect with Dr. Dre.{{cite web | title=Eve, "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" (2002) | website=Rolling Stone Australia | date=January 26, 2022 | url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/-36531/eve-let-me-blow-ya-mind-2002-36564/ | access-date=October 30, 2022}}{{cite web | last=Markman | first=Rob | title=Eve On Dr. Dre: I Didn't 'Like Being Told What To Do' - News | website=MTV | date=November 29, 2012 | url=https://www.mtv.com/news/fjq8lt/eve-dr-dre-aftermath | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012151255/https://www.mtv.com/news/fjq8lt/eve-dr-dre-aftermath | url-status=dead | archive-date=October 12, 2022 | access-date=October 30, 2022}} The lyrics address those who doubted Eve's ability to maintain mainstream popularity.{{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/00s/2001/BB-2001-04-14.pdf|title=Reviews & Previes – Singles|last=Taylor|first=Chuck|author-link=Chuck Taylor (music journalist)|magazine=Billboard|volume=113|issue=15|page=31|date=April 14, 2001|access-date=September 29, 2020}} Eve was told that the song was "never going to work"; however, her chemistry with Gwen Stefani was strong.{{cite web | last=Gray | first=Arielle | title=Eve Was Told 'Let Me Blow Ya Mind' Would 'Never Work.' She Made It Anyway | website=Glamour | date=October 21, 2021 | url=https://www.glamour.com/story/eve-was-told-let-me-blow-ya-mind-would-never-work-she-made-it-anyway | access-date=October 30, 2022}}{{cite web | last1=Crowder | first1=Khaaliq | title=Eve Says Her Record Label Had Trepidation About 2001 Gwen Stefani Collaboration | website=VIBE.com | date=December 18, 2018 | url=https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/eve-gwen-stefani-collaboration-record-label-627006/ | access-date=October 30, 2022}} The song is performed in the key of G{{Sharp}} minor with a tempo of 90 beats per minute.{{Cite web|url=http://www.spotontrack.com/track/let-me-blow-ya-mind-uk-radio-edit/343719|title=Spot on Track – The Spotify Tracker|website=www.spotontrack.com|access-date=January 27, 2018}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-US/se/ID_No/157358/Product.aspx|title=Eve featuring Gwen Stefani: Let Me Blow Ya Mind Digital Sheet Music by Eve featuring Gwen Stefani|website=www.sheetmusicdirect.com|access-date=January 27, 2018}}
Music video
In the video, Gwen Stefani and Eve are shown stopping at a red light. Eve brings in a gang of party crashers, and she tells Gwen to tag along. Gwen gets out of her car and gets onto a all-terrain vehicle. They crash a formal party (whose attendees include actor Udo Kier) with their loud music and rowdiness and are subsequently arrested. A Leona Helmsley lookalike appears in the video. She tells police officers about the disturbance as Stefani and Eve disrupt the party. Rapper/producer Dr. Dre also makes an appearance at the end of the video when he comes to jail and pays the bail for Eve and Stefani. Fellow Ruff Ryders Jadakiss and Styles P appear in a scene in which Eve acts as a bartender.
The video won the 2001 MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video, and it was also nominated for Best Hip-Hop Video, losing to Outkast's "Ms. Jackson".{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2001/|title=MTV Video Music Awards {{!}} 2001 – Winners|publisher=MTV|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160518113232/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2001/|archive-date=May 18, 2016|access-date=October 19, 2020}}
Track listings
All versions of "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" feature Gwen Stefani.
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Australasian CD single{{cite AV media notes|title=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|year=2001|type=Australasian CD single liner notes|publisher=Interscope Records, Ruff Ryders Entertainment|id=497 562-2}}
- "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" (album version) – 3:50
- "Got It All" (featuring Jadakiss) – 3:48
- "Who's That Girl?" (Akhenaton remix) – 3:59
- "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" (video) – 4:15
- "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" (album version) – 3:50
- "Got It All" (featuring Jadakiss) – 3:48
European maxi-CD single{{cite AV media notes|title=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|year=2001|type=European maxi-CD single liner notes|publisher=Interscope Records, Ruff Ryders Entertainment|id=497 605-2}}
- "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" – 3:50
- "Who's That Girl?" (C.L.A.S. remix) – 4:28
- "Ain't Got No Dough" (featuring Missy Elliott) – 4:17
- "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" (CD-ROM video)
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UK CD single{{cite AV media notes|title=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|year=2001|type=UK CD single liner notes|publisher=Interscope Records, Ruff Ryders Entertainment|id=497 593 2}}
- "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" – 3:50
- "Who's That Girl?" (Akhenaton remix) – 3:58
- "Gotta Man" – 4:24
- "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" (video)
:A1. "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" – 3:50
:A2. "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" (instrumental) – 5:15
:B1. "Who's That Girl?" (C.L.A.S. remix) – 4:28
UK cassette single{{cite AV media notes|title=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|year=2001|type=UK cassette single sleeve|publisher=Interscope Records, Ruff Ryders Entertainment|id=497 593 4}}
- "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" – 3:50
- "Who's That Girl?" (main pass) – 3:58
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Charts
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=Weekly charts=
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!scope="col"|Chart (2001–2002) !scope="col"|Peak |
{{single chart|Australia|4|artist=Eve feat. Gwen Stefani|song=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|rowheader=true}} |
{{single chart|Australiaurban|2|url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20020220130000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20020221-0000/www.aria.com.au/issue605.pdf|urltitle=Issue 605|rowheader=true|access-date=September 21, 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} |
{{single chart|Austria|6|artist=Eve feat. Gwen Stefani|song=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|rowheader=true}} |
{{single chart|Flanders|1|artist=Eve feat. Gwen Stefani|song=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|rowheader=true|access-date=August 14, 2013}} |
{{single chart|Wallonia|1|artist=Eve feat. Gwen Stefani|song=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|rowheader=true|access-date=August 24, 2013}} |
scope="row"|Canada (BDS){{cite web|url=http://www.athleticscanada.com/JamMusicCharts/BDS_1.html|title=The Hits Charts (Airplay): Top 100 singles|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010926023250/http://www.athleticscanada.com/JamMusicCharts/BDS_1.html |archive-date=September 26, 2001 }}
|24 |
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{{single chart|Denmark|3|artist=Eve feat. Gwen Stefani|song=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|rowheader=true}} |
scope="row"|Europe (European Hot 100)[http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/78433/bob-the-builder-mambos-to-uk-no-1 Bob The Builder Mambos To U.K. No. 1]
|1 |
{{single chart|Finland|19|artist=Eve feat. Gwen Stefani|song=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|rowheader=true}} |
{{single chart|France|15|artist=Eve feat. Gwen Stefani|song=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|rowheader=true}} |
{{single chart|Germany|5|artist=Eve feat. Gwen Stefani|song=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|songid=4842|rowheader=true}} |
{{single chart|Ireland2|1|song=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|rowheader=true}} |
{{single chart|Italy|17|artist=Eve feat. Gwen Stefani|song=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|rowheader=true}} |
{{single chart|Dutch40|2|year=2001|week=35|rowheader=true}} |
{{single chart|Dutch100|2|artist=Eve feat. Gwen Stefani|song=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|rowheader=true}} |
{{single chart|New Zealand|7|artist=Eve feat. Gwen Stefani|song=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|rowheader=true}} |
{{single chart|Norway|1|artist=Eve feat. Gwen Stefani|song=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|rowheader=true}} |
scope="row"|Portugal (AFP){{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/00s/2002/MM-2002-02-09.pdf|title=Top National Sellers|magazine=Music & Media|volume=20|issue=7|page=15|date=February 9, 2002|access-date=March 16, 2020}}
| 7 |
{{single chart|Scotland|3|date=20010825|rowheader=true}} |
{{single chart|Sweden|6|artist=Eve feat. Gwen Stefani|song=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|rowheader=true}} |
{{single chart|Switzerland|1|artist=Eve feat. Gwen Stefani|song=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|rowheader=true}} |
{{single chart|UK|4|date=20010825|rowheader=true|access-date=December 16, 2018}} |
{{single chart|UKrandb|1|date=20010825|rowheader=true|access-date=March 19, 2021}} |
{{single chart|Billboardhot100|2|artist=Eve|rowheader=true|access-date=December 2, 2018}} |
{{single chart|Billboardrandbhiphop|6|artist=Eve|rowheader=true|access-date=December 2, 2018}} |
{{single chart|Billboardrapsongs|10|artist=Eve|rowheader=true|access-date=December 25, 2023}} |
{{single chart|Billboardpopsongs|1|artist=Eve|rowheader=true|access-date=December 2, 2018}} |
{{single chart|Billboardrhythmic|1|artist=Eve|rowheader=true|access-date=December 2, 2018}} |
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!Chart (2013) !Peak |
{{single chart|UKdance|37|date=20130512|rowheader=true|access-date=March 19, 2021}} |
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!scope="col"|Chart (2000–2009) !scope="col"|Position |
scope="row"|Netherlands (Single Top 100){{cite web|url=https://dutchcharts.nl/decennium.asp?cat=s&dec=00|title=Decennium Charts – Singles 2000–2009|publisher=MegaCharts|language=nl|access-date=May 3, 2022}}
|89 |
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scope="row"|US Billboard Hot 100{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/decadeendcharts/2009/hot100-songs|title=The Billboard Hot 100 Singles & Tracks – Decade Year End Charts|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110326034137/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/decadeendcharts/2009/hot100-songs|archive-date=March 26, 2011|access-date=April 18, 2011}}
|95 |
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Certifications
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Australia|type=single|award=Platinum|relyear=2001|certyear=2001|access-date=May 24, 2018}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Belgium|type=single|award=Platinum|relyear=2001|certyear=2001|access-date=December 16, 2018}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Denmark|type=single|award=Gold|artist=Eve, Gwen Stefani & Stevie J|title=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|relyear=2001|certyear=2024|id=14234|access-date=August 10, 2024}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=France|type=single|award=Silver|artist=Eve|title=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|relyear=2001|certyear=2002|source=archive|access-date=April 21, 2022}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Germany|artist=Eve feat. Gwen Stefani|title=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|award=Gold|type=single|relyear=2001|certyear=2023|access-date=May 24, 2023}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=New Zealand|title=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|artist=Eve feat. Gwen Stefani|type=single|award=Platinum|number=2|relyear=2001|certyear=2023|source=radioscope|access-date=December 19, 2024}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Norway|type=single|award=Platinum|relyear=2001|certyear=2001|nosales=true|access-date=March 27, 2019}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Sweden|type=single|award=Gold|relyear=2001|certyear=2001|access-date=July 3, 2019}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Switzerland|artist=Eve feat. Gwen|title=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|award=Gold|relyear=2001|certyear=2001|type=single|access-date=December 16, 2018}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|artist=Eve ft Gwen Stefani|title=Let Me Blow Ya Mind|award=Platinum|relyear=2001|certyear=2020|type=single|access-date=June 12, 2020|id=10710-3239-1|salesamount=628,000|salesref={{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/gwen-stefanis-top-10-biggest-singles-on-the-official-chart__31802/|title=Gwen Stefani's Top 10 biggest singles on the Official Chart|last=Griffiths|first=George|publisher=Official Charts Company|date=December 8, 2020|access-date=December 8, 2020}}}}
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Release history
References
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Category:European Hot 100 Singles number-one singles
Category:Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
Category:Interscope Records singles
Category:Irish Singles Chart number-one singles
Category:MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video
Category:Number-one singles in Norway
Category:Number-one singles in Switzerland
Category:Ruff Ryders Entertainment singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Dr. Dre
Category:Song recordings produced by Scott Storch
Category:Songs written by Dr. Dre
Category:Songs written by Eve (rapper)
Category:Songs written by Mike Elizondo
Category:Songs written by Scott Storch