Will Smith - — Gettin Jiggy Wit It

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: A long-standing rumor suggests that the legendary rapper Nas ghostwrote the track. While Nas has stated that Smith wrote the lyrics and he only contributed "a line or two," other executives have maintained that Nas’s influence was more significant. This debate is often used to discuss the "purity" of rap vs. commercial success. Will Smith - Gettin Jiggy Wit It

: "Soul Makossa" by Manu Dibango (specifically the "mama-uh, mama-uh" line) and "Love Rap" by Spoonie Gee . commercial success

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 . Chorus Sample : "Sang and Dance" by The Bar-Kays