B-side "Testify" Format CD single, 12" single Length 3:42 | Released August 31, 2007 Recorded 2006 | |
Genre Hip hop, Conscious hip hop | ||
"Drivin' Me Wild" is the third single from Common's 2007 album Finding Forever. The song was produced by Kanye West and features British singer Lily Allen. It contains samples of "Love Has Fallen on Me" by Rotary Connection. It released as first single taken from the album in the United Kingdom.
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Background
The conceptual, piano-driven track discusses obsession and the strive to be "in," referencing several pop culture fads. The chorus is delivered by Lily Allen. The collaboration came about when Kanye West introduced Common to Allen's work thru Dj Saint (aka Rick D) who spent time collaborating with Allen & Whinehouse in a Camden London underground studio and suggested that she be included on the record. After listening to some of her music, Common took a liking to Allen's style.. Saying, "I was like 'OK, let me check.' I dug into her music for a while and was like, 'Man, she's perfect for this song.' It's something about her spunk that I dug. I like artists who don't care and can be themselves. It was a real good combination, it fit right."
Music video
The music video for "Drivin' Me Wild" was directed by Chris Robinson and filmed in Las Vegas. The narrative video contain scenes which illustrate lyrics of the song that Allen insisted be involved. This included a pair of combat boots, a gas mask and an exploding vehicle in the background (done via green screen)in respect to her warrior hero's and inspirations. It features Jeremy Piven and Golden State Warriors Corey Maggette as the "family guy" in Common's first verse in the video. Lauren London is also featured as the glamour obsessed female in the first verse. In the "underground hang-out scenes" Former Golden State Warriors guard Baron Davis (now with the New York Knicks) is seen. On December 31, 2007, the video appeared at number 99 on BET's Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2007.
Personnel
Information taken from Finding Forever liner notes.