"Don't Touch Me (Throw da Water on 'Em)" |
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Single by Busta Rhymes | ||||
Released | April 15, 2008 (iTunes) | |||
Format | Digital download | |||
Recorded | 2007 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 3:33 | |||
Label | Flipmode, Aftermath, Interscope | |||
Writer(s) | Trevor Smith, Jr. | |||
Producer(s) | Grind Music | |||
Busta Rhymes singles chronology | ||||
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"Don't Touch Me (Throw da Water on 'Em)" is a promo single for rapper Busta Rhymes' album Back on My B.S.. It was produced by Grind Music (LV & Sean C) for The Hitmen. The song samples "I Can Give You Love" by 1960s/1970s soul band The Diplomats (not to be confused with the rap crew). The official remix features Reek Da Villain, Spliff Star, Lil Wayne, Nas, The Game, and Big Daddy Kane. The song was in the YouTube dance battle between the Adam Chu Dance Crew vs Miley Mandy Dance Crew. It was played during the opening act of the MTV Movie Awards for a dance off between Chris Brown and Mike Myers.
The track reached #83 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It was also featured in the video game NBA Live 09. When the album Back on My B.S. was officially released, this track did not appear on the album.
An official remix was released through the Internet. It features Reek da Villain, Spliff Star, Lil Wayne, Nas, The Game and Big Daddy Kane. The song is 4:56 and is longer than the original. Busta Rhymes has confirmed that the remix will have a music video made.
Another remix was done by Travis Barker. Asher Roth also made a freestyle over the song's instrumental.