Hey Mama is such a captivating hit number! There are some songs that you can vibe at any time. Hey Mama is that one killer song. This song was released back in the year 2015; it remains one of the most popular tracks. Hey Mama is the fourth single from David Guetta’s 2014 studio album “Listen”. It was released on 16 March 2015 and now stands with over 1.5 billion views on YouTube.
This song is a power-packed collaboration of some phenomenal stars. Basically, this song is by the French producer and DJ David Guetta. It was co-produced by the famed Dutch DJ Afro Jack. The vocals of this song are what make it stand out. Nicki Minaj and Bebe Rexha are the powerhouses who lend their vocals for this track. The lyrics were written by Bebe Rexha, Sean Douglas, Ester Dean, Giorgio Tuinfort, and Allen Lomax.
The song grabbed both commercial and critical success.
How to Download David Guetta – Hey Mama ft. Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & Afrojack
You can download the song from Amazon Music. Click on The Download button at the end of the review. If you like David Guetta songs, you should also listen to Titanium, Say My Name (this one is also with Bebe Rexha), and Goodbye (this one is also with Nicki Minaj). The fans of Nicky Minaj will enjoy Bed, Side to Side, and Barbie Dreams, while Bebe Rexha’s fans should listen to I’m a Mess.
The Song Review
Hey Mama – Commercial Success
Commercially, the song was instantly picked with sheer success. It was ranked No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart in the USA. It ultimately made David Guetta’s sixth top ten. Plus, the song was Nicki Minaj’s 12th song that made it to the top ranking. For Bebe Rexha, this song was a major breakthrough, as it was her first-ever song that made to the top 10 as a singer. However, as a writer, it was Bebe Rexha’s second song that made it to the top 10 after her No.1 Billboard hit “The Monster” by Eminem and Rihanna.
Moreover, the song was in the top 10 in several countries, such as Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Israel, Hungary, Ireland, and New Zealand. The song was in the top 10 for straight five weeks in the UK Singles Chart. In addition, the song topped at No. 2 in the R&B UK Chart.
Bombastic Island-Flavored Jam! – Critical Performance
Hey Mama received mixed but favorably positive reviews by critics. However, the artists were especially for their individual roles.
The critics at Popology referred to the song as “Intelligently produced radio-friendly EDM-island sound”. Moreover, they called Bebe Rexha the star of this song and she was widely praised for her hook-heavy chorus. The song was also complimented for its electronic style.
Essentially, this song was the highlight of the album. Billboard critics referred to the song as “Bombastic Island-flavored Jam”. Moreover, the Associated Press stated that this song is “a startling R&B bump and funk gem”.
On the other hand, the song was called out as a sexist song by feminists. It was heavily criticized. Because some of the lyrics do demonstrate the submission of a woman to her man. That ultimately showed women as somewhat less than men. A critic at the song at The Lala referred to the song as “Horribly Misogynistic Bullshit”. That is why; this song was also a big off for most fans of these stars.
Hey Mama – Music Video
The music video of this song is one gem of a piece. For David Guetta and Bebe Rexha, this became their most-viewed video. The music video begins with David walking into the desert. There are other people as well, some covered under the curtain. Nicki’s scenes as holographic shots come in the video. The rest of the artists are seen driving their vehicles in the desert with people dancing to the chorus.
Music & Lyrics
This song has a tempo of 86 beats per minute and it has hints of EDM.
The song’s lyrics grabbed a lot of criticism. Most of the lyrics tell how a woman is being submissive to her man in a terrible sense. For instance, the words “Yes, you be the boss and yes I respecting”.
