Talk:Crank That (Soulja Boy)

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Vandalism[edit]

This article has been vandalized. Attention adminstrators.

Note to admin: I removed the following "info": "(lwow sayin that man)SOULJA BOY SUCKS Dik clits!!!!!!! CRANK THAT IS THE sexiest SONG IN HISTORY"

Daniel Musto 04:29, 5 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

add a link 2 the video![edit]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vum3qgoh0x4 listen to itParralax 22:15, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

WP:Reliable sources - Read it. - eo 22:17, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
this link points to the music video; in analysis, the song has a similar rhythmic pattern to such song but steel drums are not included in the aforementioned song. Additionally, there is not an electric guitar track nor the same or phrases of the same lyrics that "party like a rock star" used. Could the lyrics for this song be added and (actually) explained on the main article? 70.121.124.110 19:08, 7 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

"Superman that ho" & Lyrics in general[edit]

I would fix these problems myself but Poison the Well keeps deleting them.--Cartman0052007 19:32, 18 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It would be beneficial to the article if it stated what exactly is meant by "superman that ho." That lyric of the song has been met with a significant amount of controversy. --PiMaster3 talk 19:18, 3 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You don't want to know 67.177.250.167 03:02, 4 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Agreed. I have tried to add it but it keeps being deleted.--Cartman005 02:36, 9 November 2007 (UTC) If you pay attention the actual lyrics are not superman that ho its superman that ooo, which is probily a good chance why it gets deleted. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 165.29.171.62 (talk) 22:01, 13 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, there's a "clean version" and a "dirty version." The "dirty version" says "superman that hoe" and the "clean version" says "superman that oh!" Gawaxay (talk • contribs • count) 23:45, 29 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]


Regarding the lyrics I've been trying to incorporate links to two op-ed pieces that deal with the lyrics. Both op-eds are from the same student paper, but I think they should be included somewhere because Crank That is their primary subject. I've tried creating a section about the lyrics and referencing the op-eds but was deleted, then I tried to add them as external links but these were deleted as well. I'm not sure how exactly to best add these links but I think they would be a good contribution to the Crank That entry. Also even though the second op-ed is satirical there are a lot of user comments that are serious. Superpesto (talk) 18:08, 21 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It's essentially a song about sexual assault. Isn't that relevant to the article? Taconium (talk) —Preceding comment was added at 17:37, 16 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yes it is very important to the article and needs to be added. 18:56, 31 March 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.92.146.86 (talk)

Yes, this needs to be added to the article. This kind of music is poison for society, at least in the way I look at it. Making objectifying women OK with a catchy beat and slang no white person should know is still WRONG. I'm a white male, and this song is WRONG. It's catchy, I'll say that, but WRONG. Ignorance may be bliss, but EVERYONE should know what this song is REALLY about.PokeHomsar (talk) 13:50, 23 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

according to this article, the lyric does not intend the sexual connotation that has been later applied to it. Atokoy (talk) 18:14, 13 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Remixes[edit]

References to the major remixes like "Crank that Spiderman" which has actually been played in clubs, unlike the minor ones that are listed now

Travis Barker also has done a remix of it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKQgDY0pZ68 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.158.76.242 (talk) 16:38, 27 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

There has been a remix by Experimental-Screamo band I Set My Friends On Fire. The song is called, "Crank That Calvary Boy"

There has been more remixes to the song Crank That such as

Crank Dat Cotton Gin

Crank Dat Homeless Man

Crank Dat Batman

Crank Dat Spiderman

Crank Dat Yank

Crank Dat Forrest Grump

Crank Dat Roosevelt NNOOOO u lied Crank Dat Neverland —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.118.52.154 (talk) 17:38, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The above remixes have now been addressed in the article. It should be noted that they are not remixes per se since many of them don't use anything from the song (Crank Dat Homeless Man, for example, is a parody, and many of the other sample the beat but have totally different lyrics). There are now two separate paragraphs, one on remixes and one on this new subgenre of "Crank Dat"s. If you feel this is a bad system for some reason, please discuss here before changing it back! Also, I recently found that the remix information was somewhat inaccurate. For example, the Travis Barker remix doesn't feature any one of the half-dozen people it listed--it's just Travis Barker. If I'm wrong about this, please put the information back with references to Youtube videos or whatever =) Chrysaora (talk) 17:57, 5 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I Set My Friends On Fire was recently signed to some label (Epitaph Records) and so I think it is a worthy mention to list their remix "Crank Dat Calvary Boy" in the main article for it is possible it may show up on their first CD. mcnichoj (talk) 05:18, 7 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I think something should be added about the Travis Barker Remix. It uses the original vocals and was released through iTunes, so I think think that qualifies it as a legitimate remix. (72.44.39.66 (talk) 01:41, 5 July 2008 (UTC))[reply]

There is even an official Remix with German rapper 'Chakuza'. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.134.85.87 (talk) 10:26, 24 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Move[edit]

I have moved it to Crank That, as there is no original meaning for the use besides the song and the dance. Ellomate (talk) 00:22, 17 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Are we sure about that? Crank dat Soulja Boy seems to reference "Crank dat Roosevelt" and "Crank dat Robocop"...although maybe it is simply referencing the Roosevelt and the Robocop sans Crank dat. Anyway, even if the term had no meaning before the song, it certainly has a meaning outside of the song now--see Remixes section. If anyone knows better, please let us know! Chrysaora (talk) 17:59, 5 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Parodies[edit]

Soemthing should be added that this song has been extensive parodied. Some of the parodies have +500,000 views on youtube include Crank that Micheal Jackson and Kosha Boy.. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.236.113.179 (talk) 18:35, 8 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

This sounds kind of opinionated to me...[edit]

"The song is easily recognized with its steel pan melody, highly repetetive rhythm, and incoherent lyrics."

Alright so I admit I hate this song with a passion, but 1.) repetitive is spelled wrong, and 2.) sounds more opinionated than factual, mostly concerning the last two clauses. I'm no wikipedia expert so maybe someone else could correct it to something less... informal and 'hating'. Akiratheoni (talk) 02:26, 13 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Although it is understandable that one could assume it is opinionated, the fact is, it does have a repetitive rhythm, and incoherent lyrics (i.e. the word "do" is pronounced as "youuu", etc). -CamT|C 02:12, 17 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]
IT IS YOUR OPINION and I would like to see the article protected from those people who say its ok to vandalize an article with opinions like that one. Oh and I will propose that this artice and the SB bio article be deleted because its bordering on an attack article. wiki_is_unique (talk) 13:50, 20 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The song sucks, its repetative and pointless, what is he actually trying to say? other than to "crank" something. It has no message, its not political or anything. It should be destroyed. 212.219.220.125 (talk) 15:54, 18 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Once again..trolls come out. JLove (talk) 12:40, 12 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Content of song[edit]

Shouldn't something be said about the content of the song? Mr Which??? 20:49, 25 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

All you need to do is look up 'superman' on urban dictionary and the whole song makes a lot more sense. Be aware that this interpretation of the lyrics is not entirely pleasant. 81.101.128.117 (talk) 22:56, 25 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I agree that there definitely SHOULD be something in the article about the song's contents. However, the Urban Dictionary's definition should be considered in light of this seeming refutation. Why a section regarding the song's content and controversy not been included?Atokoy (talk) 18:19, 13 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

On http://www.metrolyrics.com/crank-that-soulja-boy-lyrics-soulja-boy.html the lyrics are "Watch me crank dat Soulja Boy / Then Superman dat oh". Who listens to the song can clearly hear "Oh", not "Ho". I think it means something like: "Watch me dance this dance, then make it special." Of course, the controversy can be included in the text of the article. Italrob-nl (talk) 14:20, 28 July 2008 (UTC) Further along in the lyrics, Robocop is referred to. This indicates that Superman also features as a superhero. unless someone digs up some weird street definition for Robocop. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Italrob-nl (talk • contribs) 14:22, 28 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

BET NEW YEARS EVE song was sung[edit]

Someone should add that Soulja Boy performed this song live at some BET New Years Eve show at Midnight on January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM(eastern time). I saw this it happend at midnight eastern time.Iron Valley (talk) — Preceding undated comment added 20:44, 4 January 2008

Grammy nomination[edit]

How abandond was this page to not even mention this songs grammy nomination —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.185.41.21 (talk) 03:37, 31 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

PLEASE. JUST PLEASE.[edit]

Since I know this article will be locked for a while can someone please REMOVE THE DAMN USELSS LINKS. I will list them by section:

MUSIC VIDEO

  • video, children, imitating, interest, movements, contact, boy, attempt, sign, instinct, confirmed, notices, number, people, popularizing, dance, en route, meeting, Soulja, premiered, BET, 106 & park, dancers, signature.

Seriously who the hell added these links. ALL OF THESE are USELESS. Someone, please remove them. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.72.186.171 (talk) 05:07, 5 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I have removed the links from the Music Video section. You're right, they're completely unneeded. Somno (talk) 05:21, 5 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Add remix cover[edit]

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Add the remix cover (Image:Crank That (Soulja Boy) Travis Barker Remix.jpg) to this article, please. Hundredalexander (talk) 22:09, 15 February 2008 (UTC)}}[reply]

Alexander, it would help us if you would be more specific about where and how you want to insert the image. Could you provide the necessary wikicode? Sandstein (talk) 23:30, 16 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Use this code:

{{Extra album cover 2 | Upper caption = Alternate cover | Type = single | Cover = Crank That (Soulja Boy) Travis Barker Remix.jpg | Lower caption = Single cover for the Travis Barker remix of this song. }} Hundredalexander (talk) 23:36, 16 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

checkY Done. Sandstein (talk) 23:46, 16 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

NPOV?[edit]

I'm completely new to contributing to wikipedia so don't want to do anything out of line, so can someone tag this article with NPOV? There are sources pointing to the controversy surrounding the offensiveness of this song ( ex. http://media.www.michigandaily.com/media/storage/paper851/news/2008/02/20/Viewpoints/Dressed.To.Distress-3221378.shtml ) but the article reads more like promotional material or a breakdown of the song's success than a discussion of the song itself. Taconium (talk) 13:38, 17 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I added the Advertisement tag. Atokoy (talk) 22:41, 14 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Can anyone back me up here? 65.190.204.246 (talk) 12:27, 20 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah this is a horrible entry. On the not enough side it seems to need something about it's viral videos which anyone who is online can't escape. On the other it reads like an ad, especially the first section. I mean really being on an informercal product (Now That's What I Call Music! 26) is not important and isn't done for many other things on those stupid albums. Also I really think there needs to be a controversy section. The song is about sexually assaulting sleeping women. As others have pointed out, this has been getting attention, press and otherwise. 66.92.146.86 (talk) 21:43, 14 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Agreed. This song is terrible. There needs to be a Controversy and Criticism section. This song is demeaning to African Americans and pretty much all rap music in general. What started in the 80's as a subgenre of jazz turns out to be stuff like this. that's just sad. LukeTheSpook (talk) 00:34, 26 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]
There DOES need to be a controversy and criticism section, or at least a mention of the song's content, and its alleged meaning.Atokoy (talk) 18:22, 13 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah, but if you feel that it's discriminating towards African-Americans, that's your point of view. Only Neutral Point of View should be included in the article. Shapiros10 contact meMy work 12:55, 15 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Is there any evidence that the definition of "supermanning" preceded the song? The artist denies that it refers to a sexual act. So is this something people made up after the song was released? 129.137.248.153 (talk) 20:45, 17 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

YES there is evidence that the definition of "supermanning" preceded the song, go here http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=superman the first entry is dated 2005, and the song came out 2007, so soulja boy is a LIAR--71.254.186.24 (talk) 10:20, 21 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]


I cleaned it up and removed the tags; however, I tagged who sentences with {{Fact}}. Regards, --Efe (talk) 12:47, 1 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

one of the few rap songs to feature steel drums?[edit]

Somehow I'm not sure this is true at all... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.171.124.237 (talk) 23:37, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Alvin[edit]

This article is in the category "Alvin and the Chipmunks songs". I suspect this is vandalism. Either way, it's not supported in the text, and it should be removed. 129.137.248.153 (talk) 20:47, 17 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I just removed it. It looks like it's been there since April 4!. Try using {{editprotected}} to get a faster response next time, thanks. ~ Eóin (talk) 01:22, 27 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

What label, catalog number and release date this single?[edit]

I am currently writing an essay on the problems of determining the truth when an accuracy dispute arises. This single has been adopted as an Exhibit for the essay, and I will need the label, catalog number and date of first release as part of my documentation lineup (see also User:B.C.Schmerker/Essay:When the Sources' Accuracy Is Disputed). If a Source is available for it, could you also give me the recording date(s)? B. C. Schmerker (talk) 04:33, 17 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I remember hearing this song in Little Rock, AK in 2006. I know this release date listed is incorrect. Amy — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.91.222.194 (talk) 18:31, 26 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Music Video[edit]

Include this note: during the video, you'll see a man wearing what appears to be a costume "replica" of Superman. The 'S' on his chest was censored to avoid copyright infringement. See this video. ElMeroEse (talk) 19:43, 5 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Is is true that...[edit]

"...'they' say that you can hear the song upon falling asleep on planes to Japan"? Because that sounds kind of stupid to me. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.56.184.62 (talk) 05:40, 10 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Section deletion[edit]

I deleted the "YouTube phenomenon" section as it lacks a general notability.

--Soporaeternus (talk) 06:48, 8 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ebonics in the text and reads more like an ad[edit]

Stuff like "Way has also prove he lyrical " "in there lamborgini's" "Way responded on twitter by saying "HE FUCKED UP!!!! IM BOUT TO SHITTTT ON THIS NIGGA!! LOL!!!!!" This is wikipedia not the ghetto. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.112.125.111 (talk • contribs) 17:23, 10 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

June 27, 2007[edit]

June 27, 2007 (2007-06-27) is the international release date of Crank Dat (Soulja Boy). — Preceding unsigned comment added by 172.56.29.242 (talk • contribs) 21:58, 10 June 2014 (UTC)[reply]

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Heavy use of stock FL Studio sounds[edit]

Surprised this info isn't on the article. Yes, I know I can add it with a source if I want to. --31.125.187.105 (talk) 18:52, 24 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Requested move 28 March 2021[edit]

The following is a closed discussion of a requested move. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section on the talk page. Editors desiring to contest the closing decision should consider a move review after discussing it on the closer's talk page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

The result of the move request was: Speedy moved to "Crank That (Soulja Boy)". It seems it had been erroneously moved from "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" to "Crank That (Soulja Boy song)" by someone who didn't realize that "(Soulja Boy)" was part of the title and not an incorrectly formed disambiguation. Paintspot Infez (talk) 15:39, 29 March 2021 (UTC) Paintspot Infez (talk) 15:39, 29 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]


Crank That (Soulja Boy song) → Crank That – There doesn't seem as if there's any other predominant uses of this term that would keep this song from being the primary topic. If not, a move to Crank That (song) may apply. These all currently redirect here anyway. StarcheerspeaksnewslostwarsTalk to me 22:39, 28 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

  • Move to Crank That (Soulja Boy), the actual name of the song, the WP:COMMONNAME (see the sources in the article), and the long-standing title before a bunch of silly moves of late. -- Calidum 02:28, 29 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]
  • Speedy move to "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" since that's the actual name, and add move protection. It seems likely that it was mistakenly moved to the current title by an editor who mistook the brackets for a disambiguation. HumanBodyPiloter5 (talk) 11:50, 29 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]
  • Move. As stated previously, "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" is indeed the true name of the song, everywhere you go. That's all there is to it. ResPM (T🔈 🎵C) 13:47, 29 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]
The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

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