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"Wait (The Whisper Song)"
Single by Ying Yang Twins
from the album U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta)
ReleasedMarch 1, 2005
Recorded2005
Genre
Length2:59
LabelTVT Records
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Mr. Collipark
Ying Yang Twins singles chronology
"In da Club"
(2004) 		"Wait (The Whisper Song)"
(2005) 		"Badd"
(2005)

"Wait (The Whisper Song)" is a song by American crunk duo Ying Yang Twins, It was released on March 1, 2005, as the lead single from their fourth studio album, U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta) (2005). The song consists of a minimal bass pulse, a few finger-snaps, and whispered, sexually explicit lyrics. The song's unique sound was mixed by Atlanta sound engineer Joel Mullis,[1] who is currently affiliated with the production company 340 Music. "Wait" became a hit single, reaching No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Content

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The song interprets a man rhythmically whispering sexually explicit messages into a woman's ear, with her becoming interested and sexually turned-on. The song is well-known for the radio/edited versions featuring female moans and vocalizations—instead of “blips” or silence—over many of the sexual words. The chorus, one of the song’s most memorable parts, says “beat the p***y up” several times, with a sexually-suggestive woman gasping each time the word “p***y” is said.

The song was parodied by The Lonely Island's Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone on Saturday Night Live in a sketch titled "Bing Bong Brothers".[2]

Sarah and Naomi from the R&B group Electrik Red are seen in the music video.

The official remix version of the song features Lil Scrappy, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott and Free.

The video features Regina King, Kerry Washington, Michelle Van Der Water, and future Big Brother houseguest, Brittany Martinez, among others.

In 2022, American R&B singer Bryson Tiller sampled the song for his single "Outside". The Ying Yang Twins appeared in the music video to the song.

Track listing

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Australian CD single
No.TitleLength
1."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Clean Version)3:03
2."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Non-Suggestive) (Radio Mix)3:02
3."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Street Version)3:02
4."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Acapella)2:44
5."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Director's Cut Video)3:19
Total length:11:48
European CD single
No.TitleLength
1."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Street Version) 
2."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Clean Version) 
European enhanced CD single
No.TitleLength
1."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Street Version) 
2."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Non-Suggestive) (Radio Mix) 
3."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Clean Version) 
4."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Acapella) 
5."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Director's Cut Video) 
UK 12-inch vinyl – Side A
No.TitleLength
1."Wait (The Whisper Song)" 
2."What's Happnin!" (featuring Trick Daddy) 
UK 12-inch vinyl – Side B
No.TitleLength
1."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Remix) (featuring Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Lil Scrappy, Free & Mr. Collipark) 
2."What's Happnin!" (featuring Trick Daddy and Pitbull) 
UK CD single
No.TitleLength
1."Wait (The Whisper Song)"3:05
2."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Remix) (featuring Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Lil Scrappy, Free & Mr. Collipark)4:05
3."What's Happnin!" (featuring Trick Daddy and Pitbull)4:38
4."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Video)5:14
US 12-inch vinyl – Side A
No.TitleLength
1."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Clean) 
2."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Non-Suggestive Radio Mix) 
3."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Street) 
US 12-inch vinyl – Side B
No.TitleLength
1."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Instrumental) 
2."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Acapella) 
US Remix 12-inch vinyl – Side A
No.TitleLength
1."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Remix) (Radio) (featuring Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Lil Scrappy, Free & Mr. Collipark) 
2."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Remix) (Street) (featuring Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Lil Scrappy, Free & Mr. Collipark) 
US Remix 12-inch vinyl – Side B
No.TitleLength
1."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Remix) (Instrumental) 
2."Wait (The Whisper Song)" (Remix) (Acapella) (featuring Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Lil Scrappy, Free & Mr. Collipark) 

Charts

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Release history

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Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
United States February 22, 2005 Urban contemporary radio TVT [15]

References

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  1. ^ Artist Direct listing for "Wait (The Whisper Song)"
  2. ^ Lonely Island: Bing Bong Brothers
  3. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 18 July 2005" (PDF) (803). Australian Web Archive. July 20, 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 19, 2005. Retrieved April 17, 2022. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. ^ "Ying Yang Twins – Wait (The Whisper Song)" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  5. ^ "Ying Yang Twins – Wait (The Whisper Song)" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  6. ^ "Tipparade-lijst van week 27, 2005" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  7. ^ "Ying Yang Twins – Wait (The Whisper Song)" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  8. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  9. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  10. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  11. ^ "Ying Yang Twins Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  12. ^ "Ying Yang Twins Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  13. ^ "Ying Yang Twins Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  14. ^ "Ying Yang Twins Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  15. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1594. February 18, 2005. p. 23. Retrieved December 9, 2023.


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