Gettin' It Started
Nelly · Nellyville
Woman: Hey, Boo, wassup?
Man: You lookin good
Woman: Thank You
Man: What's them, are they some gucci?
Woman: Well, you know, you know
Man: You lookin good wit it, fo show. Yeah everything is nice, I'm lookin good, I'm
feelin good
Woman: Everything is good
Man: We gonna have a good time this evening
Woman: No doubt
Man: Just chillin, got a little champaine over here, want somethin to drink?
Woman: Yeah, I'm thirsty. Damn baby!
Man: Excuse me, I already
Woman: Smell like balonga
Man: Excuse me, I already been drinkin a little something, you know?
Woman: Uh uh
Man: Na, that's my bad, don't even trip
Woman: Alright
Man: I just had a little something earlier, excuse me. What you need?
Woman: I need that new Nellyville
Man: The new Nelly, huh?
Woman: Yeah, yeah now that right there gets me real loose
Man: You want that new Nelly, the new Nellyville, right, I think I got that, hold on
Woman: I need that Nellyville
Man: Let me look over here, i don't know, I'm almost sure I got that, I got it here,
baby
Woman: Alright baby, OK, alright
Man: I got all the hot stuff, I usually have everything, let me see
Woman: Damn baby my auntie gotta chouch just like that
Man: You talkin 'bout, you want Nelly though, right?
Woman: Oh, yeah the Nellyville
Man: You Nelly, not The Lunatics, Nelly
What wrong, you ain't got it?
Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh
Woman: Yeah
Man: I got you
Woman: OK
Man: I think um, let me see, god damn
Woman: How much you pay for rent in this spot?
Man: I ain't got Nelly, I got Ocanelly, I got, put it in yo mouth
Woman: There will be none of that tonight, na eh, no baby
Man: A'ight, coo, I'm not lyin, maybe later on, ain't nuttin to it, hopfully, hopfully
Woman: Na eh
Man: Look
Woman: What's the problem
Man: So that's what you need though
Woman: Nellyville is what I need, Nel-ly-ville
Man: That's what you need
Woman: Uh huh
Man: I got you don't even trip
Woman: OK
Man: I want you to stay, and I'ma run to the store, real quick, I'ma just run down
to the street, right down
Woman: Hurry up, hurry up
Man: I want you to sit here, look good
Woman: Nellyville
Man: Look delicious, like ya self
Woman: Uh uh
Man: I'll be right back, you keep it hot for me
Woman: Ok
Man: I'm goin to get that Nellyville for you
Woman: Uh uh
Man: Right away
Woman: Hurry up
Man: I'll be right back, don't go nowhere
Woman: Nellyville
Man: I mean that
Woman: And I'm sayin, you got some food in this spot, I'm hungry
Gettin' It Started
Released on Nelly's 2002 album Nellyville, "Gettin' It Started" stands as a defining track of the mid-2000s hip-hop era. The song blends Nelly's signature melodic flow with a high-energy beat that became a staple in urban radio play. As a lead single from the critically acclaimed Nellyville, the recording helped solidify his status as a dominant force in contemporary rap. Its infectious rhythm and catchy hook contributed significantly to the album's commercial success, marking a pivotal moment in the artist's discography. The track exemplifies the genre's shift toward more polished, radio-friendly production while maintaining the raw energy characteristic of the time. It remains a cultural touchstone for fans of early 2000s hip-hop and a testament to Nelly's ability to craft anthems that transcend typical chart expectations.