Witch Doctor

Album: Demonstration (2013)
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Songfacts®:

  • This song is based on a true story concerning a girl who Tempah met at a show. He took her with him on the tour bus and showed what it's like to live his life.
  • The song features vocals by South African singer-songwriter Candice Pillay. She is signed to producer Shondrae "Bangladesh" Crawford's label and co-wrote Rihanna's "Cockiness (Love It)" and five tracks on Christina Aguilera's Lotus album.
  • Alex Da Kid supplied the beat. The English Hip-Hop producer's other credits include Eminem's "Love The Way You Lie" Dr Dre's "I Need A Doctor" and Imagine Dragons "Demons."

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