Will Smith Starred in a 1999 Megaflop, but Its Song Featuring Sisqó Remains a Favorite Amongst Fans

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SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 09: Will Smith attends Peacock’s new series “BEL-AIR” premiere party and drive-thru screening experience at Barker Hangar on February 09, 2022 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Even the biggest flops of Will Smith are remembered fondly. The Oscar winner is perhaps one of the most versatile celebrities in today’s era. We may know him for his different roles, but it was his musical career that became the base of his long journey that helped climb the ladders of Hollywood. Although he focused his career on the big screens, his passion as the Fresh Prince dripped through his movies in the following years.
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One such movie was Wild Wild West. There was a question on Twitter, asking about a song in which the featured artist took things to another level. The clear winner of the answer was Sisqó in the song ‘Wild Wild West’. It was part of the 1999 mega-flop movie of the same title starring Will Smith. Both the artists sang and danced in a full-fledged video, giving visual treats with hats, dancers, and colorful clothing.
Sisqó was showing out on Wild Wild West 🔥🔥 Will Smith was putting out hits with his movies back in the day pic.twitter.com/3LMCEXMc9W https://t.co/szhhbixInx
— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) May 16, 2023
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The entire song, in a way, gave the vibe of the cowboy-themed comedy movie. Despite the movie not working, the song is still remembered for their collaboration which sampled Stevie Wonders’s ‘I Wish’. Wonders appeared in the star-studded song along with Enrique Iglesias, and the movie’s actress Salma Hayek in her character.
While the movie itself still remains a laughing matter for fans, they remember it fondly for Smith’s performance.
Fans back the 1999 Will Smith song for being the best feature with Sisqó
There was a time when Will Smith did not waste an opportunity to sing and dance. Both he and Sisqó hit the nail with their ‘Wild Wild West’ track. And fans remember that all too well even after 24 years.
i remember this being an awful movie, but this song is a banger.
— Miss sunshine (@sunbabe08) May 16, 2023
I thought this was sooooo good in middle school. In hindsight, Will at the height of his powers with a scorching hot Sisqo on a Stevie Wonder sampled beat, I was right all along.
— Brian (@briann87) May 16, 2023
Damn y’all for making me listen to this song again. The amount of times I watched this movie(which I still love) when it came out and played this song on repeat is pretty damn high.
— TKA (@TheSupercabra) May 16, 2023
This still remains a walk down memory lane for the kids of the 90s. Sisqó, better known as Mark Andrews, created magic with the ‘I Wish’ sample, resulting in a beautiful mix of his voice with Smith’s.
There was a time where I thought, if you were in a movie and didn’t make your own song and music video with it, then you weren’t a good actor 🤣🤣
— Derrick T. (@ThaBirdmanG) May 16, 2023
“Swallow yo pride don’t let lip react, you don’t wanna see my hand where my hip be at” was the coldest bar in this song to me🔥🔥😭
— Jalin Shedwick (@Osean523) May 16, 2023
Smith’s possession of multiple talents made one fan think that any movie without a song and dance has a bad actor.
True. The movie bombed but the song was a hit!
— Jean The Meathead Gentry (@JeanGen09181213) May 16, 2023
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I actually liked that movie 😂 plus if he didn’t do this he would’ve played Neo in the Matrix
— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) May 16, 2023
One fan right pointed Apart from this song, the movie remains a regret for both the King Richards actor and his fans. He reportedly refused The Matrix and chose this movie, only for it to bomb big time. The role eventually went to Keanu Reeves, and he aced well. Regardless, the song helped carried the sinking ship of ‘Wild Wild West’.
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Do you think Sisqó took the song to another level with his feature? Put your opinions in the comments.
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