Snoop Dogg , Wiz Khalifa - Young Wild And Free [ 1hour ] -

: The song's laid-back vibe is built on a sample of the 1974 track "Sneakin' in the Back" by Tom Scott and The L.A. Express. Commercial Success & Impact

"" is a generation-defining hip-hop anthem by Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa , featuring a nostalgic chorus by Bruno Mars . Released in 2011 as the lead single for the soundtrack of their stoner comedy film, Mac & Devin Go to High School , the track has become a staple for carefree, feel-good playlists. The Story Behind the Song Snoop Dogg , Wiz Khalifa - Young Wild and Free [ 1Hour ]

: The song began as a studio experiment by production team The Smeezingtons (including Bruno Mars). They initially thought it was a throwaway track, but Atlantic Records' Aaron Bay-Shuck recognized it as a "smash" and urged them to finish it. : The song's laid-back vibe is built on

: Interestingly, Wiz Khalifa reportedly disliked the song when he first heard it. It took personal convincing from Snoop Dogg to get him on the track. Released in 2011 as the lead single for