"Hot Mama" is a song written by Tom Shapiro and

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, and recorded by American country music singer

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. It was released in September 2003 as the lead single from his album ''

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''. The song peaked at number 5 on the U.S. ''Billboard''

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) chart, giving Adkins his seventh Top 10 single on that chart. It also peaked at number 51 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

Content

In "Hot Mama," the male narrator addresses his lover, telling her that he enjoys her body the way that it is. The song was featured in the '' King of the Hill'' episode, "The Redneck on Rainey Street", in which Adkins voices the character Elvin Mackelston.

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price, of ''

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'' magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling a "thumpin' ode to appreciation of one's good ole gal, particularly when sleeping kids provide opportunity." She goes on to say that Adkins "wraps his muscular baritone around a bold production and a lyric heavy on domestic-life testosterone."''

'', October 18, 2003 William Ruhlmann of Allmusic also gave the song a favorable review, saying that it "has a frisky appeal and, with its erotically charged tag line, 'You wanna?' a novelty quality

Music video

The music video was directed by Michael Salomon, and premiered in late 2003. It co-stars model Lisa Ligon.

Chart performance

"Hot Mama" debuted at number 53 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs for the week of September 27, 2003.

Year-end charts

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