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| Single by Central Cee and Lil Baby | ||||
| Released | 24 May 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
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| Length | 2:21 | |||
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"Band4Band" is a song by British rapper Central Cee and American rapper Lil Baby. [2] It was released through record labels CC4L and Columbia Records on 24 May 2024. [3] The song was produced by Geenaro,Ghana Beats &Aasis Beats. [1] [4]
The song was initially previewed in late 2023 as a solo track from Cee,however,in a March 2024 Instagram story,it was confirmed that Central Cee and Lil Baby were working on a collaboration. [5] [6]
Central Cee announced the song on 22 May,noting it would be released the following day. On 23 May,he took to his story stating that the song would be released at 9 PM GMT. [6]
"Band4Band" is described as a fusion of Cench's distinct UK rap sound and Baby's signature style of Atlanta rap. [7] [1] The two's flows are referred to as a "fast-paced montage of the rappers flexing their wealth". [7] The distinct UK Drill beat is referred to as a "certified trunk rattler" by Billboard 's Angel Diaz. [1] Produced by Geenaro &Ghana Beats,the main melody of the song was sampled from Aasis Beat's Looperman page.
The Wowa-directed music video,released on 24 May,shows Central Cee and Lil Baby parade through London in several Lamborghini Urus',giving the two a "presidential" look. [1] The video is described as "extravagant". [7] The rappers are shown to showcase their luxurious lifestyle,showing off private jets,luxury vehicles,diamond jewels,and watches. [7] [8]
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