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| Single by Central Cee and Lil Baby | ||||
| from the album Can't Rush Greatness | ||||
| 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. [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 original sample was interpolated from Aasis Beats 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]
| Chart (2024) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [45] | 53 |
| Global 200 (Billboard) [46] | 163 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) [47] | 32 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard) [48] | 28 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium (BEA) [49] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada) [50] | 2×Platinum | 160,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ) [51] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| Nigeria (TCSN) [52] | Silver | 25,000‡ |
| Norway (IFPI Norway) [53] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV) [54] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
| Portugal (AFP) [55] | Gold | 5,000‡ |
| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland) [56] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI) [57] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA) [58] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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| Greece (IFPI Greece) [59] | Platinum | 2,000,000† |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
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