"Diamond in the Back" | ||||
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Single by Ludacris | ||||
from the album Chicken-n-Beer | ||||
Released | May 11, 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2003 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 4:12 | |||
Label | [1] | |||
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Ludacris singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Ludacris - Diamond In The Back" on YouTube |
"Diamond in the Back" is the fifth and final single released from the album Chicken-n-Beer by Ludacris. It is based on William DeVaughn's "Be Thankful for What You Got" and samples it heavily in the southern chopped & screwed format. It was produced by DJ Paul & Juicy J of Three 6 Mafia. This was Ludacris's first single to not hit the Billboard Hot 100's Top 40 and the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks's Top 20. The music video is directed in Atlanta, and features cameo appearances by Lil Duval, Atlanta based comedian Shawty, members of Ludacris' Disturbing the Peace label Shawnna, I-20, Bobby V, Tity Boi, David Banner and the producer duo of DJ Paul and Juicy J.
Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 [2] | 94 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [3] | 51 |
US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [4] | 40 |
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United States | June 1, 2004 | Rhythmic contemporary · urban contemporary radio | Def Jam South, IDJMG | [5] |