SportsCenter (song)

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"SportsCenter"
BossMan Dlow - SportsCenter.jpg
Single by BossMan Dlow
ReleasedJune 13, 2024
Length2:23
Label Alamo
Songwriter(s) Devante McCreary
Producer(s) Luh Ron Mayde Dis
BossMan Dlow singles chronology
"I Can't Wait"
(2024)
"SportsCenter"
(2024)
"Homebody (Remix)"
(2024)
Music video
"SportsCenter" on YouTube

"SportsCenter" is a song by American rapper BossMan Dlow, released on June 13, 2024. It was produced by Luh Ron Mayde Dis.

Contents

Background

In an interview with Billboard , BossMan Dlow said of the song, "Yeah, that's one we're gonna make it the sports anthem. You could damn near play that before your games. We're gonna try to make it a broad song." He also stated that the ESPN television program SportsCenter was a big part of his life while growing up. [1]

Composition

The production features "blistering" basslines with synthesizers, as well as "crisp" hi-hats and 808s. In the lyrics, BossMan Dlow boasts his wealth and makes references to basketball and football. [2]

Charts

Chart performance for "SportsCenter"
Chart (2024)Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard ) [3] 19
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [4] 34

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References

  1. Saponara, Michael (June 18, 2024). "Bossman Dlow Talks Building on 'Get In With Me' Success: 'We on the Same Road, But Just Switched the Lane Up'". Billboard . Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  2. Cole, Alexander (June 13, 2024). "Bossman Dlow Continues His Impressive Run With Perfectly Timed Single "SportsCenter"". HotNewHipHop . Retrieved 27 June 2024.
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