. Mushy ‘2 Cheez’ Luqi ‘Bacon Muncher’ singles chronology ' (2003) ' P.I.M.P.' (2003) ' (2003) ' P.I.M.P.' Is a song by American hip-hop artist, from his debut studio album (2003). The song features production from. The song was mixed.
A remixed version of the song, featuring fellow rappers, and, was released as the album's fourth official single on August 12, 2003, although the remix was not initially part of the track listing: it was later added as a bonus track to some digital editions of the album. Upon its release, the song was a significant commercial success, especially in the United States, where it peaked at #3 on the and reached the top ten of many national charts worldwide. The song was later certified Gold by the for sales of 500,000+ copies. Contents. Content Musically, the song is based on a highly steel-drum-prominent production from from D12, and although it is predominantly a rap song, features elements of other genres, especially reggae, or music similar to that of the Caribbeans, within the steel drum-based production Inspired by Mr.
This time around he's pushing the tropical steel drum sounds of Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band. You might remember the band from their cover version of 50 Cent's.
Porter's father who is a drummer in a reggae band. Lyrically, the song glorifies 50 Cent's supposed involvement in the ' lifestyle. Music video The music video was directed by and features the four rappers rapping with women.
The video comes in two slightly different versions: one with the topless women and a 'clean' version without. On July 15, 2003, the video debuted on 's at number nine and stayed on the chart for fifty days. At the 2004, it was nominated for, but lost to 's '. The video had 50 Cent trying to audition to become a member of the P.I.M.P. That is led by Snoop Dogg's character. When asked why they should let him join the P.I.M.P.
Legion of Doom as he doesn't have a Cadillac and/or a perm, 50 Cent ends up winning their favor by showing off his Magic Stick. Samples and covers In 2008, the released a cover version of 'P.I.M.P.'
From their album Look-A Py Py. This was such a faithful version that many people incorrectly said that it was the source of the steel drum tune used in the 50 Cent single. This, of course, is not possible since the Bacao single was released five years after 50 Cent had released 'P.I.M.P.' Additional covers of the song included those on Hip Hop Baby (a 2004 compilation album of kid-friendly tunes from the group Tunes for Baby That Won't Drive You Crazy), and 'P.I.N.T.' , a parody version by British rapper 50 Pence (from his 2004 album, 50 Pence Presents). Legal controversy In June 2016, producer Brandon Parrott sued almost everyone involved with the 50 Cent record Get Rich or Die Tryin', claiming that he was tricked into licensing the use of a beat from his track 'BAMBA'. Aftermath Records & Universal requested that the case be dismissed on the grounds that Parrott had already been compensated in an earlier settlement.
James Otero dismissed the complaint without leave to amend in November 2016. Track listing. UK CD single. 'P.I.M.P.'
- 4:09. 'P.I.M.P.' (Remix) (featuring, and ) - 4:47. '8 More Miles' (featuring ) - 3:08. 'P.I.M.P.' - The Video (Director's cut) - 4:10 Charts Chart (2003–04) Peak position Australia 2 Austria 12 Belgium ( Flanders) 10 Belgium ( Wallonia) 19 Brazilian Singles Chart 26 Canada 18 Denmark 5 Finland 10 France 25 Germany 5 Hungary 7 Hungary 3 Greece 7 Ireland 4 Italy 10 Netherlands 8 New Zealand 2 Norway 4 Romania 2 Sweden 8 Switzerland 4 (Official Charts Company) 3 (Official Charts Company) 5 U.S.
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Shrouded in mystery, hailing from Hamburg, Germany, Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band (BRSB) releases their long awaited debut “55” on Brooklyn’s own Big Crown Records. Long time multi instrumentalist and band leader Bjorn Wagner spent a few months in Trindad & Tobago where he became fascinated with Steel Drums.
His initial intrigue with local steel pan music culture led him to learning the instrument both through help of local players and on his own. After he became proficient on the pans Bjorn had his own instrument built from a used oil barrel by legendary pan man Louis C. Upon returning home to Germany, Bjorn set out to blend the Tropical Steel into his already sharply honed Funk, Soul, and Hip Hop sensibilities. The outcome is an updated take on a classic format, a truly unique sound.
Their first two recordings were covers of The Meters “Look A-Py-Py” & “Ease Back” which they self released on a 45. Looking back on these two sides you can tell they were just getting their chops up for what was to come next. This is evidenced by how all hell broke loose when they went on to cover 50 Cent’s hit PIMP taking the DJ and vinyl collecting communities by storm. Many people thought the recording was the original sample and probably still do to this day when it is played. The original Mocambo pressing sold out quickly and is now a collector’s item fetching heavy prices when it changes hands. It was this tune that made the introduction between Bjorn and Danny Akalepse of Big Crown. They immediately hit it off and starting making plans to do a full length project with the band.
Keeping in the tradition of Steel Drum records, 55 is a journey through re-interpolations and covers with an updated approach, pushing Steel Pan music to uncharted territory. Flawlessly bringing previously untouched genres into the steel pan cannon ranging from Underground Hip Hop tunes to staple Funk tracks and some of all that falls in between.
From the smoothed out Reggae cover of John Holt’s “Police In Helicopter” to the DJ sure shot cover of Faith Evan’s “Love Like This” BRSB’s 55 is reinvigorating tunes both well known and helping to shed some light on tunes still largely undiscovered. However, some of the strongest tunes on the album are original compositions, from spaced out Disco vibes on “Beetham Highway Ride” and “Port Of Spain Hustle” to the ugly face inspiring drums of “Laventille Road March”. Recorded to analog 8 track tape at The Mocambo Studios in Hamburg, 55 is a gritty, punchy journey in sound drawing on music from around the world, using production aesthetics from across both eras and genres, all coming together seamlessly. If the 45s that have already come out on Mocambo, Plane Jane, and Truth & Soul are an indication, this full length is going to be a staple to both casual listeneners and Disc Jockeys alike. Catch BRSB live in Fall as they tour the world with the mysterious heavy sound that is in fact, all their own.