4 My Town (Play Ball)
Birdman, Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Drake
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Yea, so priceless Life so priceless nigga you understand me Its just like that, my car so priceless My bitch so priceless, my familia is so priceless nigga You understand me? Either you wit us, or you ain't wit us Either you in the huddle or ya out da huddle Either you ride or pass and fly by sayin' f*ck you Its Young Money, Cash Money playboy Its about the size of it, at the roof top So hot up here nigga, lets go! Take yourself a picture when I'm standing at the mound And I swear its going down, I'm just repping for my town Off a cup of C-J Gibson, man I'm faded off to Brown And I'm easily influenced by the niggas I'm around See that Aston Martin when I start it hear the sound I ain't never graduated ain't got no cap and gown But the girls in my class who were smart enough to pass Be at all my fucking parties, grabbing money off the ground Yeah, all hail Mr. Lyrical Spades of the opus baby What you got a feeling for I can show you new things Have you feeling spiritual Pastor Kerney Thomas to these hoes, miracles! Yeah OK they say that I'm the one in fact Some say that I'm they favorite But I ain't hearing none of that I'm all about my team hoe, Young Money running back Cash money superstar, where the f*ck is stunna' at? Damn Untouchable 40 Wit my AK Mastermind big money heavy weight On the grind flippin' money in every way Head line, my bitch shine everyday Pearl white throwin' P Marc Jacobs gloves Cartier Louis case wit a dope plod From the mud where they what you leave in your blood Goin' in flippin' hundreds get the young Show 'em where it go Float on the floor Gettin' more dough Grind hard go Black diamond show Watch the flame blow And how you stay grounded Cash no go And how you stay mounded cash no flow And how you stay shinin' Bentley of the floor And how you stay high purple pine dro Diamond wings fur February snow Take yourself a picture when I'm standing at the mound And I swear its going down, I'm just repping for my town Off a cup of C-J Gibson, man I'm faded off to Brown And I'm easily influenced by the niggas I'm around See that Aston Martin when I start it hear the sound I ain't never graduated ain't got no cap and gown But the girls in my class who were smart enough to pass Be at all my fucking parties, grabbing money off the ground Uh, you know you paid When you got baby wit cha Its Young Money like Ben Franks baby pictures I'm a lady twister I kiss her whiskers I been runnin' this shit, Blisters Stickin' to the script movie star money And if you gassed up I leave the car running I'm a big smoker, I'm a little drinker The peace sign is just the trigger in the middle finger Whi, which you know bout it, Man y'all clueless I let 2 women ride me, that's car poolers I rock stupid ice, Mr water coolers If y'all in the buildin', Then we all intruders Simmer down pimpin', let me handle this I know the game, analyst Man I'm the shit, And y'all janitors Blow out the kush and crack a smile for the cameras Take yourself a picture when I'm standing at the mound And I swear its going down, I'm just repping for my town Off a cup of C-J Gibson, man I'm faded off to Brown And I'm easily influenced by the niggas I'm around See that Aston Martin when I start it hear the sound I ain't never graduated ain't got no cap and gown But the girls in my class who were smart enough to pass Be at all my fucking parties, grabbing money off the ground
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Written by: Matthew Samuels, Aubrey Graham, Dwayne Carter, Bryan Williams
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Profile"4 My Town (Play Ball)" is a creation of Bryan Christopher Brooks, who is well-known by his professional name Birdman. He's not just a rapper but also a record executive and an entrepreneur, and he is co-founder of Cash Money Records.
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Album InformationThe song "4 My Town (Play Ball)" is a part of Birdman's fourth studio album, "Priceless". The album was released in the year 2009, and the single followed on November 23, of the same year.
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Featured Artists"4 My Town (Play Ball)" is not a solo track and features two global music sensations, Drake and Lil Wayne. Their association with this track added a major fan base and multiplied its overall reach.
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Chart PerformanceThe song made it to the Billboard Hot 100 list, peaking at position number 90. Although it was not the highest-rated song on the album, it still grabbed fair attention.
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Production DetailsThe song was produced and written by Boi-1da and later was produced by Timothy Mosley, better known by his stage name Timbaland.
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Genre and Style"4 My Town (Play Ball)" is an excellent example of Southern Hip Hop, characterized by its catchy beats, and smooth yet intense rap lines. The song employs a slick production style and a rhythmic hook, typical of the hip-hop genre.
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ReceptionDespite not being the leading track on the album, “4 My Town (Play Ball)” received positive feedback from music critics, praising its production quality and the performances of Birdman, Drake, and Lil Wayne.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song premiered on December 2, 2009, on BET's 106 & Park. It showcases Birdman, Drake, and Lil Wayne in a nightclub environment, surrounded by flashing lights and an enthusiastic crowd.
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Cultural ImpactSimilar to many other musical works of Birdman, "4 My Town (Play Ball)" too contributed in shaping Southern Hip Hop and popularizing it among the international audience.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "4 My Town (Play Ball)" talk about the pride and love for their hometown, their journey to success, and the challenges they faced. It's a frequent theme found in the genre of hip-hop music.
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