How Low

Ludacris

About How Low

"How Low" is a song by American rapper Ludacris. It is the lead single from his seventh studio album, Battle of the Sexes. The song premiered at the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta, which took place on October 10, 2009. However, the ceremony was aired on October 27, 2009. It was performed by Ludacris as the second half of a medley that began with Lil Scrappy's "Addicted to Money", a song in which he is featured. The track was produced by Canadian producer T-Minus. The song was released via iTunes on December 8, 2009. The song debuted on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 at 13. The music video was filmed on December 23, 2009 in Los Angeles, California and was directed by Dave Meyers. The music video leaked on the internet on January 20, 2010. The single is Ludacris' best-selling single as a lead artist with sales of 2,216,000 units as of August, 2012, and it has been certified double platinum by the RIAA. 


Year:
2010
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Hahaha, LUDA!
She can go lower than I ever really thought she could, face down (ass up)
The top of yo' booty jigglin outcho' jeans, baby pull yo' pants up!
I like it when I see you do it, better than I've ever seen I done befo'
A lot of, women, drop it to the ground, but how low can you go?
Lower, than yo', mama's, ever, seen it, in her, life-time
Never, would of i-magined it, not even in her right mind
Practice in front of that mirror, now you, doin it, on the dance flo'
Mad 'cause I can't get wit you, "Chick, just show me how to dance" (oh!)
I may not wanna get low, so I'm posted up kinda like a playa do
But if you come to the crib, then I'll might show you girls a thang or two
Yeah, I think you a superstar, wit a ass like that you GOTTA blow
Befo' you make it big, there’s just one thing that I gotta know

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I can go low (Go low), lower than you know
Go low (Go low), lower than you know
Go low (Go low), lower than you know
Go low (Go low), lower than you know

I be like knick, knack, patty, wack
Oh, where my kitty cat? Give a dog a bone
How many licks does it take 'til I get
to the center and let a realla nigga take you home?
I can make this show, (STOP) soon as he hear this fo', (pop)
From A-T-L-A-N-T-A and all the way down to yo', (block}
(Oh!) Put the needle on the record
and I make her get lower than a Lamborghini
And if she really get low, then I'ma shoot a video and put it all on TV
(Oh!!) 'Cause I like that French vanilla (French vanilla)
and the caramel (and the caramel)
But when it comes to chocolate (when it comes to chocolate),
I know that very well (I know that very well)
Asian persuasion, no discrimination, I love how they seem to please us
I wanna taste them butter Rican pecan peanut butter cups like Reese's Pieces (OH!!)
'Cause I think you a superstar, wit a ass like that you GOTTA blow
Befo' you make it big, there’s just one thing that I gotta know

How, low, can you go? How, low, can you go?
How, low, can you go? How, low, can you go?
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How, low, can you go? How, low, can you go?

I can go low (Go low), lower than you know
Go low (Go low), lower than you know
Go low (Go low), lower than you know
Go low (Go low), lower than you know

Drop it, hit it, dump it, split it
Don’t, stop - {GET IT, GET IT}
Put it in reverse just to back it up
Let me put some Luda in it
Show me whatchu workin with, I’ll show you some of this bank, roll
Yeah you a superstar, there's just one thing I gotta know
So

How, low, can you go? How, low, can you go?
How, low, can you go? How, low, can you go?
How, low, can you go? How, low, can you go?
How, low, can you go? How, low, can you go?

I can go low (Go low), lower than you know
Go low (Go low), lower than you know
Go low (Go low), lower than you know
Go low (Go low), lower than you know

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Ludacris

Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper, entrepreneur and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings. Ludacris has won a Screen Actors Guild, Critic's Choice, MTV, and three Grammy Awards during his career. Along with fellow Atlantans Big Boi and Andre 3000 of OutKast, Ludacris was one of the first and most influential Dirty South artists to achieve mainstream success. more »

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Written by: Christopher Bridges, Carlton Ridenhour, Eric Sadler, Hank Shocklee, Tyler Williams

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"How Low" is a song by American rapper Ludacris from his seventh studio album "Battle of the Sexes."
Release Date
The song was released as the album's lead single on October 7, 2009.
Song Producers
"How Low" was produced by Canadian music producer T-Minus, who has also worked with artists like Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Nicki Minaj.
Chart Performance
The song "How Low" reached number one on the Billboard Rap Songs chart and peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
Rap Technique
Ludacris incorporates a fast-paced flow and complex wordplay in his verses in "How Low", showcasing his technical rapping skills.
Song Reception
Both commercially and critically successful, “How Low” was nominated for Grammy Awards for Best Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Song in 2011.
Music Video
The creative music video for "How Low" features Ludacris hosting a dance battle and was inspired by dance movies like "You Got Served" and "Step Up".
Song Theme
The song's recurring theme involves partying and high-energy dancing, fitting with much of Ludacris's discography and style.
Record Label
"How Low" was released under the prestigious Def Jam Recordings, known for producing other high-profile hip hop and R&B artists like Jay-Z, Rihanna, and Kanye West.
Guest Appearance
Although the album version of "How Low" is a solo track, a remix version of the song includes guest appearances by fellow rappers Pitbull and Ciara.

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