Back That Thang Up

Juvenile

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"Back That Thang Up" (or the uncensored version "Back That Azz Up") is a song recorded by American hip-hop artist Juvenile featuring American hip-hop artists Mannie Fresh & Lil Wayne, being the latter's first single. It was released on February 24, 1999 as the second single from his 1998 album 400 Degreez. The song was Juvenile's biggest hit single until the release of "Slow Motion" in 2004, peaking at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Year:: 2000
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Juvenile

Terius Gray (born March 25, 1975), better known by his stage name Juvenile, is an American rapper, He is also a former member of hip-hop group the Hot Boys. At the age of 19, he began recording raps, releasing his debut album Being Myself in 1995. He became popular when his 1999 single "Back That Thang Up" was released. In 2003, he returned to Cash Money to record Juve the Great, spawning the number-one hit "Slow Motion". Following this album he again left Cash Money, and in 2006 he was signed to Atlantic Records. He released Reality Check under that label. He released his eighth studio album, titled Cocky & Confident, on December 1, 2009. He released his ninth studio album, titled Beast Mode, on July 6, 2010. more »

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Release Date "Back That Thang Up" was released on February 24, 1999, as the second single from Juvenile's third studio album, "400 Degreez".
Record Label The song was released by Cash Money Records, an American record label founded by brothers Bryan "Birdman" Williams and Ronald "Slim" Williams.
Chart Performance "Back That Thang Up" reached number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Platinum Certification The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified "Back That Thang Up" Platinum, meaning it sold over one million copies.
Crossover Appeal Despite its explicit lyrics, the song successfully crossed over to pop radio and helped bring southern hip hop into the mainstream.
Featuring Artists The song features fellow artists Mannie Fresh and Lil Wayne, who were both part of Cash Money Records at the time.
Cultural Impact The song is widely considered a classic within the genre of southern hip hop and has been sampled or covered by numerous artists since its release.
Music Video The music video for "Back That Thang Up," directed by Dave Meyers, was a regular feature on MTV's TRL countdown and garnered a lot of attention.
Controversial Lyrics The song's sexually explicit lyrics and use of slang created controversy upon its release but did not prevent its commercial success.
Iconic Instrumental The instrumental for "Back That Thang Up" is highly recognizable, featuring a distinctive bounce beat that is characteristic of the southern hip hop style of the late 1990s.
Mannie Fresh's Role Besides being featured as a vocalist, Mannie Fresh also produced the track and is credited with creating the song's distinctive beat.
Reissue A clean version of the song, titled "Back That Azz Up," was also released and received heavy airplay.
Legacy The phrase "Back That Thang Up" has become a part of pop culture lexicon, frequently referenced in other songs, movies, and television shows.
Influence "Back That Thang Up" played a crucial role in establishing Juvenile's career and boosting the profile of Cash Money Records.

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