2024 single by Central Cee and Lil Baby
"Band4Band " is a song by British rapperCentral Cee and American rapperLil Baby .[ 2] It was released through record labels CC4L andColumbia Records on 24 May 2024.[ 3] The song was produced by Geenaro & Ghana Beats.[ 1] [ 4]
The song was initially previewed in late 2023 as a solo track from Cee, however, in a March 2024Instagram story, it was confirmed that Central Cee and Lil Baby were working on a collaboration.[ 5] [ 6]
Central Cee announced the song on 22 May, noting it would be released the following day. On 23 May, he took to his story stating that the song would be released at 9 PMGMT .[ 6]
"Band4Band" is described as a fusion of Cench's distinctUK rap sound and Baby's signature style ofAtlanta rap .[ 7] [ 1] The two's flows are referred to as a "fast-paced montage of the rappers flexing their wealth".[ 7] The distinct UK drill beat is referred to as a "certified trunk rattler" byBillboard ' s Angel Diaz.[ 1] Produced by Geenaro & Ghana Beats. The original sample was interpolated fromAasis Beats Looperman page.
The Wowa-directed music video, released on 24 May, shows Central Cee and Lil Baby parade throughLondon in severalLamborghini Urus ', giving the two a "presidential" look.[ 1] The video is described as "extravagant".[ 7] The rappers are shown to showcase their luxurious lifestyle, showing off private jets, luxury vehicles, diamond jewels, and watches.[ 7] [ 8]
Year-end chart performance for "Band4Band" Chart (2024) Position Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[ 46] 24 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[ 47] 53 Global 200 (Billboard )[ 48] 163 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[ 49] 83 UK Singles (OCC)[ 50] 72 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard )[ 51] 32 US Rhythmic (Billboard )[ 52] 28
Certifications for "Band4Band" Region Certification Certified units /salesBelgium (BEA )[ 53] Gold 20,000‡ Canada (Music Canada )[ 54] 2× Platinum 160,000‡ Hungary (MAHASZ )[ 55] Platinum 4,000‡ New Zealand (RMNZ )[ 56] Gold 15,000‡ Nigeria (TCSN )[ 57] Silver 25,000‡ Norway (IFPI Norway)[ 58] Gold 30,000‡ Poland (ZPAV )[ 59] Gold 25,000‡ Portugal (AFP )[ 60] Gold 5,000‡ Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[ 61] Gold 15,000‡ United Kingdom (BPI )[ 62] Gold 400,000‡ United States (RIAA )[ 63] Platinum 1,000,000‡ Streaming Greece (IFPI Greece )[ 64] Platinum 2,000,000† ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.
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