| "Rubberband Man" | ||||
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| Single by T.I. | ||||
| from the album Trap Muzik | ||||
| Released | December 30, 2003 | |||
| Format | CD single, Digital download | |||
| Recorded | 2003 | |||
| Genre | Southern rap | |||
| Length | 5:47 (album version) 4:35 (clean version) 3:58 (video version) |
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| Label | Grand Hustle, Atlantic | |||
| Writer(s) | T.I., Lavell Crump | |||
| Producer | David Banner | |||
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"Rubberband Man" is the third single released from T.I.'s album Trap Muzik. Containing a sample of 'Go With Me' by Mannie Fresh, Production by David Banner was noted by music reviewers,[1][2] particularly the ascending organ riff that has been described as 'hypnotic' and 'pure halftime show'.[3][4] Upon release, it charted reasonably well, peaking at number 30 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.[5] The song is included in the hits collections Totally Hits 2004,[6] Crunk Hits Volume 1,[7] and Hip Hop Hits Volume 9.[8] T.I. says the song's title is a reference to his habit of wearing rubber bands around his wrist, a habit that dates back to when he was a drug dealer[9]. The rubber bands are used to hold big wads of money together, being as it won't fit into a normal pocket wallet. Publicity efforts for the single were derailed by T.I.'s arrest in August 2003.[10]
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David Banner, Lil Duval, Michael Vick, Usher, Nelly, Lil Bow Wow, Jagged Edge, P. Diddy and Jazze Pha all make cameo appearances in the video.
Features several prominent Shots of Urban Atlanta including Bankhead courts and College Park.
At the end of the song, there is a skit advertisement for "buster card" and the number is reversed, so if you play that skit in reverse, the number is 404-349-5000 which is the number for a Subway Restaurant in Atlanta, GA. [11]
| Chart (2004) [12] | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 30 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 15 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks | 11 |
The official remix of "Rubberband Man" features Mack 10, Trick Daddy, and Twista.
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