Player's Ball

"Player's Ball"
Single by OutKast
from the album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik
Released	November 19 1993
Recorded	1992
Genre	Hip hop
Length	4:21
Label	LaFace/Arista
Writer(s)	OutKast
Producer(s)	Organized Noize
Certification	Gold (RIAA)
OutKast singles chronology
"Player's Ball" (1994) "Southernplayalis isticadillacmuzik" (1994)

"Player's Ball" is the debut single from hip hop artists Outkast. The single was released in November 19 1993, and is taken from the group's debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. The song itself discusses the nature of living in the South of the United States, and growing up within a hip hop culture. The title refers to a traditional gathering of pimps in Chicago. The song is referenced twice within other songs by the band, including the final track on the debut album, and a later single, "Elevators (Me & You)". The song peaked at #37 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the highest charting single from the group's debut album.

Tracklisting

CD Single

1. "Player's Ball" (Radio Edit) - 3:56
2. "Player's Ball" (Album Version) - 4:22
3. "Player's Ball" (TV Mix) - 4:23
4. "Player's Ball" (Video Version) - 4:14

Cassette Single

1. "Player's Ball" (Radio Edit) - 3:56
2. "Player's Ball" (Album Version) - 4:22
3. "Player's Ball" (Instrumental) - 4:14
4. "Player's Ball" (TV Mix) - 4:23

12" Vinyl Single

1. "Player's Ball" (Extended Version) - 6:00
2. "Player's Ball" (Radio Edit - Dirty) - 3:56
3. "Player's Ball" (Radio Edit - Clean) - 4:23
4. "Player's Ball" (Remix Version) - 4:27
5. "Player's Ball" (Instrumental) - 4:14

Charts

References

External links

• Full lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics