White Tee
| "White Tee" | ||||
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| Single by Dem Franchize Boyz | ||||
| from the album Dem Franchize Boyz | ||||
| Released | August 10, 2004 (U.S.) | |||
| Format | CD single, 12" | |||
| Recorded | May 1, 2004 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:38 | |||
| Label | So So Def, Universal | |||
| Writer(s) | M. Gleaton, G. Tiller, J. Willingham | |||
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"White Tee" is a 2004 song by Dem Franchize Boyz, which appeared on their debut album Dem Franchize Boyz, released on So So Def Records and Universal Records.
Controversy
An article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, which mentions the song, and the fashion statement, stated that after the release of the song, many clubs and school began to ban the use of white t-shirts on the basis that the shirts were associated with gangs.[1]
Music video
The video for the song begins with a faux news report by "Robert Watson" from Atlanta, who is holding a microphone with "DFB" on it. He is talking about waiting from a call from the governor, when his phone rings. He then tells the camera that he "just saved a bunch of money on wardrobe by switching to White Tee's", in reference to Geico commercials. The video then progresses into the song, where everyone is shown wearing white t-shirts as they perform numerous activities such as riding "quads", dancing on cars, skateboarding and riding bikes.[2]
Remix
The official remix features So So Def labelmates Jermaine Dupri & The Kid Slim, the remix is the last track (hidden track) off the group's next album, On Top of Our Game.
Charts
| Chart (2004)[3] | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 79 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 25 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks | 23 |
References
- ↑ Moustafa Ayad (August 7, 2006) White T-shirt is fashion necessity with a bad rep Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Accessed December 10, 2008.
- ↑ (August 18, 2004) MTV MUSIC - Dem Franchize Boyz - White Tee MTV.com Accessed December 10, 2008.
- ↑ Billboard.com - Artist Chart History - Dem Franchize Boyz
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