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Band4Band

"Band4Band" is a song by British rapper Central Cee and American rapper Lil Baby.[2] It was released through record labels CC4L and Columbia Records on 24 May 2024.[3] The song was produced by Geenaro & Ghana Beats.[1][4]

"Band4Band"
Single by Central Cee and Lil Baby
from the album Can't Rush Greatness
Released24 May 2024 (2024-05-24)
Recorded2023
Genre
Length2:21
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • geenaro
  • Ghana Beats
Central Cee singles chronology
"H.Y.B."
(2024) 		"Band4Band"
(2024) 		"Wave"
(2024)
Lil Baby singles chronology
"CBFW"
(2024) 		"Band4Band"
(2024) 		"Splitz"
(2024)
Music video
"Band4Band" on YouTube

Background

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The song was initially previewed in late 2023 as a solo track from Cee, however, in a March 2024 Instagram 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 PM GMT.[6]

Composition

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"Band4Band" is described as a fusion of Cench's distinct UK rap sound and Baby's signature style of Atlanta 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" by Billboard's Angel Diaz.[1] Produced by Geenaro & Ghana Beats. The original sample was interpolated from Aasis Beats Looperman page.

Music video

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The Wowa-directed music video, released on 24 May, shows Central Cee and Lil Baby parade through London in several Lamborghini 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]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Band4Band"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 9
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[10] 3
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[11] 14
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[12] 34
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13] 11
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[14] 24
Denmark (Tracklisten)[15] 13
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[16] 34
France (SNEP)[17] 84
Germany (GfK)[18] 20
Global 200 (Billboard)[19] 12
Hungary (Single Top 40)[20] 28
Iceland (Tónlistinn)[21] 8
Ireland (IRMA)[22] 9
Italy (FIMI)[23] 81
Latvia (LAIPA)[24] 11
Lithuania (AGATA)[25] 21
Luxembourg (Billboard)[26] 2
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[27] 14
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[28] 12
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[29] 23
Norway (VG-lista)[30] 17
Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100)[31] 28
Portugal (AFP)[32] 11
Romania (Billboard)[33] 22
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[34] 10
South Africa (TOSAC)[35] 7
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[36] 90
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[37] 19
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[38] 4
UAE (IFPI)[39] 5
UK Singles (OCC)[40] 3
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[41] 1
US Billboard Hot 100[42] 18
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[43] 6
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[44] 2

Certifications

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Certifications for "Band4Band"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Belgium (BEA)[45] Gold 20,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[46] Platinum 80,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[47] Gold 15,000‡
Nigeria (TCSN)[48] Silver 25,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[49] Gold 25,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[50] Gold 5,000‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[51] Gold 10,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[52] Gold 400,000‡
United States (RIAA)[53] Gold 500,000‡
Streaming
Greece (IFPI Greece)[54] Platinum 2,000,000†

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

References

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  2. ^ "Central Cee & Lil Baby link up for huge collab "BAND4BAND"". GRM Daily. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
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