Player's Ball
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"Player's Ball" | ||||
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File:Player's BallOutkast.jpg | ||||
Single by OutKast | ||||
from the album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik | ||||
Released | November 19, 1993 | |||
Recorded | 1992 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 4:21 | |||
Label | LaFace/Arista/RCA | |||
Writer(s) | OutKast | |||
Producer(s) | Organized Noize | |||
Certification | Gold (RIAA) | |||
OutKast singles chronology | ||||
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"Player's Ball" is the debut single from hip hop duo 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 three times within other songs by the band, including the final track on the debut album,the title track of 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.
Track listing
- CD Single
- "Player's Ball" (Radio Edit) - 3:56
- "Player's Ball" (Album Version) - 4:22
- "Player's Ball" (TV Mix) - 4:23
- "Player's Ball" (Video Version) - 4:14
- Cassette Single
- "Player's Ball" (Radio Edit) - 3:56
- "Player's Ball" (Album Version) - 4:22
- "Player's Ball" (Instrumental) - 4:14
- "Player's Ball" (TV Mix) - 4:23
- 12" Vinyl Single
- "Player's Ball" (Extended Version) - 6:00
- "Player's Ball" (Radio Edit - Dirty) - 3:56
- "Player's Ball" (Radio Edit - Clean) - 4:23
- "Player's Ball" (Remix Version) - 4:27
- "Player's Ball" (Instrumental) - 4:14
- 10" 20th Anniversary EP (Green Vinyl)
- "Players Ball" (Dirty Version) - 4:21
- "Players Ball" (Extended Version) - 6:18
- "Ain't No Thang - 5:38
- "Crumblin' Erb" - 5:09
Charts
Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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UK Singles Chart[1] | 92 |
US Billboard Hot 100[2] | 37 |
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[3] | 12 |