Log in or create an account today so you never miss a new release. “Be Thankful for What You Got” is a 1974 soul hit written and performed by William DeVaughn. You’re gonna bounce and nod your head when it comes on. Original Mix, Moon Boots, The song is often mistakenly attributed to Curtis Mayfield, owing to his vocal similarities with DeVaughn, but Mayfield never recorded the song. Nearly two million copies of the single were sold. Original Mix, Kutmah, My Beatport lets you follow your favorite DJs and labels so you can find out when they release new tracks. "Diamond in the Back" is the fifth and final single released from the album Chicken-n-Beer by Ludacris. It is based on William DeVaughn's "Be Thankful for What You Got" and samples it heavily in the southern chopped & screwed format. This was Ludacris's first single to not hit the Billboard Hot 100's Top 40 and the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & … Curtis Mayfield , in fact, never recorded the song. In the song " Still Fly " by Big Tymers the last verse mentions an 'old-school Caddy with a diamond in the back' and imitates DeVaughn's higher tone. Beatport is the world's largest electronic music store for DJs Diamond in the back, sunroof top, diggin' the scene with a gangsta lean Gangsta whitewalls, TV antennas in the back You may not have a car at all But remember, brothers and sisters You can still stand tall Just be thankful, for what you've got Diamond in the back, sunroof top, diggin' the scene with a gangsta lean woo Hoo ooh (x3) Jimmy Read Diamond In The Back ℗ Digitalsoul Released on: 2018-07-20 Composer: willam de vaughn Auto-generated by YouTube. Original Mix, Keep The Faith feat. You can’t help it! Beatport is the world's largest electronic music store for DJs. You can’t help but feel good whenever you hear it. This video is unavailable. "Diamond in the Back" is the fifth and final single released from the album Chicken-n-Beer by Ludacris. On the Hot Rap/R&B chart it reached #51. Private Agenda Sunrise Remix, I See You Nic Hanson It is produced by DJ Paul & Juicy J of Three Six Mafia. OLDIEZ BUT HOODIEZ DIAMOND IN THE BACK. Gonjasufi This was Ludacris's first single to not hit the Billboard Hot 100's Top 40 and the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks's Top 20. The music video is directed in Atlanta, and features cameo appearances by Lil Duval, Atlanta based comedian Shawty, members of Ludacris' Disturbing the Peace label Shawnna, I-20 (rapper), Bobby V, Tity Boi, David Banner and the producer duo DJ Paul and Juicy J. Nic Hanson, Rezz, It is based on William DeVaughn's "Be Thankful for What You Got" and samples it heavily in the southern chopped & screwed format. It charted at #1 on the US R&B chart and #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, and also received heavy radio play from Gospel stations. The B-Side of the single entitled "Diamond in the Back" was the same title adopted by Ludacris in 2004. My Beatport lets you follow your favorite DJs and labels so you can find out when they release new tracks. Come To Sit, Come To Refuse, Come To Surround Original Mix, Come To Sit, Come To Refuse, Come To Surround. Originally recorded in 1972 as “A Cadillac Don’t Come Easy” but retitled for its 1974 single release, the song, with its Curtis Mayfield-inspired sound and positive lyrical message, became a huge crossover hit for DeVaughn. So go follow someone! Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac, “Be Thankful for What You Got” is a 1974 soul hit written and performed by William DeVaughn. Kasper Bjørke Remix, Somebody Bring Me Here The song has been extensively sampled, referenced and covered since its release, particularly the famous lines that coined the term “gangsta lean.” For example, Parliament, N.W.A, De La Soul, Dre and Snoop, Ice Cube, Master P, Snoop, Luda, Ne-Yo and Rihanna, among many others, have all shouted-out or sampled the song; Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and Massive Attack have recorded straight covers. It was ultimately a one-hit wonder for DeVaughn, who only recorded one album before losing interest in music and returning to his prior job as a draftsman. They were lowriders! The antennas were called “Tv-aters” and they were not diggin the scene with “gasoline”. You have this totally wrong. William deVaughn’s “Be Thankful for What You Got” is such a classic. Welcome to Beatport. Original Mix, Poouli They were diggin the scene with the “gangsta-lean” This is what all young thugs from that era thought was could and prestige, and the gansta lean was a who-ride that had hydraulics so they could bounce and lean. Download Now on Beatport. Diamond tuck upholstery was all the rage and that’s why “Diamond in the back”. Gonjasufi, The Flower Called Nowhere
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