Worldwide Choppers
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| Length | 5:26 | |||
| Label | Strange Music | |||
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| Producer(s) | Seven | |||
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"Worldwide Choppers" is a song by American rapper
"Worldwide Choppers", produced by Michael Summers known as producer
It was recorded with contributions from a number of locations, more specifically Kansas City, Missouri (JL), Kansas City, Kansas (D-Loc), Alabama (Yelawolf), Chicago (Twista), New York (Busta Rhymes), California (Twisted Insane) in addition to Turkey (Ceza) and Denmark (U$O).[2] The names of the rappers and their locations are introduced within the recording by name.
Context
The word "chopper" relates to a type of fast-paced rap, a style of
The word "chopper" refers to the unique sound helicopter blades produce while helicopters are in flight as an analogy to fast-paced rap. Twista's lyrics in the song allude to this: "I'm finna be usin it as energy, watch how radiant I'ma be. Like a helicopter when the words fly."[4] Chopper is also a word used in slang for an automatic firearm (which is used in reference to the same sound mentioned above). This may also be where the word chopper referencing the style of rap actually originated.
Music video
Tech N9ne and Yelawolf claimed in interviews that a music video was being shot for the song, but the video never entered production. This was due to the difficulty of having such a large group of artists available to film at the same time.[5]
Sequel
A sequel titled "Speedom (WWC2)" is on Tech N9ne's album called Special Effects. The song features guest vocals from Krizz Kaliko and Eminem.[6]
Chart performance
The single debuted on the US
Charts and Certifications
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US | 4 |
| US | 12 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[9] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ DJBooth: Tech N9ne - Worldwide Choppers
- ^ a b PopDust: Eight guest rappers break stopwatches on Tech N9ne's "Worldwide Choppers
- ^ a b Tech N9ne gathers the fastest rappers for Worldwide Choppers" track/
- ^ Lyrics of "Worldwide Choppers"
- ^ "Yelawolf Confirms 'Worldwide Choppers' Music Video - Strange Music". Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ "Tech N9ne - Speedom (Worldwide Choppers 2) Feat. Eminem & Krizz Kaliko [New Song]". HNHH. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ "Tech N9ne Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ "Heatseeker Songs: June 18, 2011". Billboard. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ "American single certifications – Tech N9ine – Worldwide Choppers". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
External links
- Audio on YouTube
- Lyrics of this song at Genius
