Band4Band explained

"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]}

Background

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

"Band4Band" is described as a fusion of Cench's distinct UK rap sound and Baby's signature style of Atlanta rap.^[1] The two's flows are referred to as a "fast-paced montage of the rappers flexing their wealth". The distinct UK drill beat is referred to as a "certified trunk rattler" by Billboards Angel Diaz.^[1] Produced by Geenaro & Ghana Beats. The original sample was interpolated from Aasis Beats Looperman page.

Music video

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

Chart (2024)! scope="col"

Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[9]	9
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[10]	3
Denmark (Tracklisten)[11]	13
France (SNEP)[12]	84
Iceland (Tónlistinn)[13]	8
Italy (FIMI)[14]	81
Latvia (LAIPA)[15]	11
Lithuania (AGATA)[16]	21
Luxembourg (Billboard)[17]	2
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[18]	12
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[19]	23
Norway (VG-lista)[20]	17
Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100)[21]	28
Romania (Billboard)[22]	22
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[23]	90
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[24]	19
UAE (IFPI)[25]	5

Notes and References

1. Watch Central Cee & Lil Baby Go 'BAND4BAND' In Fiery New Video. Billboard. Diaz. Angel. May 24, 2024. May 25, 2024.
2. Web site: Central Cee & Lil Baby link up for huge collab "BAND4BAND". GRM Daily. May 23, 2024. May 25, 2024.
3. Keith. James. Central Cee, Lil Baby Go "BAND4BAND" On New Drop. Complex UK. May 23, 2024. May 25, 2024.
4. Web site: Who produced "BAND4BAND" by Central Cee & Lil Baby? . 2024-05-29 . Genius.
5. Web site: Horvath. Zachary. Central Cee & Lil Baby Go "BAND4BAND" On Aggressive Drill Banger. HotNewHipHop. May 24, 2024. May 25, 2024.
6. Web site: Simpson. Joe. Central Cee Taps Lil Baby For 'BAND4BAND'. Mixtape Madness. May 24, 2024. May 25, 2024.
7. Web site: Lil Baby and Central Cee Are Going "BAND4BAND" in New Track and Video. Hypebeast. Kearns. Sarah. May 24, 2024. May 25, 2024.
8. Web site: Central Cee And Lil Baby Ball Out In The UK In Their New 'BAND4BAND' Video. Uproxx. Gonzalez. Alex. May 23, 2024. May 25, 2024.
9. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. 10 June 2024. 7 June 2024.
10. Web site: ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. 3 June 2024. 31 May 2024.
11. Web site: Track Top-40 Uge 23, 2024. Hitlisten. 12 June 2024.
12. Web site: Top Singles (Week 23, 2024). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. French. June 10, 2024.
13. Web site: Streymi, spilun og sala viku 23.. is. Plötutíðindi. 8 June 2024. https://archive.today/20240608123324/https://plotutidindi.is/tonlistinn/. 8 June 2024. dead.
14. Web site: Top Singoli – Classifica settimanale WK 23. Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. it. 8 June 2024.
15. Web site: 12 June 2024 . Straumēšanas TOP 2024 – 23. nedēļa . Streaming TOP 2024 – Week 23 . 14 June 2024 . . lv.
16. Web site: 2024 24-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100). lt. AGATA. 14 June 2024. 14 June 2024.
17. Lil Baby Chart History (Luxembourg Songs). Billboard. 11 June 2024.
18. Web site: NZ Top 40 Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 10 June 2024. 7 June 2024.
19. TurnTable Nigeria Top 100: May 31st, 2024 – June 6th, 2024. TurnTable. 14 June 2024. 14 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614191101/https://www.turntablecharts.com/charts/1. dead.
20. Web site: Singel 2024 uke 23. VG-lista. 8 June 2024.
21. Web site: OLiS – oficjalna lista sprzedaży – single w streamie. OLiS. pl. 13 June 2024. Select week 31.05.2024–06.06.2024..
22. Lil Baby Chart History (Romania Songs). Billboard. June 11, 2024.
23. Web site: Top 100 Canciones: Week 23 – 2024. Productores de Música de España. June 10, 2024.
24. Web site: Veckolista Singlar, vecka 23. Sverigetopplistan. 8 June 2024.
25. Web site: UAE: 2024 - W22 - 05/24 to 05/30. The Official MENA Chart. International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. 8 June 2024.