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Act a Fool
Hip-Hop · 2003

Act a Fool

Ludacris

A high-octane Southern rap anthem built for subwoofers. Ludacris delivers elastic, punchline-heavy verses over booming 2003 synth production and street-racing energy.

2003 · Island Def Jam Music Group

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Act a Fool is the sonic equivalent of a neon underglow kit and a shot of nitrous oxide. Released at the height of the early 2000s street racing craze, this single captures a very specific moment in time where hip-hop and car culture were inextricably linked. The production is built on a foundation of trunk-rattling bass and a piercing, repetitive synth lead that cuts through the noise like a siren in the night. It is designed to be played at maximum volume, specifically in a vehicle where the low-end frequencies can be felt in the chest.

Moments Worth Listening For
the initial engine rev sound effect that transitions into the heavy synth bassline
Ludacris's rapid-fire delivery during the second verse where he mimics the rhythm of a shifting gear
the call-and-response hook that demands collective shouting in a club environment
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

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