"Deliverance" is a song by American rapper
Bubba Sparxxx
Warren Anderson Mathis (born March 6, 1977), better known by his stage name Bubba Sparxxx, is an American rapper from Georgia. His singles include "Deliverance", " Ugly" (both featuring Timbaland), and "Ms. New Booty" (featuring Ying Yang Twins a ...
, released as the second single from his second studio
album of the same name. The song features production from
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972), known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He has received widespread acclaim for his innovative production work and distinc ...
, who also provides guest vocals in the chorus. Timbaland makes an appearance in the video, strumming a guitar in front of a town sign at an intersection that says "Deliverance, GA. Pop: 501"
Music video
The music video is influenced by the film ''
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
''O Brother, Where Art Thou?'' is a 2000 comedy drama film written, produced, co-edited, and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. It stars George Clooney, John Turturro, and Tim Blake Nelson, with Chris Thomas King, John Goodman, Holly Hunter, and C ...
'', showing convicts escaping from a chain-gang in the mid-20th century rural
South
South is one of the cardinal directions or Points of the compass, compass points. The direction is the opposite of north and is perpendicular to both east and west.
Etymology
The word ''south'' comes from Old English ''sūþ'', from earlier Pro ...
. The video was directed by
Bryan Barber
Bryan Barber (born December 20, 1970) is a music video and motion picture filmmaker. He has directed many music videos for popular artists, including Outkast's "The Way You Move" and "The Whole World". Barber is known for sprinkling scenes fro ...
.
Charts
References
2003 singles
2003 songs
Bubba Sparxxx songs
Timbaland songs
Interscope Records singles
Song recordings produced by Timbaland
Songs written by Timbaland
Music videos directed by Bryan Barber
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