"Take Off" is a song by American hip hop recording artist

Young Dro D'Juan Montrel Hart (born January 15, 1979), better known by his stage name Young Dro, is an American rapper. After gaining recognition with his regional hit song "Yes Sir", from his 2002 independent album ''I Got That Dro'', Young Dro aligned ...

, released as a

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on March 17, 2009. The song was initially meant to be first single from second studio album, then-titled ''P.O.L.O. (Players Only Live Once)''. The song, produced by

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, features fellow American rapper and Dro's former protege

Yung L.A. Leland Sanford Austin (born March 26, 1986), better known by his stage name Yung L.A. or Da Boi Lay, is an American hip hop recording artist from Atlanta, Georgia. He is perhaps best known for his debut single "Ain't I", which peaked at number ...

The song was leaked on November 11, 2008, but was officially released on iTunes on March 17, 2009.

Music video

The music video was filmed in

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on April 3, 2009. It was directed by

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. There are

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s from Big Kuntry King, T.I., J-Money, DJ Drama and more.PHOTOS: Young Dro Feat. Yung LA “Take Off” Music Video Shoot
/ref> It appeared as the ''New Joint of The Day'' on

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, on May 14.

Charts

References

External links

*Young Dro ft. Yung L.A. - Take Off
Music Video {{Yung L.A. 2009 singles Young Dro songs Grand Hustle Records singles Music videos directed by Gabriel Hart Atlantic Records singles 2009 songs