"Front Back" is a song by American
hip hop
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recording artist
T.I., taken from his fourth studio album ''
King
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'' (2006). The song was produced by
Mannie Fresh, who also shares co-writing credits alongside
Pimp C,
Bun B, T.I.,
Ice Cube
O'Shea Jackson Sr. (born June 15, 1969), known professionally as Ice Cube, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor, and film producer. His lyrics on N.W.A's 1989 album '' Straight Outta Compton'' contributed to gangsta rap's widespread popu ...
,
The Meters, Freddie Southwell,
Eazy-E
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and
Dr. Dre. The song, which features
Southern hip hop
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duo
UGK,
samples and embodies portions of the duo's 1994 single "
Front, Back, Side to Side", from their second album ''
Super Tight''.
The song was featured in the
trailer for the 2006 film ''
ATL'', starring T.I.
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Music video
The music video
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, directed by Dr. Teeth, was filmed in Houston, Texas
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in October 2005.
The video contains cameo appearance
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s by Big Kuntry King, Slim Thug
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, DJ Drama, Young Dro
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, Lil Keke, TV Johnny and P$C. DJ Drama can be heard throughout the whole video, while not on the audio version.T.I. - 'Front Back' - Video
'MTV''. Accessed October 21, 2008
Charts
References
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2005 singles
Grand Hustle Records singles
T.I. songs
UGK songs
Songs written by Dr. Dre
Songs written by T.I.
Song recordings produced by Mannie Fresh
Atlantic Records singles
Songs written by Ice Cube
Songs written by Mannie Fresh
Songs written by Bun B
Songs written by Pimp C