Area Codes

Ludacris

About Area Codes

"Area Codes" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Ludacris, released as the first single from his third album, Word of Mouf (2001). It features Nate Dogg. The song's lyrics focus on U. S. telephone area codes that denote the location of women with whom the rapper has had sexual relations in cities across the United States. The song was written by D. Davis, K. Hilson, J. Jones, R. Walters, and C. Bridges and was produced by Jazze Pha.


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I've got hoes
(I've got hoes)
In different area codes, area codes
(Area, codes)
Hoes
(Hoes,hoes)
In different area codes, area codes
(Area, codes)

Now you thought I was just 7-7-0, and 4-0-4?
I'm worldwide, bitch act like y'all know, it's the abominabol-hoe man
Globe-trot international post man, neighbor-dick dope man
7-1-8's, 2-0-2's, I send small cities and states I-O-you's
9-0-1, matter fact 3-0-5, I'll jump off the G4, we can meet outside
So control your hormones and keep your drawers on
'Til I close the door and I'm jumping your bones
3-1-2's, 3-1-3's, 2-1-5's, 8-0-tree's
Read your horoscope and eat some horderves
Ten on pump one, these hoes is self serve
7-5-7, 4-1-0's, my cell phone just overloads

I've got hoes
(I've got hoes)
In different area codes, area codes
(Area, codes)
Hoes
(Hoes,hoes)
In different area codes, area codes
(Area, codes)

Now everyday is a hoe-ly day, so stop the violence
And put the 4-4 away, skeet shoot a hoe today
5-0-4, 9-7-2's, 7-1-tree, whatcha gon' do?
You checkin' out the scene, I'm checkin' a hoe tonight
With perpendicular, vehicular homicide
3-1-4, 2-0-1, too much green, too much fun
I bang cock in Bangkok, can't stop, I turn and hit the same spot
Think not, I'm the thriller in Manilla
Schlong in Hong Kong, pimp 'em like Bishop, Magic, Don Juan
Man after Henny with a coke and a smile
I just pick up the motherfuckin' phone and dial
I got my condoms in a big ass sack
I'm slangin' this dick like a New Jack
(Biatch)

Is it 'cause they like my gangsta walk?
(Gangsta walk)
Is it 'cause they like my gangsta talk?
(Gangsta talk, ohh)
Is it 'cause they like my handsome face?
(Handsome face)
Is it 'cause they like my gangsta ways?
(Gangsta talk, ohh)
Whatever it is, they love it, and they just won't let me be
I handles my biz, don't rush me, just relax and let me be free
Whenever I call, come runnin' 2-1-2 or 2-1-3
You know that I ball, stop frontin' or I'll call my substitute freak
(Hoes)

I've got hoes
(I've got hoes)
In different area codes, area codes
(Area, codes)
Hoes
(Hoes,hoes)
In different area codes, area codes
(Area, codes)

Uh, 9-1-6, 4-1-5, 7-0-4, shout out to the 2-0-6
Everybody in the 8-0-8, ha-ah, 2-1-6, 7-0-2, 4-1-4
3-1-7, 2-1-4's and the 2-8-1's, 3-3-4, 2-0-5, I see ya
Uh-uh, 3-1-8, 6-0-1's, 2-0-tree, 8-0-4, 4-0-2, 3-0-1
9-0-4, 4-0-7, 8-5-0, 7-0-8, 5-0-2
Hoes in different area codes, know that
Southern Hoes-pitality, Northern Exhoes-ure
Ha-ha, hoe ridin' on the West coast
Ya understand what I'm sayin'?
Uh-uh, hoe-cus pocus, you the dopest
Uh, hoes to the right, hoes to the left, five hoes this time
Whoo! Hoe-no!

The Hip-hop hoeoller-coster, that's what we on right now
Ha-ha, no need to get all hoes-tile
Yeah! Whoo!
Def Jam South baby, Disturbing Tha Peace
Dazaphy-zy, Uncle Face
Ludacris, uh, hoes I'm sweatin' like a motherfucka

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Ludacris

Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper, entrepreneur and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings. Ludacris has won a Screen Actors Guild, Critic's Choice, MTV, and three Grammy Awards during his career. Along with fellow Atlantans Big Boi and Andre 3000 of OutKast, Ludacris was one of the first and most influential Dirty South artists to achieve mainstream success. more »

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Written by: Christopher Bridges, Billy Nichols, Nathan Hale, Phalon Alexander

Lyrics © AUSTINTATIOUS TUNES, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Artist Information
The song "Area Codes" was released by Ludacris, a popular American rapper, and Nate Dogg, a famous American singer and songwriter.
Release Date
The song was first released in 2001 as a part of Ludacris's wordplay-filled album, "Word of Mouf."
Song Inspiration
The song takes cues from the system of U.S. area codes, cleverly representing Ludacris's romantic conquests in different cities.
No.1 on Charts
It reached #1 on the Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs list, and #24 on the Billboard Hot 100, highlighting its popularity.
Music Video
The music video for "Area Codes," directed by Gregory Dark, adds a humorous visual interpretation to the playful lyrics of the song and features several cameo appearances.
Unique Style
Known for Ludacris's distinctive wordplay and Nate Dogg's soulful singing style, the song has a catchy rhythm that blends elements of rap and hip-hop.
Tribute to Nate Dogg
Post the death of Nate Dogg in 2011, Ludacris paid tribute to the singer during live performances of "Area Codes."
Pop-Cultural Reference
"Area Codes" has been referenced and featured in a number of TV shows, movies, and pop culture, including "The Other Guys," and "Men in Black II."
Remixes and Covers
The song's popularity has spurred a number of remixes and covers by various artists and bands, evidencing its musical and cultural impact.
Album Success
"Area Codes" was a leading track that helped "Word of Mouf" get multi-platinum certification by RIAA, selling over 3.6 million copies in the United States.
Sampling
The song features a sample from "Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)" by B.T. Express, a popular funk band from the 70s.
Collaboration
"Area Codes" is one of the many collaborations between Ludacris and Nate Dogg, their musical chemistry is celebrated and remembered through this song.

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