Down Bottom
| "Down Bottom" | ||||
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| Single by Drag-On featuring Juvenile | ||||
| from the album Ryde or Die Vol. 1 | ||||
| Released | August 1999 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:55 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Swizz Beatz | |||
| Drag-On singles chronology | ||||
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| Juvenile singles chronology | ||||
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| "Down Bottom" on YouTube | ||||
"Down Bottom" is a song by American rapper Drag-On featuring Juvenile. It is the fourth single from American record label Ruff Ryders Entertainment's compilation album Ryde or Die Vol. 1 (1999). An official remix featuring American rapper Yung Wun was also released.
Background
[edit]Juvenile did not appear on the song when it was released as a single, although he appeared on the album version. Drag-On stated the reason in an interview with RapReviews: "Some real political stuff, I ain't know what was goin' on. I kinda blame me for not being in-tune (with the business) so that's why now I'm really sellin' my music, and plus I'm more in tune with the business side."[1]
In September 2023, it was revealed that at the time the song was created, Drag-On engaged in a rap battle with rapper Pitbull. Drag-On rapped a verse from "Down Bottom", which had not yet been released. Pitbull alleged that Drag-On was disqualified for using previously-written rhymes, making Pitbull the winner.[2]
Critical reception
[edit]The song received generally positive reviews. John Bush of AllMusic cited "Down Bottom" as among the tracks from Ryde or Die, Vol. 1 with excellent production, praising its "New Orleans horns".[3] Reviewing Ryde or Die, Vol. 1 for Rolling Stone, Kris Ex commented "At its best (the festive "Down Bottom"), the album is pure adrenalin".[4] Mitch Findlay of HotNewHipHop wrote that "Drag-On set 'Down Bottom' off with a truly spectacular opening voice, effortlessly bodying the track in a manner unfamiliar to the modern single" and "Juvenile follows suit with a disparate style, bringing a laid-back yet undeniably menacing sense of charisma to the mix."[5]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[6] | 18 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 43 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[8] | 5 |
References
[edit]- ^ Ketchum III, William (March 16, 2004). "Drag-On Interview". RapReviews. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ Hawkins, Ruth (September 24, 2023). "Drag-On Takes Aim At 'Liar' Pitbull For Rap Battle Claims: 'I Will Smoke You'". HipHopDX. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ Bush, John. "Ryde or Die, Vol. 1 Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ Ex, Kris (May 27, 1999). "Ryde Or Die Vol. 1". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 2, 2007. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ Findlay, Mitch (September 20, 2018). "Drag-On & Juvenile Bust Guns For The Double R On "Down Bottom"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ "Drag-On Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ "Drag-On Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ "Drag-On Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 24, 2025.