Back That Azz Up

[WATCH] Vevo, Juvenile and Mannie Fresh Release Performance Videos For “Back That Azz Up” And “Party”

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Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, announces Juvenile and Mannie Fresh as the next artists in their Ctrl series with a performance of “Back That Azz Up” and “Party” premiering today.

Vevo’s Ctrl series highlights the work of hard-hitting, cutting-edge musicians making an impact in today’s music scene – both emerging and established. These artists demand attention, and Vevo’s Ctrl shines a deserving spotlight. Juvenile and Mannie Fresh’s performances follow sessions from Rick Ross, Common, Rapsody, Fat Joe, Jeezy, Jadakiss, Fabolous, A$AP Ferg and more.

New Orleans rapper Juvenile is a Southern hip-hop veteran. Born Terius Gray, Juvenile was one of the initial figures involved in New Orleans’ “bounce” craze of the early ’90s, an uptempo style of hip-hop that combined gangster rap and party music. In 1997, Juvenile joined Cash Money, releasing his album Solja Rags that same year, as well as joining fellow Cash Money artists Lil Wayne, B.G., and Turk in the Hot Boys, who also released their debut album, Get It How U Live!. Both debuts were produced in total by Mannie Fresh, who was back for Juvenile’s 1998 solo release 400 Degreez, his platinum-selling, breakthrough effort thanks in part to the successful single “Back That Azz Up”.

In 1998, Mannie Fresh, half of the brains behind the Cash Money label, formed Big Tymers with Birdman, releasing a series of successful singles and albums. In 2004, Mannie busted out on his own with The Mind of Mannie Fresh, before returning to produce several tracks on Juvenile’s album Rejuvenation in 2012.

The two Cash Money heavyweights now reunite to perform their iconic hit, “Back That Azz Up” and “Party” for Vevo’s Original Content series, Ctrl.

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Juvenile Immortalized In New Orleans With “Back That Azz Up” Day

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One of the true Golden Age’s of hip-hop has to be the 90s. There were so many iconic and influential records that dropped during that decade. One of them that came out toward the latter half of those 10 years that turned out to be ahead of its time was “Back That Azz Up” by Juvenile. The 400 Degreez cut, contrary to popular belief, was not as well received as you might think. Those were the paraphrased words of the song’s producer, Mannie Fresh. But as Mannie also said, “Fast forward 20 years later it’s stood the test of time”.

Those words could not be truer, as the song is now 25 years old exactly, and it still revered and played at functions and by hip-hop fans across the globe. Because of the importance of the song and it essentially kickstarting the New Orleans bounce sound, it is getting its own day. According to HipHopDX, Mayor LaToya Cantrell made it official this week that June 11 will be “Back That Azz Up Day”. Juvenile shared his excitement for this incredible honor on his Instagram page, while holding the framed document.

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“Check me out, man. The mayor done made it official. On this day 25 years ago, I released a song called ‘Back That Azz Up’. Today is officially ‘Back That Azz Up Day. I need everybody to celebrate today by backing that azz up.. Y’all come lay it down with your boy, Juvie”. Mannie Fresh also expressed his gratitude toward Mayor LaToya Cantrell, saying, “@juviethegreat @liltunechi @cashmoneyofficial and myself are appreciative of this moment in music history …THE GREATEST LOVE SONG EVER WRITTEN
Thank you to @mayorcantrell and @cityofnola.” This news comes at the perfect time, as Juvenile is also going on a behemoth of tour to help further commemorate the track. The Back That Azz Up 25th Anniversary Tour will kick off on July 7 and run through December 31. That equates to 65 stops and it should be one heck of a party.

What are your thoughts on Juvenile getting his own day from the mayor of New Orleans for “Back That Azz Up”? Is it the greatest New Orleans bounce song of all time, why or why not? Where does it rank all time for rap tracks from the late 90s to early 2000s? Are you going to be attending one of the shows during his upcoming tour? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Juvenile. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Mannie Fresh Labels Juvenile’s “Back That Azz Up” The Best Love Song Of All Time

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Mannie Fresh says that “Back That Azz Up,” from Juvenile’s 400 Degreez album is “the greatest love song of all time.” He made his selection during an interview with HipHopDX at the 2023 Lovers and Friends Festival. Mannie was joined by Pimpin’ and Parlae of Dem Franchize Boyz at the event.

Fresh argued that Dem Franchize Boyz are one of the last artists that made dance music and liked to have fun. Nowadays, Mannie says artists are too focused on who is the most gangster. “Like wait, y’all ain’t dancing no more? Y’all that gangsta?” he asked. “I love when people smile and have fun, ain’t nothing wrong with that.”

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 06: Mannie Fresh during the Lovers & Friends music festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on May 06, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kaitlyn Morris/FilmMagic)

From there, Pimpin’ and Parlae chimed in to reveal some of his favorite artists who are making music right now. He noted Lil Uzi Vert and his hit song, “Just Wanna Rock.” An accompanying dance popularized by Drew Jeeezy went viral on TikTok. “It ain’t a diss but you probably not gonna hear none of the new shit played at a wedding reception five years from now,” Mannie said of current songs.

Mannie Fresh On “Back That Azz Up”

This isn’t the first time that Mannie has expressed uncertainty about the current state of hip-hop. Back in 2022, he discussed where hip-hop will be in 50 years during an interview with Vibe. “This is not to hurt any feelings, but if your feelings hurt, so be it,” he began at the time. “I think in order for it to keep growing and be bigger and better, this generation got to pay attention to the last generation. You got to know where it came from. You can’t just keep going forward, going, ‘I don’t give a shit. I’m about the money.’ We going to destroy hip-hop. Do I want you to get paid? Of course. If you did the job, and you showed up or whatever, do that. But if you don’t know nothing about it, then that’s kind of corny.”

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Juvenile’s ‘Vax That Thang Up’ Turns His Biggest Hit Into A Pro-Vaccine PSA

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Who would have thought that 20 years after Cash Money Records took over for the 99 and the 2000, Juvenile’s raunchy introductory hit would form the basis for a wholesome (bit still playfully racy) public health PSA? The New Orleans rapper resurrected his biggest song, “Back That Thang Up,” turning it into “Vax That Thang Up” to encourage horny young singles to get their shots before returning to the dating scene, recruiting longtime collaborators Mannie Fresh and Mia X to reprise and remix the track’s most iconic moments.

“Girl, you look good, why don’t you vax that thang up?” Juvie joshes on the new, cheeky chorus. “You a handsome young brother, why don’t you vax that thang up?” Mannie, meanwhile, cleverly flips his anchor verse: “I know you can’t stand it / No holding hands, chick,” he smirks, turning his opening couplet into something a bit more friendly for radio. And that iconic Lil Wayne bridge? Well, it seemed unlikely they’d be able to hook the original into participating, considering some of his prior reactions to current events, so Mia X graciously steps it up to turn “drop it like it’s hot” into “go get the shot.”

Naturally, fans on Twitter have thoughts, but respect for these legends of the game — who have mostly stayed out of trouble and kept their legacies untarnished — has the jokes trending about as wholesome as the song itself. You love to see it.

Watch the “Vax That Thang Up” video above.

Dave Grohl Used To Listen To Juvenile’s ‘Back That Azz Up’ Backstage Before Every Foo Fighters Concert

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Foo Fighters stopped by The Late Late Show to perform their Medicine At Midnight highlight “Waiting On A War” last night. While they were there, they also took a few minutes to chat with James Corden, and over the course of their conversation, one of Dave Grohl’s excellent old pre-show traditions was revealed.

Playing off the fact that Foo Fighters have referred to Medicine At Midnight as a “party album,” Corden asked some of the band members what music they’d play at a party. Taylor Hawkins jokingly answered, “Just yacht rock, always, all the time.” Rami Jaffee then chimed in with the Bee Gees’ Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, an album that Grohl recently highlighted as a must-listen for children. Chris Shiflett added, “I remember when I first joined the band, we had a big boombox backstage, and before every show, Dave would put on Juvenile, “Back That Azz Up.” As Grohl excitedly recited some of the lyrics and other band members laughed, Shiflett added, “That was our pre-show warm-up.”

Shiflett joined the band in 1999, so while the band was touring in support of that year’s album There Is Nothing Left To Lose, Grohl was probably back stage getting pumped up to the then-brand-new Juvenile song, which is also known as “Back That Thang Up” and features Mannie Fresh and Lil Wayne. “Back That Azz Up,” by the way, was actually Wayne’s first-ever single.

Watch the interview above and check out the band’s performance of “Waiting On A War” below.