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Throw Some D's

"Throw Some D's" is a song by American rapper Rich Boy, released by Zone 4 and Interscope Records on August 15, 2006 as the lead single from his self-titled debut studio album (2006). The song was produced by Butta and co-produced by Zone 4 label head Polow da Don, who co-wrote and guest appears on the song.

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"Throw Some D's"
Single by Rich Boy featuring Polow da Don
from the album Rich Boy
ReleasedAugust 15, 2006 (2006-08-15)
Recorded2006
GenreHip hop
Length
  • 4:23 (album version)
  • 3:45 (radio edit)
LabelInterscope
Songwriters
Producers
Rich Boy singles chronology
"Throw Some D's"
(2006) 		"Boy Looka Here"
(2007)
Music video
"Throw Some D's on YouTube
Alternative cover

"Throw Some D's" is a song by American rapper Rich Boy, released by Zone 4 and Interscope Records on August 15, 2006 as the lead single from his self-titled debut studio album (2006). The song was produced by Butta and co-produced by Zone 4 label head Polow da Don, who co-wrote and guest appears on the song.

"Throw Some D's" peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It has yielded the furthest commercial success for both Rich Boy and Polow da Don, becoming both artists' only entry on the chart as performers.1 The song ranked number 37 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007.2

Content

The production of "Throw Some D's" is built on a sample of the 1979 song "I Call Your Name" by R&B group Switch, which is mainly heard in the song's intro. Upon that sample, producer Polow da Don added numerous layers of synthesizers and 808 drums to produce the final beat.3 Jayson Greene of Pitchfork states that "every millisecond of the track is imprinted with an effect", and hypothesizes that "no [other] rap song is as full of detail".4 Rich Boy's lyrics on the track have been described as a "hood n**** [sic] success anthem".3 His delivery has been praised for its unpredictable cadence, its juxtaposition against the beat, and the stylistic effect of his Southern accent.43

Music video

The music video was directed by Bernard Gourley and released in October 2006. It was in heavy rotation on BET and MTV. Both rappers are seen performing the song, while Zone 4 labelmate Keri Hilson appears in a cameo.

Legacy

Upon release, "Throw Some D's" quickly became the subject of numerous remixes.3 The song has also been described as influential upon many following hip-hop artists, including producers such as Zaytoven and Young Chop as well as rappers like GloRilla and Rae Sremmurd.4

Remixes

Chart performance

The song peaked on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 6 in March 2007. The track saw success on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Tracks charts, where it peaked at numbers three and two, respectively.

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States December 11, 2006 Rhythmic contemporary radio Zone 4, Interscope 13
March 27, 2007 Contemporary hit radio
References

References

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  2. "The 100 Best Songs of 2007". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. December 11, 2007. Archived from the original on December 15, 2007. Retrieved December 21, 2007.
  3. Cochrane, Naima (August 3, 2020). "The South Got Something To Say: A Celebration Of Southern Rap (2005–2009)". NPR. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  4. Greene, Jayson (April 25, 2026). "Rich Boy: "Throw Some D's" Track Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  5. "Rich Boy feat. Polow Da Don: Throw Some D's" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  6. "Rich Boy Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  7. "Rich Boy Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  8. "Rich Boy Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  9. "Rich Boy Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  10. "2007 Year End Charts – Hot 100 Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on October 3, 2012. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  11. "2007 Year End Charts – Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on October 3, 2012. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  12. "2007 Year End Charts – Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  13. "CHR – Available for Airplay". FMQB. Archived from the original on February 19, 2009. Retrieved December 29, 2023.