Po Pimp

Album: Picture This (1996)
Charted: 22
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Songfacts®:

  • Do Or Die's debut single was initially released independently in Chicago. It caught the attention of Houston-based record label Rap-A-Lot, who released the song, which led to its nationwide success. >>>
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    Guy - New York, NY
  • The song featured a guest verse from Do Or Die's fellow Windy City rapper Twista.
  • Do Or Die recorded three sequels:

    "Still Po Pimpin," which also featured Twista as well as vocals from R&B singer Johnny P and was the trio's only other single to chart in the Hot 100 (#68 in 1998).
    "Sex Appeal" from 2002's Back 2 Tha Game.
    "Do U?" from 2003's Pimpin Ain't Dead.

    Twista also recorded a sequel, "Yo Body," for his 2009 album Category F5, which featured Do Or Die .

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