"" was the lead single from Bun B's 2008 sophomore solo album, II Trill . The song serves as a major turning point in his career, as it was his first solo project released following the unexpected passing of his UGK partner, Pimp C, in December 2007. The Story Behind the Collaboration
: Bun B revealed in a 2008 interview with XXL Mag that he didn't originally seek out Sean Kingston for the song. When producer J.R. Rotem sent him the track, Sean Kingston (who was Rotem's artist) was already on it.
Interestingly, although Sean Kingston is the featured artist, he in the song's official music video. Instead, the video highlights Bun B's deep connections within the industry and the Houston community, featuring cameos from: Athletes : LeBron James. Hip-Hop Stars : Chamillionaire, Slim Thug, and Young Buck. Industry Figures : J Prince. Bun B - That's Gangsta (Feat. Sean Kingston)
: The album's release was actually pushed back to allow the music video for "That's Gangsta" more time to build awareness on platforms like MTV2 . Lyrical Theme
It's about —never turning your back on a "real homie". "" was the lead single from Bun B's
Watch the official lyrics and hear the UGK legacy continue in this collaboration: Bun B Ft Sean Kingston - Thats Gangsta [Lyrics] eozzy kingo YouTube• Mar 4, 2009 That's Gangsta - song and lyrics by Bun B, Sean Kingston
A real gangsta when they are incarcerated and helps them get back on their feet once they return home. When producer J
It's about , with Bun B emphasizing that a true gangsta makes money but never acts like they are "above the city" or the ghetto. Music Video & Cameos
