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Directed by (who later directed M.I.A.’s "Paper Planes"), the music video features a satirical take on the song's themes.
The single was released on August 3, 2004 , through Body Head Entertainment. Concept & Lyrics
"" is the breakout southern rap single by the Body Head Bangerz , a hip-hop group founded by legendary boxer Roy Jones Jr. . Released in 2004 as part of the album Body Head Bangerz, Vol. 1 , the track became a regional anthem and a staple of the "Dirty South" era. Production & Collaboration Roy Jones I Smoke I
The central chorus—"I smoke, I drank / I'm supposed to stop but I can't"—reflects the gritty, "buck" lifestyle associated with Louisiana and Atlanta street culture.
It utilizes "chopped and screwed" visual editing techniques—such as alternating frame sizes and brief time-lapses—popularized by Southern artists like Mike Jones and Bun B. 's boxing-inspired tracks like "Can't Be Touched"? Directed by (who later directed M
Roy Jones Jr. originally intended to provide only a small verse, viewing his rap career as an inspirational extension of his legendary status in the ring. Visuals & Music Video
The song was originally a collaboration between former No Limit artist , Lil Boosie, and Young Bleed. Recognizing its hit potential, Roy Jones Jr. spearheaded a high-profile remix that added Atlanta duo YoungBloodZ . Production & Collaboration The central chorus—"I smoke, I
The video portrays the rappers attending an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting at the fictional "Phoenix Center for Addiction".