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Ludacris' 'Move Bitch' Born from Traffic Frustration
22 Jul
Summary
- Ludacris penned his hit 'Move Bitch' while stuck in traffic.
- The song was released in late 2001 on the album Word of Mouf.
- He funded his first independent album with $20,000 of his own money.
Ludacris shared the origin of his renowned song "Move Bitch," explaining it was conceived while he was in his car and inspired by traffic jams. This track was officially released in late 2001 as part of his album "Word of Mouf."
During a recent celebration for the FIFA World Cup final, the artist, aged 48, reminisced about writing the song. He recounted an instance at The Standard Biergarten in New York City on Saturday, July 18, where the audience's enthusiasm led him to perform "Move Bitch" an unprecedented three times.
Reflecting on his early career, Ludacris mentioned his 1999 independent album, "Incognegro." He noted that risking his own $20,000 to fund this project was a significant gamble, driven by a determination to overcome the fear of failure.
Following the independent release, which sold 50,000 copies, Ludacris signed with Def Jam in 2000. The label subsequently reissued his album as "Back for the First Time" in October of that year, adding new tracks.
