25 Years Later Juvenile Drops Visuals For 400 Degreez
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As a Hot Girl and Juvenile fan, when Juvenile spilled the tea, it took me back to Lakeshore Rollerworld in my little hometown. If you grew up in the Cash Money Millionaire era, then you know why the visuals to Juvenile’s 400 Degreez are a big deal, even 25 years later. Juvie The Great and Mannie Fresh getting back together again to breathe life into a classic hit that is 400 Degreez in an ode to its 25th anniversary is beyond legendary. Originally taking the world by storm with its release on November 3rd, 1998, the album went on to go 4x platinum, selling over 4 million copies and remains his best-selling album to date.
Directed by Diesel Filmz and featuring Mannie Fresh, the video flashes between current-day Juvi and some of the biggest career landmarks of his run. Some might think he’s crazy to invest in making a video for a 25-year-old song, but the numbers say otherwise. Making its debut on YouTube on March 26th, in just 3 days it has already amassed over one million views, displaying that you can always repurpose timeless content and music.
Juvenile - 400 Degreez (Official Music Video)
His innovative nature and strategy didn’t stop at the video! To continue capitalizing on this legendary moment, today the New Orleans lyricist also dropped a deluxe edition of 400 Degreez that includes two new tracks titled Party and We Blowing Money, available on all streaming platforms as you read this article.
We Platinum on YouTube!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
— JUVENILE (@juviethegreat) March 29, 2024
Thank you fans & remember it’s never too late to bet on yourself pic.twitter.com/pkghhuNRwG
Last year, Juvenile ignited the excitement for this upcoming release with one of the most viewed performances on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts. This showcase not only reaffirmed Juvenile's influence but also highlighted the deep roots and vibrant musical culture of New Orleans that continue to inspire artists worldwide.
Juvenile: Tiny Desk Concert
With a major impact like this a decade later, it makes me wonder why none of the 50th-anniversary of hip-hop celebrations acknowledged Cash Money and Juvenile’s impact on the industry from 1997 up until around 2008. The Cash Money era undeniably changed the rap game, mixing transparent storytelling with Mannie Fresh beats we can’t even begin to explain. And let's not forget, Cash Money Music were the OGs of flaunting wealth with tracks fueled with references to fancy cars, designer threads, and the high life, laying down the blueprint for the flashy side of hip-hop we see today. Put some respect on it!
Aside from stunting, Juvenile's relatable bars about street life and personal battles hit hard, and his ability to consistently create amazing bodies of work as a solo artist made him a legend in the game.
Will dropping visuals for classic tracks be a new wave that our favorite pastime artists use to celebrate their discography and even continue building their fan base? We can all admit that music these days does not compare to this unduplicatable era, so is this the perfect time for the greats whose run has respectfully ended to dust off their CDs and mics and bring the essence of real rap back?
Only time will tell, but shout out to Juvenile for recreating this classic moment for the 99 and the 2000 babies. Check out the new video for 400 Degreez and stream 400 Degreez Deluxe on all platforms.
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