Did You Know Baby Boy Da Prince Wanted Lil Wayne Instead of Boosie on His Hit Song “The Way I Live”?
#NOLAZINE - Back in 2006, New Orleans rapper Baby Boy Da Prince made a major impact on the hip-hop scene with his breakout single “The Way I Live,” featuring P. Town Moe, a record that became a Southern anthem and introduced him to audiences nationwide.
However, an interesting story surrounding the record is that Baby Boy Da Prince reportedly told his record label he wanted fellow New Orleans superstar Lil Wayne on the remix instead of Baton Rouge rapper Boosie Badazz.
At the time, Lil Wayne was becoming one of the biggest names in hip-hop, while Boosie was building a massive following throughout Louisiana and the South.
The official remix eventually featured Boosie, adding another Louisiana voice to the already successful record.
Although the song helped Baby Boy Da Prince gain national recognition, many fans still wonder how different the record might have sounded if Lil Wayne had appeared on it.
The story offers an interesting look at the decisions made behind the scenes during one of Louisiana hip-hop's most memorable eras.
Do y'all remember Baby Boy Da Prince's “The Way I Live”? And who do y'all think would've sounded better on the remix, Lil Wayne or Boosie?
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