Southside (Lloyd song)

"Southside"
Single by Lloyd featuring Ashanti
from the album Southside
Released	May 8, 2004 December 30, 2004 (Remix)
Format	CD maxi single, 7" single
Recorded	2003
Genre	R&B
Length	4:37
Label	The Inc, Def Jam
Writer(s)	T. Hale, W. Morris, Tab
Producer(s)	Jimi Kendrix
Lloyd singles chronology "Southside" (2004) "Hey Young Girl" (2004) Ashanti singles chronology "Breakup 2 Makeup (Remix)" (2004) "Southside" (2004) "Wonderful" (2004)

"Southside" is the debut single from American R&B singer Lloyd and features Ashanti. It was written by T. Hale, W. Morris, Tab and by producer Jimi Kendrix for his debut studio album, Southside (2004). It peaked at number 13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart, and peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100. The remix featured rapper Scarface and Ashanti. The remix was released as the third and final single from the album.

Music video

The video was released in late 2004. The standard version was filmed in a narrative fashion, with Irv Gotti playing Lloyd's fancy-car-driving father figure and Ashanti as his love interest whom he courts cellularly. The theme of the video is based on the movie A Bronx Tale. Rapper Ja Rule also makes an appearance in the video.

The remix version intercuts a street scene, with a shirtless Lloyd, a slightly gangsta-looking Ashanti, and a gruff-looking Scarface. It was located outside of a barber shop. It features clips from the original version also.

"Southside" also peaked at number one on BET's 106 & Park. Lloyd and Ashanti performed the song together on its third straight day at number one.

Chart position

Chart (2004)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	24
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs	13
U.S. Billboard Pop Songs	33

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics