Royal Flush (song) explained

Royal Flush
Cover:Royal Flush Big Boi.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Big Boi featuring André 3000 and Raekwon
Released:March 24, 2008[1]
Recorded:2007
Genre:Hip hop
Length:3:17
Chronology:Big Boi
Prev Title:Girlfight
Prev Year:2005
Next Title:Sumthin's Gotta Give
Next Year:2008

"Royal Flush" is the debut solo single by American rapper and OutKast member Big Boi. The track was released on March 24, 2008[2] and it features fellow OutKast member André 3000 as well as Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon. It was the first time the three rappers collaborated with each other in 10 years since "Skew It on the Bar-B" off of OutKast's third album Aquemini in 1998. The song was intended to be included as part of Big Boi's debut solo album , but was removed from it, due to legal complications from Big Boi resigning from Jive Records.

This song contains sampled elements from the song "Voyage to Atlantis" by the Isley Brothers between each verse. Big Boi refers to this when at the end of his verse he says, "take a voyage to Atlantis".

The song was nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 51st Grammy Awards.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Big Boi Featuring Andre 3000 & Raekwon – "Royal Flush" . stereogum.com . 2016-08-20.
  2. Web site: New Big Boi Featuring Andre 3000 & Raekwon – "Royal Flush" . stereogum.com . 2016-08-20.