"That song only works if people know where each area code is located." Rojas, referring to a song in which the rapper uses only area codes to refer to locations where he has had sexual encounters. "How long before Ludacris's 'Area Code' ceases to make sense?" asked Mr. This song was also the signature track for Fast and Furious 2. Act a Fool is featured in his album Chicken-n’ Beer The song was nominated for the Best Song at the Grammy Awards.
And as area codes lose their foothold, certain cultural references may also drop their meaning. The good thing about Ludacris is that when he is not making some good music, he is out there composing some unique movie soundtracks. "Area Codes, Now Divorced From Their Areas". These are the area codes listed in the song, in order: The song was also included briefly in a scene from The Fast and the Furious.īecause telephone area codes have increasingly become less constrained to particular geographic areas, a cultural critic has noted that the core conceit of the "Area Codes" song may become confusing to future generations of listeners not raised with the concept that a particular area code must be tied to residence in a particular region and not knowledgeable about the assigned area code numbering for major urban areas. It debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. The song was originally released on the soundtrack to Rush Hour 2. Īt five minutes and three seconds, it is the fifth-longest track on the album. telephone area codes that denote the location of women with whom the rapper has had sexual relations in cities across the United States. Similar to 'Rest of My Life,' 'Good Life' is a celebratory tune that allows both artists to surely show off the successful lives they lead. " Area Codes" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Ludacris, released as the first single from his third album, Word of Mouf (2001). Kehlani and G-Eazy collaborated for Good Life, a song that perfectly fits with the traditional family scenes at the end of almost all recent Fast and Furious films. 2000 hip hop song by Ludacris and Nate Dogg "Area Codes"įrom the album Rush Hour 2 Soundtrackand Word of Mouf