Bun B Can’t Believe ‘Int’l Players Anthem’ Has Become a Wedding Staple

Coming in at #91 on Rolling Stone’s Greatest Songs of All Time list, this week hosts Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos discuss "Int’l Players Anthem" with special guest Bun B. The surviving member of UGK details the fateful way the song came together with OutKast including how their iconic video almost didn’t happen.
Bun B sings the praises of his UGK partner Pimp C, who died six months after "Int’l Players Anthem" was released as a single. He credits Pimp C’s musical intuition with seeing the potential for the song’s sample, which ended up being an accurate prediction. Plus, the rapper notes how impactful the video has been on the song’s legacy.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:16 Diving into ‘International Players Anthem’
00:53 The Song’s Impact and Legacy
01:35 The Making of the Song
02:35 OutKast’s Contribution
03:47 Analyzing the Lyrics
05:15 The Song’s Production and Collaboration
11:18 UGK’s Legacy and Pimp C’s Vision
14:37 Interview with Bun B
15:32 Recording and Production Insights
19:22 The Song’s Reception and Cultural Impact
33:12 Conclusion and Credits