Area_Codes_(Kali_song)

Area Codes (Kali song)

Area Codes (Kali song)

2023 single by Kaliii


"Area Codes" is a song performed by American rapper Kaliii (known at the time as simply "Kali"), released on March 17, 2023 via Trump Card and Atlantic Recording Corporation.[1] Produced by Tate Kobang and YG! Beats, it interpolates the 2001 song of the same name by Ludacris featuring Nate Dogg. The song gained traction on the video-sharing platform TikTok, following which it became Kali's first song to chart, peaking at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was included in a reissue of Kaliii's second mixtape Toxic Chocolate, which was labelled the "Area Codes Edition" and released on June 29, 2023.[2]

Quick Facts Single by Kaliii, from the album Toxic Chocolate: Area Codes Edition ...

Content

Lyrically, Kaliii brags about being in many relationships with men and inducing them into giving her cash through her attractiveness,[3] sharing details of her partners and the relationships as well: "Got a white boy on my roster, he be feeding me pasta and lobster / He just hit me up on Tuesday like 'What you doing bae? Let me take you shoppin'".[4][5] In the chorus, she raps about having "hoes in different area codes", interpolating the Ludacris song while warning some women that their partners or spouses may be in an affair with her.[5] Thus means they could have been having sex together but live far away and are dating other people.

Music video

The official music video was directed by Adonis Blackwood[6] and released on April 6, 2023.[7] It sees Kaliii in a high school, joined by a "flashy clique" and "taking over the halls" as she raps.[6][7]

Charts

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References

  1. "Area Codes - Single by Kaliii", Apple Music, March 17, 2023, retrieved October 16, 2023
  2. Haile, Heven (March 23, 2023). "Listen to Kali's "Area Codes": The Ones". Pitchfork. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  3. Cho, Regina (March 21, 2023). "Kali has men in different "Area Codes" in latest single". Revolt. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  4. Cho, Regina (April 7, 2023). "Kali schools the competition in new "Area Codes" visual". Revolt. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  5. "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  6. "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  7. "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2023.

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