Gangsta Girl

"Gangsta Girl"
Single by Big Tymers featuring R. Kelly
from the album Big Money Heavyweight
Released	2003
Length	4:18
Label	Cash Money Universal
Songwriter(s)	Bryan Williams Byron Thomas Robert Kelly
Producer(s)	Mannie Fresh
Big Tymers singles chronology
"This Is How We Do" (2003) "Gangsta Girl" (2003) "No Love" (2004)
R. Kelly singles chronology
"Gigolo" (2003) "Gangsta Girl" (2003) "Calling All Girls" (2004)
Music video
"Gangsta Girl" on YouTube

"Gangsta Girl" is a song by American hip hop duo Big Tymers and the second single from their fifth studio album Big Money Heavyweight (2003). It features American singer R. Kelly and was produced by Mannie Fresh.

Composition

The production of the song contains an "influence of Eastern themes and wind instruments". R. Kelly performs the chorus.^[1] In the lyrics, he sings about the types of girls he is attracted to,^[2] while Big Tymers rap about a lavish lifestyle.^[1]

Critical reception

Steve "Flash" Juon of RapReviews gave a positive review, commenting that because of the production "combined with R. Kelly's unabashed sexuality singing the hook", the song is a "clear winner."^[1]

Charts

Chart (2003–2004)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100[3]	85
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4]	38
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[5]	24

References

1. "Feature for December 16, 2003 - Big Tymers' "Big Money Heavyweight"". Rapreviews.com. December 16, 2003. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
2. "Musiq's 'Soulstar' shines; Setzer's 'Daddy' is all grown up". Usatoday30.usatoday.com. December 8, 2003. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
3. "R. Kelly Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
4. "R. Kelly Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
5. "R. Kelly Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2023.