"Southern Gul" is a song recorded by American singer Erykah Badu. It features beatboxer and rapper Rahzel, a former member of The Roots, who also co-wrote and produced the song. The song was released as the lead single from Rahzel's debut studio album Make the Music 2000 (1999) on July 26, 1999, by Motown Records.

"Southern Gul"
Single by Erykah Badu featuring Rahzel
from the album Make the Music 2000
ReleasedJuly 26, 1999
Recorded1998
Genre
Length3:17
LabelMotown
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Rahzel
Erykah Badu singles chronology
"You Got Me"
(1999)
"Southern Gul"
(1999)
"Bag Lady"
(2000)

A moderate commercial success, "Southern Gul" peaked at number 76 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 24 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

Track listing

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US cassette and maxi CD single[1]
No.TitleLength
1."Southern Gul" (radio edit) (featuring Rahzel)3:09
2."Southern Gul" (album version) (featuring Rahzel)3:17
3."Southern Gul" (a cappella)2:52

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Southern Gul"
Chart (1999) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[2] 76
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3] 24

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "Southern Gul"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States July 26, 1999 Urban contemporary radio Motown
July 27, 1999 12-inch vinyl
August 10, 1999

References

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  1. ^ Badu, Erykah (1999). Southern Gul (CD single). United States: Motown Records.
  2. ^ "Erykah Badu Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  3. ^ "Erykah Badu Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  4. ^ "ADDvance Notice" (PDF). Radio & Records. July 23, 1999. p. 106. Retrieved October 28, 2022 – via World Radio History.
  5. ^ "Southern Gul – Erykah Badu". Motown Records. July 27, 1999. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  6. ^ "Southern Gul – Erykah Badu, Rahzel". Motown Records. August 10, 1999. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  7. ^ "Southern Gul – Erykah Badu". Motown Records. August 10, 1999. Retrieved October 28, 2022.