Released on October 17, 2000 Back for the First Time is the major-label debut of Atlanta rapper
Before Ludacris became an Fast & Furious megastar, he was Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, a DJ on Atlanta’s Hot 97.5. His underground indie release, Incognegro , was such a local phenomenon that Def Jam South signed him and re-released the tracks with new studio polish. The result was Back For The First Time —a title that perfectly summarized his bold claim to fame. Ludacris- Back For The First Time full album zip
The breakout single. From the opening “ I wanna li-li-li-lick you from your head to your toes ,” this track was unlike anything on radio in 2000. Shawnna’s verse (“I wanna get you in the Georgia Dome on the 50-yard line”) is just as iconic. The song’s explicit nature and hypnotic synth line made it a strip club anthem and a suburban teen’s secret favorite. Released on October 17, 2000 Back for the
Critics generally view the album as a high-energy introduction to one of hip-hop's most animated personalities. The breakout single
