"Boy Looka Here" is the second single from the first album, ''Rich Boy'', by rapper

Rich Boy Marece Benjamin Richards (born April 19, 1983), better known by his stage name Rich Boy, is an American rapper known for his 2006 single " Throw Some D's" (featuring Polow da Don), which peaked at number six on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It serv ...

. The single was produced by

Polow da Don Jamal Fincher Jones (born October 15, 1977 or 1978), known professionally as Polow da Don, is an American record producer from Atlanta, Georgia. He began his career as a recording artist in the late 1990s, leaving college to pursue a career with ...

. The video features the

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and

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marching band. The song was used in an '' Extreme Exposé'' segment at World Wrestling Entertainment's

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No Way Out in February 2007. The song was also featured in the film ''

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''. The video for the song was released in February 2007.

Critical reception

Jonathan Ringen of ''

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'' called it a "standout" on the album, praising Polow da Don for his ability to "mix sflamenco guitar, haunted-house synths and a Reznor-hard beat into a menacing banger". J-23 of ''

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'' put it alongside "Touch That Ass" as highlights that "display Polow's dynamic production and Rich's style." Reptilia of

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called it "a fantastic marching band-based number and an interesting tribute to the South's love of marching bands and football."

Remixes

*Remix featuring

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and Harry-O *Remix featuring Rasheeda *Freestyle by

Joe Budden Joseph Anthony Budden II (born August 31, 1980) is an American broadcaster and former rapper. He first gained recognition with his 2003 single " Pump It Up", which peaked in the top 40 of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and preceded the release of h ...

*Freestyle by

Crooked I Dominick Antron Wickliffe (born September 23, 1976), better known by his stage name Kxng Crooked, (stylised as KXNG Crooked and pronounced "King Crooked"; formerly Crooked I) is an American rapper from Long Beach, California. He formed the hip ho ...

and The Horshoe Gang

Charts

References

2008 singles Rich Boy songs Interscope Records singles Song recordings produced by Polow da Don Songs written by Polow da Don 2008 songs {{2000s-hiphop-single-stub