‘Wanna Be A Baller’ Lil’ Troy (1999) “Wanna Be a Baller” is a seminal hip-hop single by Houston artist Lil’ Troy, released in 1999 as the second single from his debut major-label album, Sittin’ Fat Down South. Despite being the lead artist, Lil’ Troy famously does not perform a verse on the track; instead, he serves as the writer and mastermind behind the collaboration, which features a lineup of Houston legends including Fat Pat, Yungstar, Lil’ Will, Big T, and H.A.W.K. Produced by Bruce “Grim” Rhodes, the song is built on a smooth, melodic chord pattern that is often compared to Prince’s “Little Red Corvette.” The lyrics and iconic hook focus on the aspirations of the “baller” lifestyle, featuring memorable lines about “20-inch blades on the Impala” and “making money the fly way.” The track became a massive regional success that eventually crossed over nationally, helping to define the sound of Texas hip-hop at the turn of the millennium. … #nba2k #90smusic #liltroy