"" is the lead single from Rick Ross's second studio album, Trilla (2008), featuring R&B singer R. Kelly . Released on October 16, 2007, the track was produced by The Runners and R. Kelly. It is known for its high-energy production and themes of relentless hustle, with Ross describing the concept as "being young men chasing a dream not ready to stop". Key Facts and Production
Despite its high-profile feature, "Speedin'" failed to enter the Billboard Hot 100, unlike subsequent Trilla singles like "The Boss". The Iconic Music Video
Producers The Runners brought a cinematic, South Florida-influenced sound that helped define the "luxury rap" aesthetic Ross became famous for.
The track appears as the fourth song on Trilla , an album whose title pays homage to Michael Jackson's Thriller while using "Trill," a Southern slang term for "true" and "real".
The song is arguably most famous for its over-the-top music video , which became a lasting internet meme.
The song was co-written by Ross, R. Kelly, Kevin Cossom, and The Runners.
