Nelly Unmatched Style in ‘Air Force Ones’
“Air Force Ones” is a hip-hop song by Nelly featuring Kyjuan, Ali, and Murphy Lee. It was released in 2002 as the second single from Nelly’s debut studio album, “Nellyville.” The track pays homage to the popular Nike Air Force 1 sneaker and became a commercial success.
In “Air Force Ones,” Nelly and his fellow St. Lunatics members celebrate the iconic Air Force 1 shoes, highlighting their popularity and cultural significance. Each rapper in the song contributes verses discussing different aspects of the sneakers, from their style to the various colors and customization options.
The chorus includes the catchy lines:
“Big boy, stompin’ in my Air Force Ones.
Big boys, stompin’ in my Air Force Ones.”
The track features a bouncy and infectious beat, characteristic of the Southern hip-hop sound, and its success contributed to the overall popularity of Nelly and the “Nellyville” album. “Air Force Ones” remains one of Nelly’s well-known and commercially successful songs.