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2000 single by P.O.D.
"Southtown"
Single by P.O.D.
from the album The Fundamental Elements of Southtown
ReleasedFebruary 2000 (rock radio)
RecordedNovember 17, 1998 (The Warriors EP version) February–April 1999
GenreNu metal
Length4:08
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)Noah Bernardo, Marcos Curiel, Traa Daniels, Sonny Sandoval
Producer(s)Howard Benson
P.O.D. singles chronology
"Southtown"
(2000) 		"Rock the Party (Off the Hook)"
(2000)

"Southtown" is the debut single by the Christian metal band P.O.D. It was released in February 2000 from the band's major label debut album, The Fundamental Elements of Southtown. An earlier version of the song originally appeared on The Warriors EP.

Music video

The song's music video was directed by Marcos Siega edited by David Mendel, and photographed by cinematographer Steve Gainer ASC ASK. It features the band performing amongst a crowd.

Track listing

US promo single
No.TitleLength
1."Southtown"4:07
2."Southtown" (intro edit)3:33
German promo single
No.TitleLength
1."Southtown" (album version)4:07

Chart and sales

Chart (2000) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks 31
U.S. Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks 28

Covers

The song was covered by American metalcore band the Ghost Inside for the 2014 cover compilation album Punk Goes 90s Vol. 2.

References

  1. Maude, James (6 August 2021). "Welcome to the Dark Side: 15 Essential Nu Metal Classics for the New Psychos in the Scene". escYOUnited. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  2. Huey, Steve. "The Warriors - P.O.D." AllMusic. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  3. "P.O.D. - Southtown (Video shot to LP version)". YouTube. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  4. "P.O.D. > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
  5. "P.O.D. Album & Song Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2010-11-30.
  6. "Fearless Records Reveal 'Punk Goes 90s Vol. 2' Tracklisting - News". Rock Sound. February 6, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
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