"Batter Up" is a single

Single (music)

In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...

 by the rapper Nelly

Nelly

Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. , better known by his stage name Nelly, is an Grammy Award winning American rapper and actor. He has performed with the rap group St. Lunatics since 1993 and signed to Universal Records in 1999. Under Universal, Nelly began his solo career in 2000 with his debut album...

 and the St. Lunatics

St. Lunatics

The St. Lunatics are a hip hop group from St. Louis, Missouri formed in 1995. The group consists of Nelly, Ali, Murphy Lee, Kyjuan and City Spud. Former member Slo'Down left the group after a dispute.- Career :...

, and it was released on September 11, 2001. It was produced by Steve "Blast" Wills, taken from Nelly's 2000 album Country Grammar

Country Grammar

Country Grammar is the debut studio album by American rapper Nelly, released on June 27, 2000.- Reception :- Commercial performance :...

. "Batter Up" was also included as a Bonus Track on the Free City Album and remixed on Da Derrty Versions. It was also the last single to be released from that album. The hook of the song alludes to the theme song of the television

Television

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 sitcom

Situation comedy

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, The Jeffersons

The Jeffersons

The Jeffersons is an American sitcom that was broadcast on CBS from January 18, 1975, through June 25, 1985, lasting 11 seasons and a total of 253 episodes. The show was produced by the T.A.T. Communications Company from 1975–1982 and by Embassy Television from 1982-1985...

. Sherman Hemsley

Sherman Hemsley

Sherman Alexander Hemsley is an American actor, most famous for his role as George Jefferson on the CBS television series All in the Family and The Jeffersons, and as Deacon Ernest Frye on the NBC series Amen. He also played Earl Sinclair's horrifying boss, a Triceratops named B.P...

 makes a cameo in the beginning of the music video

Music video

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 as a sports announcer.

Track listing

http://www.discogs.com/St-Lunatics-Feat-Nelly-Batter-Up/master/130093
US Promo

• 1 Batter Up [Clean Edit w/ Mutes] 4:12
• 2 Batter Up [Dirty Edit] 4:12
• 3 Batter Up [Album Version] 5:27
• 4 Batter Up [Instrumental] 5:27
• 5 Batter Up [Call Out Hook] 0:11

US Vinyl, Promo

• A1 Batter Up [Clean Version] 5:27
• A2 Batter Up [Album Version] 5:27
• A3 Batter Up [Instrumental] 5:27
• B1 Batter Up [Clean Version] 5:27
• B2 Batter Up [Album Version] 5:27
• B3 Batter Up [Instrumental] 5:27

Australia Maxi-CD

• 1 Batter Up [Radio Edit] 4:15
• 2 Batter Up [Full Phatt Radio Mix] 4:08
• 3 Batter Up [Instrumental] 5:34
• 4 Batter Up [Corporate's Burnt Bean Mix]4:34

Germany Vinyl, 12", Maxi-Single, Promo

• • A Batter Up [Full Phatt Radio Mix]
• B1 Batter Up [Corporate's Burnt Bean Mix]
• B2 Batter Up [Instrumental]
• B3 Batter Up [Acapella]