It was ranked number 37 on the best songs of 2010 byRolling Stone.Despite the song receiving no major-label backing (due to Banks being dropped fromInterscopethe previous year), the song was a minor chart success in America, charting at number 49 on theBillboardHot 100.Due to the moderate success of the single, Interscope attempted to re-sign Banks to the label;[3]however, this failed when Banks announced he would sign toEMI."Beamer, Benz, or Bentley" was also certified Gold by the RIAA.
The song is about a girl going back to Lloyd Banks' place in one of three of his automobiles, either hisBMW,Mercedes-Benz,orBentley.
The song featuresJuelz Santanaon the second verse and chorus and is produced by Prime.[4]Banks describes the song as a "club record with a lot of energy".[2]Beamer, Benz, or Bentley was released with no major label promotion and reached number 49 on theBillboardHot 100.[5]In August 2010 the single was certified gold.[6]After the song was certified gold,50 CentandEminempranked him and then presented him the plate while in backstage atThe Home & Home Tourin September 2010.
Banks has toldMTVthat the official remix was completed in early May and features upwards of 5-6 rappers.[9]He also stated that there is a very good chance of a few regional remixes. The official remix featuresLudacris,The-Dream,Jadakiss,andYo Gotti.[10]A music video for this remix was shot.[11]Another official remix featured Fabolous on the original beat (Fab states in an interview with ThisIs50.com that Banks contacted him to do the remix).[12]
Giggs,Hodgy Beats,Fabolous,Eminem,Ace Hood,Twista,Ray J,Shorty Mack,BizarreofD12,Papoose,Cassidy,Red Cafe,Jae Millz,Warren Gand JJ Demon have all recorded their own remixes and freestyles to the song.Lil Wayneperformed his songGo D.J.over the instrumental.Joe BuddenandRoyce da 5'9made a remix named "New York, Jersey Philly" where they dissBenzinoandWaka Flocka Flame.Joell Ortizmade a remix named "Nissan, Honda, Chevy" later featuringJim Jones,also with a music video directed by Dawud Gaston and with cameos fromSlaughterhouse.Crooked Imade his remix named Tequila, Vodka, Henny. Later the members of Slaughterhouse combined their remixes to form Beamer Benz Bentley (Shady Mix) alluding to their talks to sign to Shady Records.T-Pain'sNappy Boysigned artist Young Cash has also made his own version of the song.Gamehas collaborated withBlack Wall Streetartist Mysonne to make their version, "Revolver or the Semi". In this version they diss Jae Millz's version of the track.Mainomade a remix known as "Trina, Kim or Nicki", referencing the female rappersTrina,Lil' Kim,andNicki Minaj.Young Money member, Jae Millz, also recorded a remix called "Polo, Louie, Gucci" alluding to the 3 major fashion designers.Fabolousreleased his remix to the song on his 2010 mixtape "There Is No Competition 2: The Funeral Service".Dead Prezmade a remix named Malcolm Garvey Huey. Winnipeg, MB based Hip-Hop groupWinnipeg's Mostdid a rendition titled "Kush up in my Philly" which was released on their 2010 mixtape "Northside Connection". Two Swiss rappers Al P. andC.mEEmade a Remix called "Miller, Jack & Jägi", which succeeded in Swiss clubs and was played even more than the original. Italian rapperEgreenmade a Remix called "Fiat, Dacia, Skoda", referring to low cost car brands.
