: The video features stylized, high-energy shots of all four artists, often in sleek industrial or outdoor settings that emphasize the song's aggressive energy.
: Co-produced by David Banner and Deezle, the track features a hard-hitting, speaker-rattling rhythm designed to showcase the diverse flows of its featured guests. : The video features stylized, high-energy shots of
: Banner described the collaboration as a "gumbo" of different fanbases, intended to show a united hip-hop brotherhood despite external criticisms of the genre. Released in 2007, (also known as "9MM") served
Released in 2007, (also known as "9MM") served as the high-octane lead single for David Banner's fifth studio album, The Greatest Story Ever Told . The track is a quintessential 2000s Southern hip-hop collaboration, uniting Banner's gritty Mississippi style with some of the era's biggest heavyweights: Akon , Snoop Dogg , and Lil Wayne . Production and Themes Akon, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne DavidBannerVEVO YouTube• Nov
Watch the official 2007 music video for 'Speaker,' featuring David Banner alongside hip-hop legends Akon, Snoop Dogg, and Lil Wayne: David Banner - Speaker ft. Akon, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne DavidBannerVEVO YouTube• Nov 22, 2009 Critical Reception
While the single was a club and radio favorite, the parent album, The Greatest Story Ever Told , received mixed reviews from critics. Many praised Banner’s ambitious production but felt the album struggled to balance its commercial club anthems like "Speaker" with Banner's more politically conscious and social activist roots. David Banner feat. Akon, Lil Wayne & Snoop Dogg - "Speaker"
: Backstage footage highlights the camaraderie between the artists, capturing them discussing the track's impact as one of the most star-studded collaborations of 2007.