Ridin' high: The most memorable songs with car brands in the title

In pure Rick Ross fashion, the rapper knows how to make listeners feel like they’re living a life of luxury. Ross teamed up with Chrisette Michele and Drake on his 2010 hit single “Aston Martin Music.” The entire essence of the song is for listeners to vibe out as they play it in their two-seater. 

Longtime Yelawolf fans know he has a Box Chevy series in his discography. On his 2014 album Love Story, “Box Chevy V” became the lead single and the fifth installment in his series. On the track, Yelawolf describes his love and admiration for his car: “In my Chevrolet, my Box Chevrolet / Let’s go get you all cleaned up / And ride around all day.” 

In 2010, Lloyd Banks released his third album, H.F.M. 2. He teamed up with rapper Juelz Santana on the lead single “Beamer, Benz, or Bentley,” a track that highlighted how much attention he gets when he pulls up in either one of those vehicles. 

In 2003, rapper David Banner released his sophomore album, Mississippi: The Album. On the lead single “Cadillac on 22s,” Banner reflects on his life, his upbringing, and his faith. As he sings on the hook, “Cadillac on 22s / I ain’t did nothing in my life but stay true / Pimp my voice and mack these beats / And pray to the Lord for these Mississippi streets.” 

In 1971, Janis Joplin released one of the most stripped-down songs about cars with her single “Mercedes Benz.” On the track, she sings about being a hard worker and desires to have some of the finer things in life. As she sings in the first verse, “Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz? / My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends.” 

In 2007, the rock band Kings of Leon released its third album, Because of the Times. Although the album garnered three singles, one of the deep-cut tracks that stood out is “Camaro.” On the track, they detail how a woman who owns a Camaro catches their eye. As they sing on the hook, “She look so cool in her new Camaro / It’s black as coal and it goes boy, go go go.” 

Prince’s 1982 track “Little Red Corvette” uses the car as a metaphor for having a one-night stand. It’s evident from the first verse as he sings, “I guess I should’ve known by the way you parked your car sideways / That it wouldn’t last.” 

In 1999, rap group Three 6 Mafia released its compilation album Underground Vol 1: 1991-1994. The smooth production of the opening track, “Ridin’ N Da Chevy,” gives the perfect listen for anyone taking a night drive: “We finally got a warm day, it’s late in January, I see / I hopped out my drop top, once again, we rollin’ Chevy.”

In 2009, Rick Ross released his third studio album, Deeper Than Rap. In pure Ross mode, he references the admiration he has for luxury cars with the album’s final single, “Maybach Music 2.” Produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, he teamed up with Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and T-Pain. 

Throughout 2019, singer and rapper Qveen Herby released several extended plays, including EP 7. One of the standout tracks, “Pink Cadillac,” finds Herby reflecting on her career and spending her advances. As she sings on the hook, “I’m a happy girl when you talk like that / Make me wanna spend this cash, and I think before I act / I be clutching pearls, signing fat contracts / Flickin’ heat off the dash of my Pink Cadillac.” 

To date, Ace Hood’s biggest single came in 2013 with “Bugatti.” He teamed up with Future and Rick Ross on the track as he details his riches, such as his cars, jewelry, and homes. It’s also a song in which they reflect on calling out anyone who hates their success because they know they’re going to keep shining anyway. 

In 2009, Rick Ross founded his record label imprint Maybach Music Group, home to the rapper, Wale, and Meek Mill. In 2011, Ross decided to release a compilation album, Self Made Vol.1, featuring artists on the MMG roster. Wale’s single “600 Benz” finds the rapper reflecting on his ambition to own the lavish Mercedes model. 

In 1972, rock band ZZ Top released its sophomore album Rio Grande Mud. On the track “Chevrolet,” the protagonist is taking a ride to town in his Chevrolet pickup truck. 

It was in 1959 when rock singer Vince Taylor released his song “Brand New Cadillac.” Twenty years later, rock band The Clash covered the song on its third album, London Calling. On the track, the band details how a woman drives up to them in a Cadillac, which grabs their attention. 

In 1967, Wilson Pickett released his album The Wicked Pickett, which featured the hit “Mustang Sally.” On the track, he sings about a woman who drives a Mustang and has been going all over town in her car, so he wants her to slow down just a bit. 

In 1965, Bob Dylan released his sixth album, Highway 61 Revisited, to rave reviews. One of the interesting things about the album’s second single, “From a Buick 6,” is that Dylan doesn’t mention the car at all in the lyrics. He's singing about drug habits. 

In 2017, Lana Del Rey released her fifth album, Lust for Life. On her track “White Mustang” she reflects on falling for a partner, but she couldn’t see past any red flags and believed he would change his ways. 

On Mozzy’s 2016 single "Benz," the rapper reflects on how having money is life-changing. Lyrically, he raps about being more comfortable paying his rent, and all he wanted was his dream car: a Mercedes Benz. As he raps on the hook, “All I ever wanted was a Benz / Took a chunk to the lot like give me this.” 

On PnB Rock’s 2017 track “Range Rover,” the rapper details the lifestyle of the rich and famous. He raps about living lavishly and showing off even though people are going to hate him. As he says on the hook, “Pulled up to the scene in the new Range Rover / I just landed first class, you still on that layover.” 

On Brent Faiyaz’s 2021 single “Mercedes,” the singer reflects on how a potential partner wants to take their relationship further, but he’s trying to warn her about the many layers that he comes with. He’s aware that being with him may look a lot different than her previous relationships, so it’s more of a disclaimer. As he sings in the first verse, “You don’t really wanna be my lady / You know it’s more than just driving Mercedes.” 

In 2006, Houston rapper Trae the Truth released his third studio album, Restless. On the track “Cadillac,” he details how people may have a desire for a certain car brand, but sometimes that desire changes to something else. He raps about how he always wanted a foreign car, but a Cadillac keeps calling his name. 

In 2010, country music group Rascal Flatts released its seventh studio album, Nothing Like This. On the track “Red Camaro,” the band gives listeners a feel-good song that’s perfect for a drive to reflect on the past. As they sing in the first verse, “I saw a red Camaro today / It turned my head and made me think about back when life was a game.” 

In 2017, DJ Khaled released his tenth album, Grateful. As with all of his albums, Khaled recruited a long list of stars to join him. He teamed up with Future and Yo Gotti on the track “That Range Rover Came With Steps.” On the track, the rappers detail their lives of getting money and using it on cars and condos. 

In 2015, country star Luke Bryan released his EP Spring Break…Checkin’ Out. The album opener, “My Ol’ Bronco,” finds Bryan singing about an aging car that still serves him well. As he sings on the hook, “It’s yellow and a little bit of rust / Looking good for 42 years young / Ten sets of tires, a hundred bonfires / And it can still light up a backroad.”

In 1997, Birdman and Mannie Fresh, also known as the duo Big Tymers, released their debut album, How You Luv That. The duo teamed up with Juvenile and Lil Wayne on the track “Cutlass, Monte Carlo's, & Regals,” as they rap about the cars they grew up on to the cars they’re driving now. As they say on the hook, “Started with Cutlass, Monte Carlo's, & Regals, man / To Suburbans, Expeditions, with the T.V.’s playin.’”