"As a result, Nelly became a rapper capable of crossing practically all boundaries, from the Dirty South to MTV's Total Request Live and everything in between," Birchmeier wrote.
Of course, not only did "Country Grammar" spawn a slew of hits, it also paved the way for other St. Louis rappers to soak up mainstream success. Could Chingy, J-Kwon, Huey or Jibbs have become successful without the success of "Country Grammar?" Hard to say. But "Country Grammar" certainly helped their cause.
Psychoanalysis aside, here's "Country Grammar" in honor of its anniversary. Shimmy shimmy cocoa what? Listen to it pound:
