Deliverance (Bubba Sparxxx song)

Deliverance (Bubba Sparxxx song) is the debut single by American rapper Bubba Sparxxx, released in 2001 from his debut album Dark Days, Bright Nights. The song features production and vocals by Timbaland.

The song is notable for its blend of Southern hip hop and country music influences, incorporating banjo instrumentation and themes of rural life. Lyrically, "Deliverance" depicts Sparxxx's upbringing in rural Georgia and addresses stereotypes associated with the Southern United States. It speaks to the artist's experiences with poverty, racism, and the challenges of navigating a world that often misunderstands or dismisses his culture.

The song's title, "Deliverance," is a reference to the 1972 film of the same name, which often portrays a negative and sensationalized view of rural Southern culture. Sparxxx uses the song to reclaim the narrative and offer a more nuanced and authentic perspective on Southern life.

"Deliverance" was commercially successful, reaching the Billboard Hot 100 chart and receiving significant airplay. The song helped to establish Bubba Sparxxx as a prominent voice in Southern hip hop and contributed to the broadening of the genre's sound by incorporating elements of country and folk music. It is considered one of his signature songs and a defining track of the early 2000s.