Joe Nichols Puts a Southern Twang on Remake of ‘Baby Got Back’

Step over, Sir Mix-a-Lot, because there’s a new guy in town who likes to sing about big butts and he goes by the name of Joe Nichols.

In a cheeky cover video for the 80s throwback jam, Nichols auditions in front of Sir Mix-a-Lot to prove he can make “Baby Got Back” new again in his classic country style. Laying on his thickest Southern accent atop a dobro-heavy rendition, Nichols catches the rapper’s attention with his alternative approach to the beat-driven track.

While the original version of the song may have originally created the ‘twerking’ trend long ago, Nichols’ sound would get those bums shaking in a two-step line dance variation. Even Sir Mix-a-Lot got into the swing of things by mouthing along the iconic lyrics which he gave a voice to just a couple decades ago.

Trading his classic fedora-like hat for that of a wide-brimmed cowboy look, Sir Mix-a-Lot applauded the country singer for his efforts in the empty auditorium setting before sending them a shout-out for their unique stylings on his biggest career hit.

“Baby Got Back” may be Nichols’ most hilarious video from his latest release, but it’s actually his title track called “Never Gets Old” that he chose to send out to country radio. Nevertheless, fans will be laughing with Nichols at his attempt to take on the famous rap tune.

Nichols’ latest album, Never Gets Old, was released recently and “Baby Got Back” marked one of the 12 tracks on the record. Fans can purchase the project in stores or stream it on digital platforms now.