The lyrics advocate for women to retaliate against unfaithful men by "hitting them up style"—specifically by draining their bank accounts and selling their property.
: Although Cantrell initially didn't care for the song artistically, she included it on her debut album, So Blu , because it mirrored bitter feelings she was experiencing at the time. Impact and Chart Success Blu Cantrell – Hit Up Them Style _ Mp3 Download
: The song is written in the key of F minor with a mid-tempo pace of 90 beats per minute. Lyrical Meaning: "Economic Revenge" The lyrics advocate for women to retaliate against
: It is considered a classic of early 2000s R&B and has been featured in major commercial campaigns, such as a 2016 Bud Light Lime-A-Rita ad. Divorce in Song: Blu Cantrell's “Hit Em Up Style” Blu Cantrell – Hit Up Them Style _ Mp3 Download