Golden State Warriors tap P-Lo, Jauz for the tip-off anthem: LISTEN

Jauz and P-Lo team up to pay the “perfect tribute” to Bay Area rap greats Zion I with the help of the Golden State Warriors. On Thursday, the rapper and DJ will debut a reimagining of “Don’t Lose Your Head,” which will serve as the opening anthem for the Bay Area basketball team next season.

The new track, which connects the two Bay Area musicians, will be played during Warriors games at Chase Center next season. The Dan Franco-directed music video for the track shows the two stars driving through the streets of San Francisco in a Mustang convertible, stopping by the legendary John’s Grill before shooting hoops in the arena.

The song brings an energetic twist to Zion I’s “iconic track,” which originally featured “Too Short.” “We took this unforgettable sample and reimagined it with P-Lo, mixing his distinct West Coast rap style with my signature production,” says Jauz Rolling Stone. “It’s meant to keep Warriors fans engaged without losing their heads in the moment.”

“I feel so blessed to be able to create a track for the Warriors. They have been my favorite team since I was a child,” Jauz added. “Having the opportunity to work with Bay Area legend P-Lo, I feel like we have created something special that truly captures the energy and pride of our community. It’s a dream come true for me.”

The new single – officially available on streaming services on Friday – will be released under the Warriors’ own music label, Golden State Entertainment, in collaboration with Jauz’s label imprint Bite This! published. (The Warriors are the only NBA team with a record label and an entertainment division.)

“P-Lo and Jauz put their heart and soul into this track to pay tribute to the rich heritage of the Bay Area,” said David Kelly, chief business officer of Golden State Entertainment, in a statement. “Playing this song at Warriors games to help fans get moving after halftime is a perfect tribute to Bay Area culture.”

This isn’t the first time P-Lo has lent his voice and pen to a Bay Area sports team. Before the 2024 Super Bowl, he teamed up with Saweetie for the San Francisco 49ers’ song “Do It For the Bay.”

“It was an incredible experience working with Jauz and creating something that captured the energy of Warriors games and represented The Bay,” says P-Lo Rolling Stone.