For some reason, every time an Internet phenom gets big, someone feels the need to pen a rap about it. Well, with location-based services of the verifiable rise, it was only a matter of time before Foursquare got the autotune treatment. Allow me to present: “Badges Like Us.” First there was K-Mac’s “ Twitter Ruff ,” then there was JDirty’s People of Walmart rap , now “Newby” and “Mr. Silva” bring you “Badges Like Us.” The two rappers (or, more accurately, dudes who attempt to talk really fast) look about how you would expect them to look, given that they’re singing about Foursquare (suits, ties, sunglasses). The song itself — which is a spin on Jay-Z’s and T.I.’s “Swagger Like Us” and includes the M.I.A. hook from “Paper Planes” — takes

pot shots at everyone from AT&T to Gowalla, and talks a lot of jive about being mayor and clubbin’. It’s amusing, if you’re down with Foursquare and get all the references, although a bit out-dated in terms of its pop culture edge. Case in point: “Trying to get that crunk badge, drinking like P. Diddy.” Gentlemen, if my sources among the “youth” are correct, I believe that Ke$ha has currently cornered the market on “crunk,” as well as silly names. Enjoy, or rather, just watch. Oh, and look out for the Mashable cameo: [via The Inquisitr ] Reviews: Foursquare , Gowalla , Mashable Tags: foursquare , gowalla , humor , Mobile 2.0 , music , twitter

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“Badges Like Us” Is Foursquare’s First Rap Anthem [VIDEO]