Shawty (song)
| "Shawty" | ||||||||||
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| Single by Plies featuring T-Pain | ||||||||||
| from the album The Real Testament | ||||||||||
| Released | June 12, 2007 | |||||||||
| Format | CD single, digital download | |||||||||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||||||||
| Genre | Dirty rap | |||||||||
| Length | 4:14 | |||||||||
| Label | Big Gates, Slip-n-Slide, Atlantic | |||||||||
| Writer(s) |
Maurice White Verdine White Eddie del Barrio Algernod Washington T-Pain Wayne Miles Christopher Gholson [1] | |||||||||
| Producer(s) | Drumma Boy, Ensayne | |||||||||
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"Shawty" is the title of a 2007 single by rapper Plies featuring T-Pain. It is Plies' debut single from his album The Real Testament and samples "Fantasy" by Earth, Wind & Fire. The song won an award at the 2007 Ozone Awards for Best Rap/R&B Collaboration.
Music video
A music video was shot in Orlando, Florida with director Edwin Decena. Rich Boy, Rick Ross, Lil Duval, Young Jack Thriller, Elgin James, and Jevon Kearse made cameo appearances.[2]
Remixes
The official remix, "Shawty (R&B Remix)", features R&B artists Trey Songz and former Pretty Ricky member Pleasure P. A remix featuring Webbie and T-Pain was also released on the mixtape, DJ Smallz: The Best Thing Smoking Vol. 2 (We Still Smokin'). There is also a remix on Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Solomon Childs album The Art of Making Love & War featuring Both Plies & T-Pain.
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak Position |
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| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[3] | 10 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 9 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] | 2 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[6] | 1 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[7] | 1 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2007) | Position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 60 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 13 |
| US Rap Songs (Billboard)[10] | 2 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[11] | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
See also
- List of Billboard number-one rap singles of the 2000s
- List of Billboard Rhythmic number-one songs of the 2000s
References
- ↑ Ascap entry for Shawty
- ↑ "Plies Starring in Shawty". archive.org. Retrieved 29 May 2007.
- ↑ "Charts.org.nz – Plies feat. T-Pain – Shawty". Top 40 Singles.
- ↑ "Plies – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Plies.
- ↑ "Plies – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Plies.
- ↑ "Plies – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rap Songs for Plies.
- ↑ "Plies – Chart history" Billboard Rhythmic Songs for Plies.
- ↑ "2007 Year-End Charts: Hot 100 Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
- ↑ "2007 Year-End Charts: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
- ↑ "2007 Year-End Charts: Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
- ↑ "American single certifications – Plies – Shawty". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH