Shawty (song)
"Shawty" is a song by rapper Plies featuring singer-songwriter T-Pain. Released in June 2007, it is Plies' lead single from his debut studio 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.
"Shawty" | ||||
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Single by Plies featuring T-Pain | ||||
from the album The Real Testament | ||||
Released | June 12, 2007 | |||
Recorded | 2006-2007 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 4:14 | |||
Label | Big Gates, Slip-n-Slide, Atlantic | |||
Songwriter(s) | Maurice White Verdine White Eddie del Barrio Algernod Washington T-Pain Wayne Miles Christopher Gholson [1] | |||
Producer(s) | Drumma Boy, Ensayne Wayne | |||
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T-Pain singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Shawty" on YouTube |
Music video
A music video was shot in Orlando, Florida with director Edwin Decena. Rich Boy, Rick Ross, Lil Duval, Young Jack Thriller, Edgerrin 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 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[12] | Platinum | 1,000,000* |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
See also
References
- Ascap entry for Shawty
- "Plies Starring in Shawty". archive.org. Retrieved 29 May 2007.
- "Charts.nz – Plies feat. T-Pain – Shawty". Top 40 Singles.
- "Plies Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "Plies Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- "Plies Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
- "Plies Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
- "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.
- "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2007". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- "American single certifications – Plies – Shawty". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.