Shawty (Plies song)
| "Shawty" | ||||
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| Single by Plies featuring T-Pain | ||||
| from the album The Real Testament | ||||
| Released | July 10, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 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 | ||||
"Shawty" is a song by American rapper Plies featuring American singer T-Pain. Released in July 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.
Music video
A music video was shot in Orlando, Florida with director Edwin Decena. Rich Boy, Rick Ross, Lil Scrappy, Lil Duval, Trick Daddy, Young Jack Thriller, Diamond of Crime Mob, 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 60 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 13 |
| US Rap Songs (Billboard)[10] | 2 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[11] | 4 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[12] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[13] Mastertone |
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.
- ^ "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. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ "American ringtone certifications – Plies – Shawty". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 6, 2022.