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"
Single by Plies featuring T-Pain
from the album The Real Testament
ReleasedJune 12, 2007
Recorded2006-2007
GenreHip hop
Length4:14
LabelBig 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
Plies singles chronology
"Shawty"
(2007)
"I'm So Hood"
(2007)
T-Pain singles chronology
"Bartender"
(2007)
"Shawty"
(2007)
"Cyclone"
(2007)
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
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 CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[12] Platinum 1,000,000

sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

See also

References


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