Shake That
2006 single by Eminem ft. Nate Dogg
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"Shake That" (also known as "Shake That Ass") is a song by American rapper Eminem featuring American singer and rapper Nate Dogg. It's the second and final single taken from the former's first compilation album, Curtain Call: The Hits (2005), as well as one of three original songs featured on the album.
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| Single by Eminem featuring Nate Dogg | ||||
| from the album Curtain Call: The Hits | ||||
| Released | January 17, 2006[1] | |||
| Recorded | October 2005 | |||
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| Length | 4:33 | |||
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| Eminem singles chronology | ||||
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| Nate Dogg singles chronology | ||||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
 Vinyl single | ||||
| Music video | ||||
| "Shake That" on YouTube | ||||
Song information
The music video is animated and depicts Eminem and Nate Dogg at a night club.[2] The single was released in early 2006 in the United States where it peaked at No. 6. In the UK, the song was released as a download-only single in April 2006, peaking at No. 28 on the UK Download Chart.
Remix
A remixed version of the song, which adds Obie Trice and Bobby Creekwater, appears on Eminem Presents: The Re-Up (2006). Eminem does not have a verse on the remix; he does, however, still rap the intro to the song.[3][better source needed]
Critical reception
AllMusic wrote a mixed opinion: "sex song that finds Shady sounding as if he's drifting along in his own orbit. "Shake That" has an incongruous Nate Dogg crooning the chorus."[4] Pitchfork thinks that this song is just another "lesser version of Eminem songs that already piss me (critic) off."[5] IGN called it a "rump mover" and wrote a positive review: "a booty shaker, again showing promise in Em's production. It's still a pretty simple bump-n-shuffle number, but it swings with a sense of upbeat minimalism and takes his trademark dark sounds into a slightly lighter venue."[6] Sputnik Music opined, "Shake That features Nate Dogg, and is the quintessential club banger".[7] Rolling Stone called this song a "Nate Dogg throwaway".[8]
"Shake That" was nominated for "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration" at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, but it lost to Justin Timberlake and T.I.'s "My Love". "Shake That" was certified gold in Sweden,[9] and platinum in Denmark,[10] both due to strong digital downloads.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result |
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| 2007 | People's Choice Awards | Favorite Hip-Hop Song | Nominated |
| Grammy Awards | Best Rap/Sung Collaboration | Nominated | |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Shake That" (featuring Nate Dogg; radio edit – clean) |
| 4:34 | |
| 2. | "Shake That" (featuring Nate Dogg; music video – edited version) |
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| 3:54 |
| Total length: | 7:48 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Shake That" (featuring Nate Dogg; radio edit – clean) |
| 3:54 | |
| 2. | "Shake That" (featuring Nate Dogg; album version – dirty) |
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| 4:33 |
| 3. | "Shake That" (featuring Nate Dogg; instrumental) |
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| 4:36 |
| Total length: | 14:05 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Shake That" (featuring Nate Dogg; radio edit – clean) |
| 3:54 | |
| 2. | "Shake That" (featuring Nate Dogg; album version – dirty) |
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| 4:33 |
| 3. | "Shake That" (featuring Nate Dogg; instrumental) |
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| 4:36 |
| 4. | "Shake That" (featuring Nate Dogg; acapella) |
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| 4:06 |
| Total length: | 18:11 | |||
Notes
- ^[a] signifies an additional producer.
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[28] | 7× Platinum | 490,000‡ |
| Austria (IFPI Austria)[29] | Gold | 15,000* |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[30] | Platinum | 8,000^ |
| Germany (BVMI)[31] | Gold | 150,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[32] | 4× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
| Sweden (GLF)[33] | Gold | 10,000^ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[34] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[35] | 4× Platinum | 4,000,000‡ |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | January 17, 2006 | Contemporary hit radio | Shady, Aftermath, Interscope | [36] |