Shawty Is a 10
2007 single by The-Dream featuring Fabolous
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"Shawty Is a 10" (also known uncensored as "Shawty Is da Shit") is the debut single by American singer The-Dream, released on July 23, 2007 by Def Jam Recordings as the lead single for his debut studio album, Love/Hate (2007).[1] Def Jam signed The-Dream following the success of "Umbrella", a hit song he co-wrote for Rihanna.[2] The track contains a guest verse from labelmate Fabolous, while songwriting and production handled by The-Dream alongside longtime collaborator Carlos McKinney.
4:03 (Single Version ft. Fabolous)
3:50 (Original No Rap Edit)
| "Shawty Is a 10" | ||||
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| Single by The-Dream featuring Fabolous | ||||
| from the album Love/Hate | ||||
| Released | July 10, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop, R&B | |||
| Length | 4:22 (Album Version ft. Fabolous) 4:03 (Single Version ft. Fabolous) 3:50 (Original No Rap Edit) | |||
| Label | Radio Killa/Def Jam | |||
| Songwriter | Terius Nash | |||
| Producers | Los Da Mystro, The-Dream | |||
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| Fabolous singles chronology | ||||
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| Alternate cover | ||||
.jpg) Cover for the uncensored version, "Shawty Is Da Shit". | ||||
Remixes
The song has three remixes. The first, featuring Fabolous, was only intended to be used in the video; however, it was chosen for the album version as well.[3] The second remix, featuring R. Kelly and a new verse by The-Dream, was released on July 10, 2007; this version was released as the official remix. The third "extended remix" features Aaliyah, Kid Cudi, Keri Hilson and Aasim.
Swedish pop duo jj included a cover version of the song on their 2012 EP High Summer, titled "10".
Music video
The video premiered on BET's 106 & Park on September 10, 2007. Cameo appearances include Jazze Pha, Mariah Carey, Keri Hilson, DJ Khaled and Yung Joc.
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2007–2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[4] | 36 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 17 |
| US Pop 100 (Billboard)[6] | 45 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 6 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[8] | 8 |
Year-end charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[11] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||