Shimmy Shimmy Ya
1995 single by Ol' Dirty Bastard
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"Shimmy Shimmy Ya" is the second single by Ol' Dirty Bastard, from the album Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version (1995).[1] It was produced by fellow Wu-Tang Clan member RZA. The song was ranked number 59 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.
| "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" | ||||
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| Single by Ol' Dirty Bastard | ||||
| from the album Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version | ||||
| B-side | "Baby C'mon" | |||
| Released | May 9, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1994 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 2:41 | |||
| Label | Elektra | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | RZA | |||
| Ol' Dirty Bastard singles chronology | ||||
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Music video
A music video was created for the song, directed by Hype Williams.[citation needed] The video shows a depiction of the 1970s, in which large afros and platform shoes were commonly considered fashionable.
Track listing
12" promo
- "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" (Extended Version Clean) – 3:38
- "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" (Extended Instrumental) – 3:39
- "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" (Clean) – 2:42
- "Baby C'mon" (Clean) – 3:38
- "Brooklyn Zoo" (Clean Lord Digga Remix) – 3:55
- "Give It To Ya Raw" – 4:08
12" remix promo
- "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" (Remix) – 4:10
- "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" (Remix) (Instrumental) – 4:10
12" and CD single
- "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" (Extended Version) – 3:48
- "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" – 2:46
- "Baby C'mon" – 3:38
- "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" (Extended Instrumental) – 3:38
- "Baby C'mon" (Instrumental) – 3:40
- "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" (Extended Acappella) – 3:27
CD promo and cassette single
- "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" (Extended Version Clean) – 3:40
- "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" (Clean) – 2:43
Studio Tōn remix promo
Charts
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[2] | 62 |
| US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[3] | 4 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 47 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[5] | 9 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[6] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Samples
The opening piano riff is a sample of the opening notes of the Stevie Wonder song "Knocks Me Off My Feet", from his landmark album Songs in the Key of Life.[7]
