Shimmy Shimmy Ya
| "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 2, 1995 | |||
| Format | Cassette, EP | |||
| Recorded | 1994 | |||
| Genre | Hardcore hip hop, comedy hip hop | |||
| Length | 2:41 | |||
| Label | Elektra | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Robert Diggs, Russell Jones | |||
| Producer(s) | RZA | |||
| Ol' Dirty Bastard singles chronology | ||||
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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). 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.
A music video was created for the song, directed by Hype Williams. The video shows a depiction of the 1970s, in which large afros and platform shoes were considered fashionable.
A remix by Bay Area producer Studio Ton, featuring MC Eiht & E-40, was released as a one-song promotional single. A video was made for the remix with special effects involving fire.
Track listing
EP
- "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" (Extended Version) – 3:48
- "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" – 2:41
- "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
Remix single
- "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" (Studio Ton Mix) – 4:10
In media
The song was used in many movies and television shows, including Breaking Bad and the opening scene of the movie Knocked Up. An excerpt of the song was used in the third episode of Fresh Off the Boat. The song was also used for the Luke Cage trailer. It is also included on the Skate 3 video game soundtrack.
Songs sampled in "Shimmy Shimmy Ya"
- "I Like It" by The Emotions
- "Have Your Ass Home by 11:00" by Richard Pryor
- "D'Ya Like Scratchin'" by Malcolm McLaren and The World's Famous Supreme Team
- "Show and Prove" by Big Daddy Kane
- "Hip-Hug-Her" by Booker T. & the MG's
Covers and samples
The song was covered by dancehall musician Prince Fatty; a similar version of this song was used in the TV show Breaking Bad. It was also covered by El Michels Affair in 2009.[1]
"Shimmy Shimmy Ya" has been sampled or interpolated in at least 80 other songs.[2]
Some of those songs include:
- "Fuckin' Problems" - A$AP Rocky
- "Dance Again" - Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull
- "Gossip Files" - Kanye West
- "Loyalty" - Kendrick Lamar[3]
- "Swalla" - Jason Derulo[4]
- "Chemie Chemie Ya" - Kraftklub
- "MOIN. BUMM. TSCHACK" - Fünf Sterne deluxe
- "Gran Rap" - Deleterio feat. Marracash[5]
Charts
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 62 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 47 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[8] | 9 |
References
- ↑ "Ol' Dirty Bastard Cover Songs". WhoSampled.
- ↑ "Samples of Shimmy Shimmy Ya by Ol' Dirty Bastard on WhoSampled". WhoSampled.
- ↑ "Every Sample On Kendrick Lamar's 'DAMN.'". YouTube. Genius. 17 April 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ↑ "Jason Derulo interpolates an Ol' Dirty Bastard classic on his new single Swalla". Genius. February 24, 2017. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
- ↑ "Deleterio (Ft. Attila (Italia) & Marracash) – Gran Rap".
- ↑ "Ol Dirty Bastard Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- ↑ "Ol Dirty Bastard Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- ↑ "Ol Dirty Bastard Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
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