Shimmy Shimmy Ya
"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.
"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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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 West Coast rappers MC Eiht and 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.
Charts
Chart (1995) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[1] | 62 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[2] | 47 |
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[3] | 9 |
References
- "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.