| "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 | |||
| 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 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
Charts
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| 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.
External links
- Ol' Dirty Bastard Article – Billboard.com
- Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics