Shawty Is a 10

"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.

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

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

^Mariel Concepcion (September 28, 2007). 'Umbrella' Writer The-Dream Preps Solo Debut. Billboard. Accessed September 28, 2007.
^"The-Dream Breaks Down Debut Album 'Love Hate' for 10-Year Anniversary". 12 December 2017.
^The-Dream & Fabolous – Shawty Is a 10 (Remix)Archived October 11, 2007, at the Wayback Machine. Clevver. Accessed October 4, 2007.
^"The Dream – Shawty Is A 10". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
^"The-Dream Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
^Pop 100 – Shawty Is a 10. Billboard. Accessed November 8, 2007.
^"The-Dream Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
^"The-Dream Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
^"Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2007". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
^"Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
^"American single certifications – The-Dream – Shawty Is a 10". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 19, 2021.

[1] Mariel Concepcion (September 28, 2007). 'Umbrella' Writer The-Dream Preps Solo Debut. Billboard. Accessed September 28, 2007.

[2] "The-Dream Breaks Down Debut Album 'Love Hate' for 10-Year Anniversary". 12 December 2017.

[3] The-Dream & Fabolous – Shawty Is a 10 (Remix)Archived October 11, 2007, at the Wayback Machine. Clevver. Accessed October 4, 2007.

[sc_New_Zealand_The_Dream-4] "The Dream – Shawty Is A 10". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved February 19, 2021.

[sc_Billboardhot100_The-Dream-5] "The-Dream Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2021.

[6] Pop 100 – Shawty Is a 10. Billboard. Accessed November 8, 2007.

[sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_The-Dream-7] "The-Dream Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2021.

[sc_Billboardrhythmic_The-Dream-8] "The-Dream Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2021.

[9] "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2007". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2021.

[10] "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2021.

[United_StatesThe-DreamShawty_Is_a_10singleCertRef-11] "American single certifications – The-Dream – Shawty Is a 10". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 19, 2021.

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