Shake That

"Shake That"
Single by Eminem featuring Nate Dogg
from the album Curtain Call: The Hits
ReleasedJanuary 17, 2006
RecordedOctober 2005
Genre
Length4:33
Label
Songwriters
Producers
Eminem singles chronology
"When I'm Gone"
(2005)		 "Shake That"
(2006)		 "Smack That"
(2006)
Nate Dogg singles chronology
"Real Soon"
(2005)		 "Shake That"
(2006)		 "Have a Party"
(2006)
Alternative cover
Vinyl single
Music video
"Shake That" on YouTube

"Shake That" (also known as "Shake That Ass") is a song by American rapper Eminem featuring American singer and rapper Nate Dogg. It's the second and final single taken from the former's first compilation album, Curtain Call: The Hits (2005), as well as one of three original songs featured on the album.

Song information

The music video was animated by Toronto-based Plates Animation company and depicts Eminem and Nate Dogg at a nightclub. The single was released in early 2006 in the United States where it peaked at No. 6. In the UK, the song was released as a download-only single in April 2006, peaking at No. 28 on the UK Download Chart.

Remix

A remixed version of the song, which adds Obie Trice and Bobby Creekwater, appears on Eminem Presents: The Re-Up (2006). Eminem does not have a verse on the remix; he does, however, still rap the intro to the song.[better source needed]

Critical reception

AllMusic wrote a mixed opinion: "sex song that finds Shady sounding as if he's drifting along in his own orbit. "Shake That" has an incongruous Nate Dogg crooning the chorus." Pitchfork thinks that this song is just another "lesser version of Eminem songs that already piss me (critic) off." IGN called it a "rump mover" and wrote a positive review: "a booty shaker, again showing promise in Em's production. It's still a pretty simple bump-n-shuffle number, but it swings with a sense of upbeat minimalism and takes his trademark dark sounds into a slightly lighter venue." Sputnik Music opined, "Shake That features Nate Dogg, and is the quintessential club banger". Rolling Stone called this song a "Nate Dogg throwaway".

"Shake That" was nominated for "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration" at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, but it lost to Justin Timberlake and T.I.'s "My Love". "Shake That" was certified gold in Sweden, and platinum in Denmark, both due to strong digital downloads.

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations for "Shake That"
Year Ceremony Award Result
2007 People's Choice Awards Favorite Hip-Hop Song Nominated
Grammy Awards Best Rap/Sung Collaboration Nominated

Track listing

Digital download
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Shake That" (featuring Nate Dogg; radio edit – clean)
4:34
2."Shake That" (featuring Nate Dogg; music video – edited version)
  • Mathers
  • Hale
  • Resto
  • King
3:54
Total length:7:48
Promotional CD single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Shake That" (featuring Nate Dogg; radio edit – clean)
3:54
2."Shake That" (featuring Nate Dogg; album version – dirty)
  • Mathers
  • Hale
  • Resto
  • King
4:33
3."Shake That" (featuring Nate Dogg; instrumental)
  • Mathers
  • Hale
  • Resto
  • King
4:36
Total length:14:05
12" vinyl
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Shake That" (featuring Nate Dogg; radio edit – clean)
3:54
2."Shake That" (featuring Nate Dogg; album version – dirty)
  • Mathers
  • Hale
  • Resto
  • King
4:33
3."Shake That" (featuring Nate Dogg; instrumental)
  • Mathers
  • Hale
  • Resto
  • King
4:36
4."Shake That" (featuring Nate Dogg; acapella)
  • Mathers
  • Hale
  • Resto
  • King
4:06
Total length:18:11

Notes

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Shake That"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) 7× Platinum 490,000‡
Austria (IFPI Austria) Gold 15,000*
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) Platinum 8,000^
Germany (BVMI) Gold 150,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ) 5× Platinum 150,000‡
Sweden (GLF) Gold 10,000^
United Kingdom (BPI) Platinum 600,000‡
United States (RIAA) 4× Platinum 4,000,000‡

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States January 17, 2006 Contemporary hit radio Shady, Aftermath, Interscope

References

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