Shawty Is a 10

"Shawty Is a 10" (also known uncensored as "Shawty Is Da Shit") is the debut single from American singer, songwriter and record producer The-Dream's debut studio album, Love/Hate.[1] The track is written and produced by The-Dream alongside longtime collaborator Carlos McKinney.

"shawty is a 10"
Single by The-Dream featuring Fabolous
from the album Love/Hate
ReleasedJuly 10, 2007
Recorded2007
GenreHip hop, R&B
Length4:22 (Album Version ft. Fabolous)
4:03 (Single Version ft. Fabolous)
3:50 (Original No Rap Edit)
LabelRadio Killa/Def Jam
Songwriter(s)Terius Nash
Producer(s)Los Da Mystro, The-Dream
The-Dream singles chronology
"shawty is a 10"
(2007)		 "Falsetto"
(2007)
Alternate cover
Cover for the uncensored version, "Shawty Is Da Shit".

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.[2] 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
Chart (2007–2008) Peak
position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[3] 36
US Billboard Hot 100[4] 17
US Pop 100 (Billboard)[5] 45
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] 6
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[7] 8

Year-end charts
Chart (2007) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 61
Chart (2008) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 72

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Mariel Concepcion (September 28, 2007). 'Umbrella' Writer The-Dream Preps Solo Debut. Billboard. Accessed September 28, 2007.
  2. The-Dream & Fabolous – Shawty Is a 10 (Remix) Archived October 11, 2007, at the Wayback Machine. Clevver. Accessed October 4, 2007.
  3. "The Dream – Shawty Is A 10". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  4. "The-Dream Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  5. Pop 100 – Shawty Is a 10. Billboard. Accessed November 8, 2007.
  6. "The-Dream Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  7. "The-Dream Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  8. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2007". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  9. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  10. "American single certifications – The-Dream – Shawty Is a 10". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
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