Shake Sumn
| "Shake Sumn" | ||||
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 Cover art for the official remix | ||||
| Single by DaBaby | ||||
| from the EP Call da Fireman | ||||
| Released | June 6, 2023 | |||
| Length | 2:04 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Charlie Heat | |||
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| "Shake Sumn" on YouTube | ||||
| "Shake Sumn (Remix)" on YouTube | ||||
"Shake Sumn" is a song by American rapper DaBaby from his EP Call da Fireman (2023). It was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio on June 6, 2023 as the lead single from the EP.[1] The song was produced by Charlie Heat. An official remix with American rapper Sexyy Red was released on July 7, 2023.
Background
[edit]In April 2023, DaBaby previewed the song on Instagram, in a snippet of him with family during Easter weekend and kids dancing to the song. Before and during the time of release, HotNewHipHop predicted the song would go viral on the video-sharing platform TikTok because of its style for dancing.[2][3] The song was released from DaBaby's EP on May 5, 2023. It became widely used on TikTok, after which it debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 92, later peaking at 65. HipHopDX has noted it is DaBaby's highest charting song since he gained controversy for making homophobic remarks at his Rolling Loud performance in 2021.[4]
Music video
[edit]An official music video was released on May 8, 2023. Directed by Reel Goats, it opens with a skit featuring comedian Funny Marco,[5][6] who tries to deliver a news report as he is being disrupted by a chaotic party.[5] The clip then shows "synchronized dance sessions" in a warehouse which DaBaby takes part in while wearing a firefighter outfit.[6]
Remix
[edit]The official remix of the song was released on July 7, 2023, and is a collaboration with Sexyy Red.[7] A music video for the remix was released on July 10, 2023. It also shows DaBaby dressed as a fireman, and he and Red are accompanied by a group of twerking dancers. Actor Gianni Paolo makes a cameo in the clip, as a hostage of Sexyy Red.[8]
Charts
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Year-end charts[edit]
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References
[edit]- ^ "Top 40/Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ Gibson, Precious (April 10, 2023). "DaBaby Shares A Snippet Of TikTok Worthy New Track". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ Grant, Noah (May 5, 2023). "DaBaby Drops "Call Da Fireman" EP: Listen". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ Mendez, Marisa (May 24, 2023). "DaBaby's 'Shake Sumn' Bags Him Highest Chart Position Since 2021 Homophobic Controversy". HipHopDX. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ a b Cho, Regina (May 8, 2023). "DaBaby Throws A Party In New "Shake Sumn" Video". Rap-Up. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ a b Powell, Jon (May 9, 2023). "DaBaby drops off new visual for "Shake Sumn"". Revolt. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ Cole, Alexander (July 7, 2023). "DaBaby & Sexyy Red Team Up For Exciting "Shake Sumn" Remix". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ Powell, Jon (July 10, 2023). "Sexyy Red joins DaBaby in "SHAKE SUMN (Remix)" visual". Revolt. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ "DaBaby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ "DaBaby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "DaBaby Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2023.