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Rockin' That Shit
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Wikipedia article
"'Rockin' That Shit'" (clean titled "'Rockin' That Thang'") is the first single from The-Dream's second studio album, 'Love vs. Money'. The song features production by Tricky Stewart.
Release
The song was digitally released on December 9, 2008. It was released to Rhythm/Crossover radio on the same day.
Music video
The music video was shot on January 27, 2009, with director Ray Kay,[http://www.rap-up.com/2009/01/24/the-dream-to-shoot-rockin-that-sht-video/ The-Dream to shoot 'Rockin' That Sh*t' Video] 'Rap-Up.com' and released on February 10, 2009. A music video supporting The-Dream's track "Rockin' That Thang", which is explicitly titled "Rockin' That S***", has been released. Directed by Ray Kay, the video mainly captures his performance with several sexy women dancing behind him. The members of Electrik Red are also featured as dancers in parts of the video and Nash appears to wear a thriller jacket.
It ranked at #14 on BET's 'Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2009' countdown.
Remix
The official remix featuring Fabolous, Ludacris, Rick Ross, Juelz Santana and an intro from DJ Khaled. It was released via iTunes on February 17, 2009.[https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=304646394&s=143441 Rockin' That Sh** Remix on iTunes] 'iTunes' Accessed February 17, 2009. The music video was shot in New York City on February 12, 2009,[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1605070/20090213/50_cent.jhtml Did 50 Cent Take Beef Too Far With Threat To DJ Khaled's Mother?] 'MTV News.' Accessed February 13, 2009. and premiered on Yahoo! Music on Monday, March 9, 2009. The video also premiered March 16 on BET's "106 & Park", alongside singer Paula DeAnda.
Other remixes
*Rockin' That Thang (featuring Busta Rhymes & Fabolous)*Rockin' That Thang (featuring N.O.R.E.)
*Rockin' That Thang (featuring Freeway)
*Rockin' That Thang (Trey Songz freestyle)
*Rockin' That Shit (featuring Jamie Foxx)
*Rockin' That Shit (featuring T.I.)
*She Coppin' That Thang" (Rock City freestyle)
Chart positions
Weekly charts
End of year charts
References
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