Shimmy Shimmy Ya


"Shimmy Shimmy Ya" is the second single by Ol' Dirty Bastard, from the album . It was produced by fellow Wu-Tang Clan member RZA. The song was ranked number 59 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.
A music video was created for the song, directed by Hype Williams. The video shows a depiction of the 1970s, in which large afros and platform shoes were considered fashionable.
A remix by Bay Area producer Studio Ton, featuring West Coast rappers MC Eiht and E-40, was released as a one-song promotional single. A video was made for the remix with special effects involving fire.

Track listing

EP
  1. "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" – 3:48
  2. "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" – 2:41
  3. "Baby C'mon" – 3:38
  4. "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" – 3:38
  5. "Baby C'mon" – 3:40
  6. "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" – 3:27
Remix single
  1. "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" – 4:10

    In media

The song was used in many movies and television shows, including Breaking Bad and the opening scene of the movie Knocked Up. An excerpt of the song was used in the third episode of Fresh Off the Boat. The song was also used for the Luke Cage trailer. It is also included on the Skate 3 video game soundtrack.

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