Body Shots (song)

"Body Shots"
Single by Kaci Battaglia featuring Ludacris
from the album Bring It On
Released	July 13, 2010[1]
Format	CD single, digital download
Recorded	2010
Genre	Electropop, Synthpop, R&B, Hip hop
Length	4:03
Label	Curb
Writer(s)	Kaci, Michael Grant, Arianna Wilson, Jarreau and Trevor Pitts
Kaci singles chronology
"Crazy Possessive" (2009) "Body Shots" (2010)
Alternative covers Remixes cover

"Body Shots", is a song of the American pop singer Kaci Battaglia. It is the second single from her second studio album Bring It On (2010).^[2]

Background

The lyrics for "Body Shots" were penned by Battaglia based on a conversation she had with some of her girlfriends right before her 21st birthday. She co-wrote all of the songs on the album. "I had been talking to some of my friends about what we were going to do when I turned 21," Battaglia explains, "and they were pushing for me to try a body shot. Later that day, when we were in the studio, I decided to see if I could capture what that experience might be like in a song. It was really fun to write and it already goes down a storm when I perform it live!" "Body Shots" was written by her and long-time collaborators Michael Grant, Arianna Wilson, and Jarreau and Trevor Pitts.^[2][3]

Release

The song was released through digital music retailers on July 13, 2010, and its EP of remixes was released on August 10, 2010.^[4] The song has been a success in the United States clubs, reaching number one at the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.^[5]

Music video

The video premiered at Battaglia's official YouTube page on August 22, 2010.^[6] It features her and some girls dancing in the studio and also a guest appearance by Ludacris.^[7]

Background

About the video, Battaglia says, "Ludacris and I had an incredible time shooting the clip with European director, Stephanie Pistel – working in studios in both New York and Miami. We took a very symbolic approach to the video and hope that we came up with something classy, fresh and fun."^[8]

Track listing

Digital single

1. "Body Shots" (Main Version) - 4:03

Remixes ^[4]

1. "Body Shots" (Mig & Rizzo Radio Edit) - 3:19
2. "Body Shots" (Wawa Radio Edit) - 3:05
3. "Body Shots" (Dave Audé Radio Edit) - 4:02
4. "Body Shots" (Ray Roc & Gabe Ramos Club Mix) - 6:15
5. "Body Shots" (Wawa Extended Mix) - 5:20
6. "Body Shots" (Dave Audé Club Mix) - 7:24
7. "Body Shots" (Mig & Rizzo Club Mix) - 5:47

Release history

Country	Release date	Format	Label
United States	July 13, 2010[9]	Digital download	Curb Records
	August 10, 2010[4]	Remixes EP

Charts

Chart (2010)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[10]	1
US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Year End Chart	8

See also

• List of number-one dance singles of 2010 (U.S.)

References

1. Body Shots: Kaci Battaglia: MP3 Downloads. Amazon.com. Retrieved on 2010-12-03.
2. Pop Sensation Kaci Battaglia Returns With Hit Single "Body Shots" Featuring Ludacris | Altsounds.Com News. Hangout.altsounds.com (2010-08-26). Retrieved on 2010-12-03.
3. Music Is My King Size Bed: Kaci Battaglia Is Bringin' Sexy Back With New Single, 'Body Shots'. Musicallyinclinedfool.blogspot.com (2010-07-18). Retrieved on 2010-12-03.
4. Body Shots (Remixes): Kaci Battaglia: MP3 Downloads. Amazon.com. Retrieved on 2010-12-03.
5. "BODY SHOTS" BY KACI BATTAGLIA FEATURING LUDACRIS HITS #3 ON BILLBOARD'S DANCE CHART | Altsounds.com News. Hangout.altsounds.com (2010-09-24). Retrieved on 2010-12-03.
6. Kaci Battaglia feat. Ludacris – "Body Shots" [Music Video. Vlad TV (2010-08-22). Retrieved on 2010-12-03.
7. Pop Sensation Kaci Battaglia Returns With Ludacris On Hit Single 'Body Shots' (Video). Starpulse.com (2010-08-30). Retrieved on 2010-12-03.
8. Hot Video Alert: Kaci Battaglia feat. Ludacris – Body… Music News Pop Librarian. Poplibrarian.com (2010-08-28). Retrieved on 2010-12-03.
9. Body Shots (Single): Kaci Battaglia: MP3 Downloads. Amazon.com. Retrieved on 2010-12-03.
10. Archived December 27, 2013 at the Wayback Machine