Hot Nigga

"Hot Nigga"
Single by Bobby Shmurda
from the album Shmurda She Wrote
Released July 25, 2014
Format Digital download
Recorded 2014
Genre
Length 3:18
Label
Writer(s) Bobby Shmurda
Producer(s) Jahlil Beats
Certification Platinum (RIAA)
Bobby Shmurda chronology
"Hot Nigga"
(2014)		 "Bobby Bitch"
(2014)
Music video
"Hot Nigga" music video on YouTube

"Hot Nigga" (sometimes stylized as "Hot N*gga", edited for radio as "Hot Boy") is the debut single by American hip hop recording artist Bobby Shmurda. "Hot Nigga" was released for digital download on July 25, 2014 by Epic Records and GS9. The song includes production from Jahlil Beats, which was originally used by Lloyd Banks for his 2012 song, "Jackpot".[1] The music video contains a choreography that was later named the "Shmoney dance".[2] The song and the video became popular in 2014 among Vine users, which led to the "Shmoney dance" phenomenon.[3] Additionally, several unofficial remixes by various rappers have been made. The song has peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the artist's first top 10 in the United States. "Hot Nigga" is a commercial success, being certified Platinum in the US.

Music video

The official music video was uploaded to Shmurda's VEVO account on August 1, 2014. The video was made in the spring of 2014 and was originally uploaded on Maine Fetti's YouTube. The place where it was recorded is still unknown[2][4]

Remixes

Freestyles by various rappers have since then been released among which Juicy J,[5] French Montana,[6] Lil' Kim,[7]Lil Wayne, Gunplay,[8] T.I.,[9]Jeezy,[10] Lil Herb,[11] Ace Hood,[12] Shy Glizzy,[13] Lewis Cox [14] Problem[15] and Soundcloud's CAKED UP version,[16] which has been widely known in the trap music genre.

Two official remixes have been released. On August 29, 2014, Shmurda released a reggae remix featuring Junior Reid, Mavado, Popcaan and Jah X.[17] Another remix featuring Fabolous, Chris Brown, Jadakiss, Rowdy Rebel, Busta Rhymes and Yo Gotti was released on September 5, 2014.[3][18]

Use in popular culture

The song and the video became popular in 2014 among Vine users, which lead to the "Shmoney dance" meme (such as "Where They At Tho?", "21", and more).[3] One line from the song, "About a week ago!" appeared in the vast majority of these Vines and played a large role in the spread of the song. In July 2014, Beyoncé did the dance move on a venue of her On the Run Tour.[19] The move was also performed by NFL receiver Brandon Gibson after a touchdown.[20]

Drake used the song while hosting the 2014 ESPY Awards.[21][22]

Charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[23] 83
Belgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders)[24] 26
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[25] 34
France (SNEP)[26] 131
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[27] 74
UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[28] 10
US Billboard Hot 100[29] 6
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[30] 1
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[31] 16

Year-end charts

Chart (2014) Position
US Billboard Hot 100[32] 54

Certifications

Region Certification Sales/shipments
United States (RIAA)[33] Platinumdagger 1,000,000^

double-daggersales/streaming figures based on certification alone

dagger Since May 2013 RIAA certifications for digital singles include on-demand audio and/or video song streams in addition to downloads.[34]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Trammell, Matthew (July 30, 2014). "Interview: Jahlil Beats Talks Producing "Hot Nigga," Bobby Shmurda’s Breakout Hit". The Fader. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  2. 1 2 Ahmed, Insanul (July 14, 2014). "Meet Bobby Shmurda, the Brooklyn Rapper Everyone Is Talking About". Complex. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 Smith, Trevor (August 8, 2014). "Bobby Shmurda Confirms Chris Brown & More For "Hot Nigga" Official Remix". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBXniiEgmMk
  5. ↑ "Juicy J "Hot Nigga Freestyle"". HipHopDX. July 21, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  6. ↑ Fleischer, Adam (August 5, 2014). "French Montana Shmoney Dances All Over Bobby Shmurda’s ‘Hot N—a’ Remix". MTV. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  7. ↑ Lyons, Patrick (August 7, 2014). "Lil Kim - Hot Nigga (Freestyle)". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  8. ↑ Rys, Dan (August 8, 2014). "Gunplay Throws Shots At 50 Cent On His "Hot N***a" Remix". XXL. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  9. ↑ "New Music: T.I. – ‘Hot Ni**a (Remix)’". Rap-Up. August 8, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  10. ↑ "New Music: Jeezy – ‘Hot Ni**a (Remix)’". Rap-Up. August 19, 2014. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  11. ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffiurn16Pus
  12. ↑ http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ace-hood-hot-nigga-freestyle-new-song.1953116.html
  13. ↑ http://www.audiomack.com/song/dmvlife1/hot-nigga
  14. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH_O-g77bTs
  15. ↑ http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/problem-hot-nigga-freestyle-new-song.1938294.html
  16. ↑ , additional text.
  17. ↑ Alexis, Nadeska (August 29, 2014). "Listen To Bobby Shmurda’s Official Reggae Remix Of ‘Hot N—a’". MTV. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  18. ↑ "New Music: Bobby Shmurda Feat. Fabolous, Jadakiss, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, Rowdy Rebel And Yo Gotti 'Hot Ni**a (Remix)'". Vibe. September 7, 2014. Retrieved September 5, 2014.
  19. ↑ Dharmic X (July 12, 2014). "Looks Like Beyoncé Did the Shmoney Dance At the "On The Run" Show Tonight". Complex. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  20. ↑ Branch, Chris (August 14, 2014). "Bobby Shmurda Wants Oprah, Obama To Do The Shmoney Dance Next". The Huffington Post. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  21. ↑ Fall, Kyle (July 16, 2014). "Drake Hosts The 2014 ESPY Awards". rapWAVE. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  22. ↑ Goddard, Kevin (July 17, 2014). "Drake Hosts 2014 ESPY Awards". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  23. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Bobby Shmurda – Hot N*gga" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  24. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Bobby Shmurda – Hot N*gga" (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  25. ↑ "Bobby Shmurda – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Bobby Shmurda. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  26. ↑ "Lescharts.com – Bobby Shmurda – Hot N*gga" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  27. ↑ "Bobby Shmurda: Artist Chart History" Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  28. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2014-11-01" UK R&B Chart. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
  29. ↑ "Bobby Shmurda – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Bobby Shmurda. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  30. ↑ "Bobby Shmurda – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Bobby Shmurda. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  31. ↑ "Bobby Shmurda – Chart history" Billboard Rhythmic Songs for Bobby Shmurda. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  32. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2014/hot-100-songs
  33. ↑ "American single certifications – Bobby Shmurda – HOT BOY AKA HOT N*GGA". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
  34. ↑ "RIAA Adds Digital Streams To Historic Gold & Platinum Awards". Recording Industry Association of America. May 9, 2013. Retrieved May 9, 2013.

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