Released July 10, 2007 Recorded 2007 | Format CD, digital download | |
"Shawty Is a 10" (also known uncensored as "Shawty Is Da Shit") is the first single from American singer-songwriter The-Dream's debut studio album, Love Hate. The track is produced by Los Da Mystro, StarGate who also produced Ciara's single, "Promise". The album version features Fabolous. The song samples the opening riffs of Prince's "The Beautiful Ones".
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Remixes
The song has three remixes. The first, featuring Fabolous, was only intended to be used in the video; however, it was chosen for the album version as well. The second remix, featuring R. Kelly and a new verse by The-Dream, was released on July 10, 2007; this version was released as the official remix. The third "extended remix" features Aaliyah, Kid Cudi, Keri Hilson, and Aasim.
Swedish pop duo jj included a cover version of the song on their 2012 EP High Summer, titled "10".
Music video
The video premiered on BET's 106 & Park on September 10, 2007. Cameo appearances include Jazze Pha, Mariah Carey, Keri Hilson and DJ Khaled of Yung Joc.