"Shimmy Shimmy Ya" is the second single by Ol' Dirty Bastard, from the album Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version (1995). 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.
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"Shimmy Shimmy Ya" | ||||
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Single by Ol' Dirty Bastard | ||||
from the album Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version | ||||
B-side | "Baby C'mon" | |||
Released | May 2, 1995 | |||
Recorded | 1994 | |||
Genre | Hardcore hip hop, comedy hip hop | |||
Length | 2:41 | |||
Label | Elektra | |||
Songwriter(s) | Robert Diggs, Russell Jones | |||
Producer(s) | RZA | |||
Ol' Dirty Bastard singles chronology | ||||
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A music video was created for the song, directed by Hype Williams.[citation needed] The video shows a depiction of the 1970s, in which large afros and platform shoes were considered fashionable.
12" promo
12" remix promo
12" and CD single
CD promo and cassette single
Studio Tōn remix promo
Chart (1995) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[1] | 62 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[2] | 47 |
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[3] | 9 |
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