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"Hot Nigga"
SinglebyBobby Shmurda
from the albumShmurda She Wrote
ReleasedJuly 25, 2014[1]
Recorded2013
Genre
Length3:18
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Jahlil Beats
Bobby Shmurdasingles chronology
"Hot Nigga"
(2014) 		"Bobby Bitch"
(2014)
Music video
"Hot Nigga"onYouTube

"Hot Nigga"censored on the album as"Hot N*gga",edited for radioas "Hot Boy"or"Hot Ni"is the debut single by American rapperBobby Shmurda.It was released for digital download on July 25, 2014 byEpic Recordsand GS9 as the lead single from Shmurda's debut EPShmurda She Wrote.The song includesproductionfromJahlil Beats,which was originally used byLloyd Banksfor his 2012 song, "Jackpot".[2]Themusic videocontains a choreography that was later named the "Shmoney dance".[3]The song and the video became popular in 2014 amongVineusers, which led to the "Shmoney dance" phenomenon.[4]Additionally, several unofficialremixesby various rappers have been made. The song has peaked at number six on the USBillboardHot 100chart, becoming the artist's first and only top 10 single in the United States. "Hot Nigga" was a commercial success, being certified Platinum in the United States.

Music video

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The official music video was uploaded to Shmurda'sVevoaccount on August 1, 2014. The video was made in the spring of 2014 and was originally uploaded on Maine Fetti's YouTube on March 28, 2014. It was recorded inEast Flatbush,Brooklyn[3][1]and the video on his Vevo channel has received over 800 million views on YouTube as of July 2022.

Remixes

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Freestylesby various rappers have since then been released among which areJuicy J,[5]French Montana,[6]Lil' Kim,[7]Lil Wayne,Gunplay,[8]T.I.,[9]Jeezy,[10]Lil Herb,[11]Ace Hood,[12]Chevy Crocker,[13]Shy Glizzy,[14]andProblem.[15]

Two official remixes have been released. On August 29, 2014, Shmurda released areggaeremix, featuringJunior Reid,Mavado,Popcaanand Jah X.[16]Another remix, featuringFabolous,Jadakiss,Chris Brown,Rowdy Rebel,Busta RhymesandYo Gottiwas released on September 5, 2014.[4][17]

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Shmurda doing the "Shmoney dance" in the Hot Nigga music video

The song and the video became popular in 2014 amongVineusers, which led to the "Shmoney dance"meme(such as "Where They At Tho?", "21", and more).[4]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,Beyoncédid the dance move on a venue of herOn the Run Tour.[18]The move was also performed byNFLreceiverBrandon Gibsonafter a touchdown.[19]

Drakeused the song while hosting the 2014ESPY Awards.[20][21]

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[33] Gold 45,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[34] Gold 400,000‡
United States (RIAA)[35] 5× Platinum 5,000,000‡

‡Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States August 5, 2014 Rhythmic contemporary radio Epic [36]

See also

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References

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  1. ^abBobby Shmurda - Hot Nigga (Official Video) [Dir. by. @FeTTiFiLms].Maine Fetti. March 28, 2014.Archivedfrom the original on February 24, 2021.RetrievedSeptember 7,2021– viaYouTube.
  2. ^Trammell, Matthew (July 30, 2014)."Interview: Jahlil Beats Talks Producing" Hot Nigga, "Bobby Shmurda's Breakout Hit".The Fader.RetrievedAugust 9,2014.
  3. ^abAhmed, Insanul (July 14, 2014)."Meet Bobby Shmurda, the Brooklyn Rapper Everyone Is Talking About".Complex.RetrievedAugust 9,2014.
  4. ^abcSmith, Trevor (August 8, 2014)."Bobby Shmurda Confirms Chris Brown & More For" Hot Nigga "Official Remix".HotNewHipHop.RetrievedAugust 8,2014.
  5. ^"Juicy J" Hot Nigga Freestyle "".HipHopDX.July 21, 2014. Archived fromthe originalon August 11, 2014.RetrievedAugust 8,2014.
  6. ^Fleischer, Adam (August 5, 2014)."French Montana Shmoney Dances All Over Bobby Shmurda's 'Hot N—a' Remix".MTV.Archived fromthe originalon August 8, 2014.RetrievedAugust 8,2014.
  7. ^Lyons, Patrick (August 7, 2014)."Lil Kim – Hot Nigga (Freestyle)".HotNewHipHop.RetrievedAugust 8,2014.
  8. ^Rys, Dan (August 8, 2014)."Gunplay Throws Shots At 50 Cent On His" Hot N***a "Remix".XXL.RetrievedAugust 8,2014.
  9. ^"New Music: T.I. – 'Hot Ni**a (Remix)'".Rap-Up.August 8, 2014.RetrievedAugust 8,2014.
  10. ^"New Music: Jeezy – 'Hot Ni**a (Remix)'".Rap-Up.August 19, 2014.RetrievedAugust 22,2014.
  11. ^Lil Herb - Hot Nigga (Remix) | Shot By: @DADAcreative.DADAcreative. August 17, 2014.Archivedfrom the original on January 15, 2021.RetrievedSeptember 7,2021– viaYouTube.
  12. ^"Ace Hood - Hot Nigga (Freestyle)".HNHH.8 August 2014.
  13. ^"Chevy Crocker Remix-" Park Nigga ".YouTube.15 September 2014.
  14. ^"Shy Glizzy -" Hot Nigga "- Download and Stream | Audiomack".Archived fromthe originalon 2014-10-06.Retrieved2014-10-05.
  15. ^"Problem - Hot Nigga (Freestyle)".HNHH.17 July 2014.
  16. ^Alexis, Nadeska (August 29, 2014)."Listen To Bobby Shmurda's Official Reggae Remix Of 'Hot N—a'".MTV.Archived fromthe originalon September 2, 2014.RetrievedAugust 29,2014.
  17. ^"New Music: Bobby Shmurda Feat. Fabolous, Jadakiss, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, Rowdy Rebel And Yo Gotti 'Hot Ni**a (Remix)'".Vibe.September 7, 2014. Archived fromthe originalon September 7, 2014.RetrievedSeptember 5,2014.
  18. ^Dharmic X (July 12, 2014)."Looks Like Beyoncé Did the Shmoney Dance At the" On The Run "Show Tonight".Complex.RetrievedAugust 8,2014.
  19. ^Branch, Chris (August 14, 2014)."Bobby Shmurda Wants Oprah, Obama To Do The Shmoney Dance Next".The Huffington Post.RetrievedAugust 22,2014.
  20. ^Fall, Kyle (July 16, 2014)."Drake Hosts The 2014 ESPY Awards".rapWAVE.Archived fromthe originalon August 10, 2014.RetrievedAugust 8,2014.
  21. ^Goddard, Kevin (July 17, 2014)."Drake Hosts 2014 ESPY Awards".HotNewHipHop.RetrievedAugust 8,2014.
  22. ^"Bobby Shmurda – Hot N*gga "(in Dutch).Ultratip.Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  23. ^"Bobby Shmurda – Hot N*gga "(in Dutch).UltratopUrban. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  24. ^"Bobby Shmurda Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)".Billboard.Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  25. ^"Bobby Shmurda – Hot N*gga "(in French).Les classement single.Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  26. ^"Bobby Shmurda: Artist Chart History".Official Charts Company.Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  27. ^"Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40".Official Charts Company.Retrieved October 27, 2014.
  28. ^"Bobby Shmurda Chart History (Hot 100)".Billboard.Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  29. ^"Bobby Shmurda Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)".Billboard.Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  30. ^"Bobby Shmurda Chart History (Rhythmic)".Billboard.Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  31. ^"Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2014".Billboard.2 January 2013.RetrievedAugust 23,2019.
  32. ^"Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2014".Billboard.RetrievedAugust 23,2019.
  33. ^"Danish single certifications – Bobby Shmurda – Hot N***A".IFPI Danmark.RetrievedJuly 7,2022.
  34. ^"British single certifications – Bobby Shmurda – Hot N***A".British Phonographic Industry.RetrievedDecember 12,2021.
  35. ^"American single certifications – Bobby Shmurda – HOT BOY AKA HOT N*GGA".Recording Industry Association of America.RetrievedFebruary 23,2021.
  36. ^"Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases".AllAccess Music Group. Archived fromthe originalon July 29, 2014.RetrievedFebruary 6,2024.
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