Shake That

For the single by Scooter, see Shake That!.

"Shake That"
Single by Eminem featuring Nate Dogg
from the album Curtain Call: The Hits
Released	January 3, 2006 (U.S.) April 24, 2006 (UK)
Format	CD single, Digital download, 12" single
Recorded	2005
Genre	Hip hop, dirty rap, hip hop soul, g-funk
Length	4:33
Label	Shady, Aftermath, Interscope
Writer(s)	Luis Resto, Marshall Mathers, N. Hale, S. King
Producer	Eminem
Certification	Platinum (IFPI)
Eminem singles chronology
"When I'm Gone" (2005) "Shake That" (2006) "Smack That" (2006)
Alternative cover Vinyl single

"Shake That" is the second and final single taken from American rapper Eminem's first compilation album, Curtain Call: The Hits, following "When I'm Gone." It is one of three new songs featured on the album.

Song information

The song features Nate Dogg in a prominent vocal role, marking his sixth Eminem collaboration, following "Bitch Please II" from The Marshall Mathers LP, "Till I Collapse" from The Eminem Show, and "Never Enough" from Encore, and the two collaborated on Xzibit's "My Name", from the album Man vs. Machine and Lloyd Banks' "Warrior Part 2" on the album The Hunger for More. "Shake That" is the first of these songs to include Nate Dogg during verse, whereas his contributions in the other works are limited to the refrain and the outro. Contrary to many of the second singles from each of Eminem's albums, such as "The Way I Am", "Cleanin' Out My Closet", and "Like Toy Soldiers", which are usually much darker and more stern than their predecessors, "Shake That" is a departure from the serious tone of "When I'm Gone," representing a far more playful atmosphere. It focuses on Eminem and Nate Dogg rapping about seducing women into sex in cars, and strip clubs. The music video is animated, and follows this context from the song. The single was released in early 2006 in the United States. It became a big hit, peaking at #6. In the UK, the song was released as a download only single in April 2006, managing to peak at #28 on the UK Download Chart.

Critical reception

"Shake That" was nominated for "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration" at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, but it lost to Justin Timberlake and T.I.'s "My Love". "Shake That" was certified Gold in Sweden, and Platinum in Denmark, both due to strong digital downloads. A remixed version of the song, featuring Eminem, Obie Trice and Bobby Creekwater, features on The Re-Up.

Track listing

Digital download

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Shake That" (feat. Nate Dogg) (Radio Edit)	L. Resto, M. Mathers, N. Hale & S. King	Eminem, additional production by Luis Resto	3:54
2.	"Shake That" (feat. Nate Dogg) (Music Video - Edited Version)	L. Resto, M. Mathers, N. Hale & S. King	Eminem, additional production by Luis Resto	3:54

European CD single

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Shake That" (feat. Nate Dogg) (Radio Edit)	L. Resto, M. Mathers, N. Hale & S. King	Eminem, additional production by Luis Resto	3:54
2.	"Shake That" (feat. Nate Dogg) (Album Version)	L. Resto, M. Mathers, N. Hale & S. King	Eminem, additional production by Luis Resto	5:35
3.	"Shake That" (feat. Nate Dogg) (Instrumental)	L. Resto, M. Mathers, N. Hale & S. King	Eminem, additional production by Luis Resto	4:36

12" vinyl

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Shake That" (feat. Nate Dogg) (Radio Edit)	L. Resto, M. Mathers, N. Hale & S. King	Eminem, additional production by Luis Resto	3:54
2.	"Shake That" (feat. Nate Dogg) (Album Version)	L. Resto, M. Mathers, N. Hale & S. King	Eminem, additional production by Luis Resto	5:35
3.	"Shake That" (feat. Nate Dogg) (Instrumental)	L. Resto, M. Mathers, N. Hale & S. King	Eminem, additional production by Luis Resto	4:36
4.	"Shake That" (feat. Nate Dogg) (Acapella)	L. Resto, M. Mathers, N. Hale & S. King	Eminem, additional production by Luis Resto	4:06

Charts

Chart (2006)	Peak position
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)	59
US Billboard Hot 100	6
US Pop Songs (Billboard)	13
US Rap Songs (Billboard)	11
US Pop 100 (Billboard)	6

External links

• Music video for "Shake That"