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"Shawty is a 10"
Single by The-Dream featuring Fabolous
from the album Love/Hate
Released	July 10, 2007
Recorded	2007
Genre	Hip hop, R&B
Length	4:22 (Album Version ft. Fabolous) 4:03 (Single Version ft. Fabolous) 3:50 (Original No Rap Edit)
Label	Radio Killa/Def Jam
Songwriter(s)	Terius Nash
Producer(s)	Los Da Mystro, The-Dream
The-Dream singles chronology
"Shawty is a 10" (2007) "Falsetto" (2007)
Alternate cover
Cover for the uncensored version, "Shawty Is Da Shit".

"Shawty Is a 10" (also known uncensored as "Shawty Is Da Shit") is the debut single by American singer, songwriter and record producer The-Dream. It was the first single released for his debut studio album, Love/Hate. The song was released by Def Jam Recordings, whose label-heads signed The-Dream following the success of the single he wrote for their artist Shareefa — "Need a Boss". The track contains a guest verse from labelmate Fabolous, while songwriting and production handled by The-Dream alongside longtime collaborator Rodney Jerkins.

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, DJ Khaled and Yung Joc.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

1. Mariel Concepcion (September 28, 2007). 'Umbrella' Writer The-Dream Preps Solo Debut. Billboard. Accessed September 28, 2007.
2. "The-Dream Breaks Down Debut Album 'Love Hate' for 10-Year Anniversary". 12 December 2017.
3. The-Dream & Fabolous – Shawty Is a 10 (Remix) Archived October 11, 2007, at the Wayback Machine. Clevver. Accessed October 4, 2007.
4. "The Dream – Shawty Is A 10". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
5. "The-Dream Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
6. Pop 100 – Shawty Is a 10. Billboard. Accessed November 8, 2007.
7. "The-Dream Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
8. "The-Dream Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
9. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2007". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
10. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
11. "American single certifications – The-Dream – Shawty Is a 10". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 19, 2021.

• 2007 debut singles
• The-Dream songs
• Fabolous songs
• Music videos directed by Ray Kay
• Songs written by The-Dream
• 2007 songs
• Def Jam Recordings singles