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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 MTV Jams on September 10, 2007. Cameo appearances include Jazze Pha, Naomi Allen, Sharaya J and Sarah Rosete of Electrik Red.

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