Smack That
"Smack That" is the first single off of American singer Akon's second studio album Konvicted. The song was released on September 26, 2006. The song features American rapper Eminem.
| "Smack That" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Akon featuring Eminem | |
| from the album Konvicted | |
| Released | September 26, 2006 |
| Recorded | 2006 |
| Genre | Crunk |
| Length | 3:32 |
| Label | Konvict, UpFront, SRC, Universal Motown |
| Songwriter(s) | Aliaune Thiam, Marshall Mathers, Luis Resto, Mike Strange |
| Producer(s) | Eminem[1] |
The song was able to make it to #1 on the Rhythmic, #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, #4 on the Mainstream Top 40, #34 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and #44 on the Hot Latin Songs charts.[2][3][4][5][6] It was also certified 2× Platinum and the mastertone was certified 3× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[7] It was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 49th Grammy Awards but lost to "My Love" by Justin Timberlake featuring T.I..[8]
In the song, Akon sings about meeting a woman who likes his fame and money. He sings that he wants to take the girl back to his house and have sex with her. Particularly in the doggy style position so he can spank her.
A music video for the song was released. It was directed by Benny Boom. In the video, Akon plays a criminal. He is singing the song to himself while he listens to it on his iPod in a jail cell. A cop gives Akon a 24 hour release in exchange for help in looking for a woman. Akon and the cop drive a Lamborghini Gallardo to a nightclub.[9] Eminem is watching a dancer on stage. After not being able to get information on where the woman is, Akon gets mad and throws a glass at a mirror behind the bar. Akon finds the woman in a backroom of the club, saves her from the boss and drives away from the club with her.[10] It has over 1 billion views on YouTube.[11]
References change
- ↑ "Here's How Eminem Ended Up Producing Akon's 'Smack That'". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Akon - Rhythmic Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Akon - Hot 100 Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Akon - Mainstream Top 40 Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Akon - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Akon - Hot Latin Songs Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Akon - Smack That". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ↑ "49th Annual Grammy Awards: Winners & Nominees". Grammy Awards. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ↑ "The 50 Best Lamborghini References In Pop Culture". Complex. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ↑ "49th Annual Grammy Awards: Winners & Nominees". Grammy Awards. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Akon & Eminem's 'Smack That' Video Grinds Into the Billion Views Club on YouTube". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
