Shawty Is a 10

"Shawty Is a 10" (also known uncensored as "Shawty Is da Shit") is the debut single by American singer The-Dream, released on July 23, 2007 by Def Jam Recordings as the lead single for his debut studio album, Love/Hate (2007).^[1] Def Jam signed The-Dream following the success of "Umbrella", a hit song he co-wrote for the label's burgeoning songstress Rihanna.^[2] The track contains a guest verse from labelmate Fabolous, while songwriting and production handled by The-Dream alongside longtime collaborator Carlos McKinney.

"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".

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.^[3] 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

Chart (2007–2008)	Peak position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[4]	36
US Billboard Hot 100[5]	17
US Pop 100 (Billboard)[6]	45
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7]	6
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[8]	8

Year-end charts

Chart (2007)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9]	61
Chart (2008)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10]	72

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[11]	Gold	500,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.