Shut Up (Trick Daddy song)

"Shut Up" is a song by American rapper Trick Daddy, released in 1999 as the lead single from his third studio album Book of Thugs: Chapter AK Verse 47 (2000). It features American rappers Deuce Poppito, Trina and C.O. The song was produced by Black Mob Group.

"Shut Up"
Single by Trick Daddy featuring Deuce Poppito, Trina and C.O.
from the album Book of Thugs: Chapter AK Verse 47
Released1999
GenreHip hop
Length4:22
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Black Mob Group
Trick Daddy singles chronology
"Nann Nigga"
(1998)
"Shut Up"
(1999)
"Boy"
(2000)
Deuce Poppito singles chronology
"Shut Up"
(2000)
Trina singles chronology
"Nann Nigga"
(1998)
"Shut Up"
(2000)
"Da Baddest Bitch"
(1999)
C.O. singles chronology
"Shut Up"
(2000)
Music video
"Shut Up" on YouTube

Background and composition

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The instrumental of the song features a riff of trombones and tubas performed by the marching band of Miami Northwestern Senior High School, where Trick Daddy and Trina graduated from.[1][2]

Critical reception

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Writing for AllMusic, Jason Birchmeier commented, "Above all though, Book of Thugs boasts 'Shut Up,' his rowdiest club-banger yet, also notable for reprising the dynamic Trick Daddy-Trina collaboration that had made 'Nann Nigga' such a success two years earlier."[3] Steve "Flash" Juon of RapReviews praised the song, writing "the thuggish 'Shut Up' has that uniquely chunky horn funk and simple 'Uh-huh, okay, whassup? SHUT UP' chorus that will win fast converts at the club."[4]

Music video

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The music video begins with Trick Daddy at an album signing, and leaving due to being badgered by a news reporter asking him if he plans on "doing it again". Trick replies, "I'mma let the band deal wit it." The clip then shows Miami Northwestern High's marching band performing on a football field.[2][5]

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The song is featured on the soundtrack of the 1999 film Any Given Sunday.

Charts

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Chart (2000) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[6] 83
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] 25
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[8] 20

References

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  1. ^ Sanneh, Kelefa (April 11, 2000). "Uh-Huh OK Whassup Shut Up". The Village Voice. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Best Use of a High School Marching Band". Miami New Times. 2001. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  3. ^ Birchmeier, Jason. "Book of Thugs: Chapter AK Verse 47 - Trick Daddy | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 2012-09-27. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  4. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (March 22, 2000). "Trick Daddy :: Book of Thugs – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Archived from the original on 2020-12-01. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  5. ^ Peters, Micah (February 12, 2020). "Trick Daddy's "Shut Up" and How Marching Bands Make Every Song Better". The Ringer. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  6. ^ "Trick Daddy Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  7. ^ "Trick Daddy Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  8. ^ "Trick Daddy Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2022.