Shut It Down (song)
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"Shut It Down" is a song by hip-hop
artist and rapper Pitbull
released as the fourth single from his album, Rebelution
. It features Akon
. Another version of the song has vocals by Clinton Sparks
and Akon
.
at number 85. It moved up in its second week to number 83 and peaked at number 42.
On the chart dated February 6, 2010, "Shut It Down" peaked on the UK Singles Chart
at number 33. The week before, it had reached its peak of 13 on the UK R&B Chart
.
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
artist and rapper Pitbull
Pitbull (rapper)
Armando Christian Pérez , better known by his stage name Pitbull, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer. His first recorded performance was from the Lil Jon album Kings of Crunk in 2002, after which he released his debut album in 2004 titled M.I.A.M.I. under TVT Records...
released as the fourth single from his album, Rebelution
Rebelution (Pitbull album)
Rebelution is the fourth studio album by Miami rapper Pitbull, released on August 28, 2009. Featured artists include Akon, B.o.B, Ke$ha, Avery Storm, Nayer, Lil Jon, The New Royales, Bass III Euro & Slim of 112. It is also his first major-label release, his first album to be released on his own...
. It features Akon
Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
. Another version of the song has vocals by Clinton Sparks
Clinton Sparks
Clinton Sparks is a Boston-based radio, mixtape & Club DJ as well as a recording artist, writer, producer and TV personality.-Biography:...
and Akon
Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
.
Chart performance
On the chart dated December 19, 2009, "Shut It Down" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
at number 85. It moved up in its second week to number 83 and peaked at number 42.
On the chart dated February 6, 2010, "Shut It Down" peaked on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
at number 33. The week before, it had reached its peak of 13 on the UK R&B Chart
UK R&B Chart
The Official UK R&B Chart is a forty-position R&B/Hip-Hop chart compiled by The Official UK Charts Company. Although the chart does not receive any airplay, its compilation is viewed on BBC Radio 1's website and publications such as ChartsPlus and Music Week...
.
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Poland (ZPAV) | 25 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2010) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australian Singles Chart | 99 |