"Shawty Say" is a song produced and performed by David Banner, released as the third single from his fifth studio album, ''

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''. The song features

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and samples his song "

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". The song has a similar vibe to Banner's previous single "Get Like Me". The song was leaked on June 26, 2008 and was officially released on August 1, 2008. Banner utilizes the

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technique for parts of the song.

Music video

The music video was released on August 1, 2008 on MTV's FNMTV. The video features Ryan Sheckler. It starts off as David Banner giving abused girlfriends his card while interrogating their boyfriends. Near the end he invites them to his house for a party.

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References

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