"Shawty Say" is a song produced and performed by

David Banner Lavell William Crump (born April 11, 1974), known professionally as David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, Banner's family moved to Jackson, Mississippi, where he was raised. Banner gra ...

, released as the third single from his fifth studio album, ''

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''. The song features

Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. He is often regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation, as well as one of the greatest rappers of all ...

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

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. The video features

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. 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.

Charts

References

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