The Shop Boyz are an

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-based rap group best known for their 2007 hit single "

Party Like a Rockstar "Party Like a Rockstar" is a song by American hip-hop group Shop Boyz. It was released as their commercial debut single and also served as the lead single from their debut album ''Rockstar Mentality'' (2007). It reached huge success during mid- ...

." The group is composed of Demetrius "Meany" Hardin, Richard "Fat" Stephens, Rasheed "Sheed" Hightower.Shop Boyz by Mosi Reeves. Vibe. July 16, 2007.

Career

After signing with Universal Republic Records, Shop Boyz began to record their first album, '' Rockstar Mentality'', which featured rock-influenced hip hop. The album's lead single, "

," was released in May 2007 and achieved commercial success, reaching number two on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and becoming the highest-selling ringtone of 2007. ''Rockstar Mentality'' was released on June 19, 2007, debuting at number 11 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, which had sold 200,000 copies as of 2007. The follow-up single, "They Like Me", performed at number 98. The group was eventually released from Universal and moved to another label. In August 2008, Shop Boyz released "Up Thru There" as the lead single from their second studio album.

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Awards and nominations

BET Hip Hop Awards The BET Hip Hop Awards are an annual awards show, airing on BET, showcasing hip hop performers, producers and music video directors. The awards ceremony began in 2006; it was held on November 12, 2006 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, a ...

*2007: Best Track: "

" ''(Won)''

Grammy Awards The Grammy Awards (stylized as GRAMMY), or simply known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the music industry. They are regarded by many as the most pres ...

*2008: Best Rap Performance by Duo or Group: "

" (Nominated)

References

External links

Official website
{{Authority control Musical groups established in 2004 Musical groups disestablished in 2008 Musical groups from Atlanta American musical trios Republic Records artists Southern hip hop groups African-American musical groups Rappers from Atlanta