"Shut Up" is a song by American rapper

Trick Daddy Maurice Samuel Young (born September 27, 1974), better known by his stage name Trick Daddy, is an American rapper from Miami's Liberty City. Early life Trick Daddy was born on September 27, 1974, at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. ...

, released on November 22, 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 Katrina Laverne Taylor (born December 3, 1978), known professionally as Trina, is an American rapper. She rose to prominence in 1998 with her appearance on the Trick Daddy single " Nann Nigga". Trina has been described by '' XXL'' as "the mo ...

and C.O. The song was produced by Black Mob Group.

Background and composition

The instrumental of the song features a riff of trombones and tubas performed by the marching band of

Miami Northwestern Senior High School Miami Northwestern Senior High School is a public four-year high school located in Miami, Florida, United States History Academics Northwestern has long been known for its academic challenges; however, the school has shown an unprecedented ...

, where Trick Daddy and Trina graduated from.

Critical reception

Writing for ''

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'', 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." 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."

Music video

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.

In popular culture

The song is featured on the

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of the 1999 film '' Any Given Sunday''.

Charts

References

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