In the year of 2006, Akon met Eminem during his recording sessions for Snitch with rapper Obie Trice, a Shady Records signee at the time, and the two quickly became friends. Akon wanted him to be on "Smack That", but knew about Eminem's claims on being featured on too many songs. After receiving a call from the rapper saying he was ready to go, Akon flew out to Detroit.[2] On recording with Eminem, Akon stated that it was "no different than working with any of the other artists, really."[3]
"Smack That" was written, produced and programmed by Eminem, with additional writing from Akon, Mike Strange and Luis Resto. Strange and Resto also played the keyboards present on the track. Strange worked with Tony Compana to record the song, which took place at 54 Sound in Detroit, Michigan, where Strange also mixed the song with Eminem. "Smack That" is an upbeat crunk song that has been described as "a real summer party song.[1]
"Smack That" garnered acclaim from contemporary music critics, with many calling it a great club song. DJ Z of DJBooth, in a review of the single, commended "Smack That" for showcasing "Akon's ability to sound perfect over any tempo beat."[6] In his review for the album as a whole, DJ Z wrote that the song and "I Wanna Love You" display Akon's skill during collaboration.[7] Michael Enelman of Entertainment Weekly lauded the collaboration with Eminem as the "liveliest."[8] David Marchese of Spin magazine classified the single as "Played-out G-funk braggadocio and bedroom boasting."[9] Elysa Gardner of USA Today lauded it as "irresistibly slick."[10] A writer for The Manila Times deemed the song "deliriously energetic" while claiming it has "all the ingredients of a masterful club banger."[2]
Dan Raper of PopMatters had a mixed opinion about Eminem's feature, writing that the lower register he adopts for his voice is "not totally successful", but added that it "shows some innovation from the Old White Rapper."[11] Ivan Rott wrote a more negative review of the song, dismissing its production as "prosaic" and its lyrics as "uninspired." He further added that the song "holds no weight in comparison to current club tracks such as "Money Maker," the bouncy collaboration between Ludacris and Pharrell, among others. Expect "Smack That" to drop off the charts as fast as it popped up."[12]
The song's music video is a short-clip remake of the 1982 film 48 Hrs. Directed by Benny Boom, it presents Akon as a convict in prison who is let out of jail by a police officer, Jack Gates (Eric Roberts), who is looking for a witness. Akon is let out for 24 hours to do anything he pleases as long as he can find the female witness. He is given a photo of her and follows a lead he was given that the witness is in a nightclub. While in the club, Akon meets up with fellow rapper and his friend Eminem. Akon finds the female witness and escapes from the nightclub without Jack Gates. This is the first video that features Eminem with his then-new tattoo 'PROOF' on his left arm, which is dedicated to his friend, DeShaun Dupree Holton who was murdered after he was shot by a bouncer in an after-hours spot. The video also features cameos from Fat Joe, Lil Fizz of B2K, Layzie Bone of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Nas and Kendra Wilkinson (of E!'s The Girls Next Door) and actor Mark Casimir Dyniewicz Jr. as the bartender. The music video was nominated for Best Earthshattering Collaboration and Male Artist of the Year at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards.[29] The video also received three nominations for Best Male Artist, Best Hip Hop Video, and Best Hook-Up at the 2007 MTV Australia Video Music Awards.[30]
"Whole Lotta Love" was Led Zeppelin's only US Top 10 hit, charting at #4. Many of their songs, including "Stairway To Heaven," were not released as singles, as it was considered bad form in the UK to make fans pay for singles that were also on albums.
This is a parody of Akon's "Smack That" feat. Eminem... I feel it's a bit more appropriate than their song. Mine's about how I smoke crack outside the future shop with Tyrone Biggums. Download this track as well as my others and blast them in your whips. Here's the lyrics.Shady, Convicts, Store Fronts.Yo mom, is a ladyI'd fuckyo mom, 'cause she's an fat lady, hey!I know your sellin', I can see you from my window,I want some rocks and do you got that fuckin crystal?I'll take it to my place and smoke that shit with Tyrone,You won't be finding us sober, look back and watch meSmoke crack, all on the floorSmoke crack, give me some moreSmoke crack, 'til we can soreSmoke crack, oh oohSmoke crack, all on the floorSmoke crack, give me some moreSmoke crack, 'til we can soreSmoke crack, oh oohUpfront style ready for some crack nowMoney in the dealer's hand, he puts a little sac down,Convicts got the whole thing locked downCheck for the cops or your gunna get stopped now.I feel like smokin' crack nowTake one toke pass that back nowI'ma chill til I feel that come down.Money? No problem. Take it from a bum now. My dealers' sellin', I can see him from my window,I'll buy some rocks and yes, he's got that fuckin crystal.I'll take it to my place and smoke that shit with Tyrone,You won't be finding us sober, look back and watch meSmoke crack, all on the floorSmoke crack, give me some moreSmoke crack, 'til we can soreSmoke crack, oh oohSmoke crack, all on the floorSmoke crack, give me some moreSmoke crack, I'm a crack whoreSmoke crack, oh oohOh, looks like a little jawbreakerThey better hang on when we throw this thing onGet a lil think onThey gonna trip on this crack and shitYou can bank on itFully pure, Equator, gimme that rockThe way it hits it makes my mind just stopI'ma chill outside the Future shopSmoke my pipe and then I run from the cops. Ran real fast, didn't think they sawCreeps up behind me, and he's like, "You're..."I'm like, "I know, im arrested, that's whack,No smoking crack, what kinda law's that?"Yo from the streets to the jail, and I'm smiling hey.My house was a cardboard box today,I'm gunna stick it out and no I'm not insaneIt's that I can't smoke crack when I'm livin in the rain.Im gone!Some guards are sellin', yeah I heard it on my cell block,I heard they got that crystal and those fuckin crack rocks.I'll take it to my cell and hide that shit in my socks,You won't be finding me sober, look back watch meSmoke crack, all on the floorSmoke crack, give me some moreSmoke crack, 'til we can soreSmoke crack, oh oohSmoke crack, all on the floorSmoke crack, give me some moreSmoke crack, I'm a crack whoreSmoke crack, oh oohSmokin my bowl and' freein my soul andPoop is built up inside my colonBaby I'm holdin, meth crystals and'Soon to be heroine and LSDHittin' no less than threegrams of crack a week,When I get free - I'm doin that shit daily, My dealers' sellin', I can see him from my window,I'll buy some rocks and yes, he's got that fuckin crystal.I'll take it to my place and smoke that shit with Tyrone,You won't be finding us sober, look back and watch meSmoke crack, all on the floorSmoke crack, give me some moreSmoke crack, 'til we can soreSmoke crack, oh oohSmoke crack, all on the floorSmoke crack, give me some moreSmoke crack, I'm a crack whoreSmoke crack, oh ooh
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In the song, Akon sings about meeting a woman who likes his fame and money. He sings that he wants to take the girl back to his house and have sex with her. Particularly in the doggy style position so he can spank her.
So I was on radio yesterday for Eddie Monday where we somehow got into an Akon wormhole. Essentially, Dave said that he saw him court side at the Knicks game and then told Frankie to turn on 'Smack That'. I was kinda perplexed by Dave going with 'Smack That' of all songs, but Dave argued that it's his best song.
I then said 'Locked Up' was and then the whole debate became misconstrued when Frankie pulled up Spotify listens/YouTube views, but I stand by my original point that 'Locked Up' is a better song than 'Smack That' even though it's not as popular.
I'll get this one out of the way since I've already talked about it and it started the argument in the first place. Dave dismissed it pretty quickly yesterday, but the real ones know that this is the OG Akon. It's the song that put him on the map and I think he was so quick to diss it because it really doesn't get going until like 1:35.
[Eminem]
Oh, looks like another club banger
They better hang on when they throw this thang on
Get a little drink on, they gon' flip
For this Akon shit, you can bank on it
Pedicure, manicure, kitty-cat claws
The way she climbs up and down them poles
Looking like one of them Putty-Cat Dolls
Trying to hold my woodie back through my drawers
Steps off stage, didn't think I saw her
Creeps up behind me, and she's like: You're!
I'm like: I know, let's cut to the chase
No time to waste, back to my place
Plus, from the club to the crib's like a mile away
Or more like a palace, shall I say
And plus, I got a pal if your gal is game
In fact, he's the one singin' the song that's playing (Akon!)
American rapper and music star, Akon, comes through with a single which is titled "Smack That". The song "Smack That" is a loveable song that was well written and composed. The 2006 song is an awesome track that you can't afford to miss.
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