"Take Your Shirt Off"
Background[edit]
The song was originally inspired by Petey Pablo's hip-hop song "Raise Up", and the part of the song included Pablo telling his native peers "take your shirt off, twist it 'round yo' head, spin it like a helicopter," and the same words were used on T-Pain's version (with the addition of the word motherfucker, although it is slightly muted). The lyrics of the song are written by T-Pain, credited under his real name. Mannie Fresh & Qua z mo was the producers for the song. The music was featured in a trailer for Step Up 3-D. It was also used for the soundtrack of the film Lottery Ticket[1]
Music video[edit]
The music video was released on December 2, 2009 on YouTube. Cameo appearances were made by George Clinton, Tay Dizm, Young Ca$h, Sophia Fresh, Rick Ross, Petey Pablo, Rebekah Leake and Brett Frantz. The video was directed by Gil Green and shot entirely in Tallahassee.[2]
Chart performance[edit]
The song debuted at #80 on the Billboard Hot 100, and at #23 on the Australian ARIA Urban Charts.[3]
Popular culture[edit]
The song is used on the official trailer for Step Up 3D. It was also used in the film Lottery Ticket starring T-Pain himself.