The Shop Boyz's 2007 single "Party Like a Rockstar" became an inescapable, if baffling, smash hit. Its combination of a driving beat, a nonsensical party-anthem chorus, and a surprisingly complex sample flipped by Jermaine Dupri turned it into a global phenomenon.
- The song sampled the 1980 song "It's Great to Be Here" by Grace Jones. It reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart. The track was also a massive international hit, reaching the top 10 in multiple countries including the UK, Australia, and Germany.
- The song was produced by Jermaine Dupri and Polow da Don, and co-written by the Shop Boyz and Dupri. The music video, featuring the group performing in various party settings, became a staple on music television channels. The group's follow-up single, "Follow Me," failed to replicate the success of "Party Like a Rockstar."
- The song's success led to its inclusion on the Shop Boyz's debut album of the same name, released later that year. Despite the band's subsequent struggles, "Party Like a Rockstar" remains a definitive party anthem of the late 2000s. The song has been covered and sampled numerous times since its release.
Shop Boyz were a hip-hop group from Atlanta, Georgia. They are best known for their 2007 hit single "Party Like a Rockstar."
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