Smack That

"Smack That" is the first single off of American singer Akon's second studio album Konvicted. The song was released on September 26, 2006. The song features American rapper Eminem.

The song was able to make it to #1 on the Rhythmic, #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, #4 on the Mainstream Top 40, #34 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and #44 on the Hot Latin Songs charts. It was also certified 2× Platinum and the mastertone was certified 3× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 49th Grammy Awards but lost to "My Love" by Justin Timberlake featuring T.I..

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.

A music video for the song was released. It was directed by Benny Boom. In the video, Akon plays a criminal. He is singing the song to himself while he listens to it on his iPod in a jail cell. A cop gives Akon a 24 hour release in exchange for help in looking for a woman. Akon and the cop drive a Lamborghini Gallardo to a nightclub. Eminem is watching a dancer on stage. After not being able to get information on where the woman is, Akon gets mad and throws a glass at a mirror behind the bar. Akon finds the woman in a backroom of the club, saves her from the boss and drives away from the club with her. It has over 1 billion views on YouTube.

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Category:2006 songs
Category:Akon songs
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