Party Like a Rockstar

Infobox Single
Name = Party Like a Rockstar


Artist = Shop Boyz
from Album = Rockstar Mentality
B-side =
Released = May 11, 2007 (U.S.)

Format = CD single
Recorded =
Genre = Pop Rap
Rap Rock
Length = 4:18
Label = On Deck/Universal Republic
Writer =
Producer = PIT
Certification =
Last single = -
This single = "Party Like a Rockstar"
(2007)
Next single = "They Like Me"
(2007)
Misc =

"Party Like a Rockstar" is a rap song recorded by Shop Boyz. It was released as the first single from their debut album "Rockstar Mentality" (2007). It reached high success during summer 2007 and was successful in the United States, peaking in the top five on the "Billboard" Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot Rap Tracks, and Hot 100 charts.

The song is played with two electric guitar riffs (performed by Atlanta producer Billy Hume), [ [http://youtube.com/watch?v=B73J_PR3e-k&feature=related YouTube - Recording Guitar on Party Like A Rockstar and The Rockman ] ] It also makes references to certain rock figures such as Marilyn Manson, The Osbournes, Kiss, Queen, Bruce Springsteen, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Travis Barker.

For a time, "Party Like a Rockstar" was the most played rhythmic, and rap song in the United States, according to "Radio & Records" [ [http://www.radioandrecords.com/Formats/Charts/highlights.asp R&R - Radio & Records, Inc ] ] It was featured in the video game "NBA Live 08".fact|date=August 2007

The remix features Lil Wayne, Jim Jones and Chamillionaire with more guitar riffs included. Jim Jones' verse didn't make it to iTunes' remix, although Lil Wayne's verse and Chamillionaire's verse did. Another unofficial remix has been produced by Lil Jon and the Swedish composer Jay Orpin, who also wrote the first remix, but had Lil' Jon make changes for the beat for this remix. That remix has been unofficially called the "Orpinz Old Duff WWE Remix" because some feel it resembles a professional wrestlers entrance music. There is also a freestyle version by J. R. Writer of Dipset as well as a remix by Trina.

Cristal Athena Steverson from VH1's "Flavor of Love" and "" appear in the song's music video.

The song gained some airplay in the UK on BBC Radio 1, and was added to the B-List on its playlist.

Music video

The video opens with a clip of the group performing doughnuts. It then progresses to show the group performing at a crowded concert, with inter-mixed clips of an actual rock band playing.

Chart performance

"Party Like a Rockstar" was a mid-charting hit in the United States as an airplay-only single. Confusion ensued, however, when a similarly-titled song by hip hop artist Freak Nasty titled "Do It Just Like a Rock Star", was erroneously listed in the U.S. iTunes Store with the title "Party Like a Rockstar". This led to Freak Nasty's song, recorded in 2005, selling approximately 30,000 digital downloads even though his track was completely different. [cite news | first = Brian | last = Garrity | title = Shop Boyz Track Has Surprise Rival On Hot 100 | url = http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003587631 | work = | publisher = Billboard magazine | date = 2007-05-18 | accessdate = 2007-06-21 | language = | quote = ] In the "Billboard" issue dated May 26, 2007, the Shop Boyz were at number 54 on the Hot 100 due to strong airplay while Freak Nasty was number 56 due to strong sales. The following week, after the Shop Boyz had an official digital release of their single, "Party Like a Rockstar" shot to number two while Freak Nasty dropped completely off the chart.

Amid accusations of Freak Nasty taking advantage of the popularity of the Shop Boyz song, he responded in "Billboard" magazine's letters to the editor, stating in part, "I expect any artist that's signed to a major to do far better than any independent artist. Unlike Shop Boyz, I don't have a video. I also don't have any radio play or marketing. They do. My song sounds totally different from theirs, and our names are distinctly different. So how can consumers be confused? I have much love and respect for Shop Boyz, and I would never do anything to block their shine." [cite news | first = Eric | last = Timmons | title = Freak Nasty Responds | url = | work = | publisher = Billboard magazine | date = 2007-06-02 | accessdate = 2007-05-26 | language = | quote = ] Its currently the longest song of 2007 to stay and hold the number 2 spot on Billboard Hot 100 charts. The song did not reach the number 1 spot due to the reign of Rihanna's smash hit "Umbrella" which was number 1 for 7 weeks.

Reception

Although the song has been topping the charts and received good critique, the song has been a subject of heavy criticism for the real metal community.

Chart positions

References

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/shopboyz Shop Boyz] on MySpace
*youtube|cj63G4MZpms|Music video for "Party Like a Rockstar"