Akon – Smack That

 Akon – Smack That

“Smack That” is the first single from Akon’s second album Konvicted and features Eminem. The single debuted at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 28, 2006. The song set a record in its second week, jumping 88 positions to number 7. The single eventually peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart for a period of five consecutive weeks. In the United Kingdom, the song entered at #12 on the UK Singles Chart based on downloads alone and reached #1 the following week with physical CD sales, becoming his second British #1 single after “Lonely” and Eminem’s 7th. The single debuted at #5 on the Australian charts and peaked at #2 on December 31. It later reached #1 on the Australian physical sales chart. “Smack That” was nominated for “Best Rap/Sung Collaboration” at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, but lost to Justin Timberlake and T.I.’s My Love. It was also nominated for the “Most Earthshattering Collaboration” at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, but lost to Beautiful Liar by Beyoncé featuring Shakira. This song was also #69 on MTV Asia’s list of Top 100 Hits of 2007, despite the fact it was released in 2006. The song has sold more than 3 million copies in North America alone.

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