Move Ya Body
| "Move Ya Body" | ||||
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| Single by Nina Sky featuring Jabba | ||||
| from the album Nina Sky | ||||
| Released | April 27, 2004 | |||
| Format | CD Single, digital download | |||
| Recorded | 2004 | |||
| Genre | Reggae fusion, ragga, R&B | |||
| Length | 3:54 | |||
| Label | Universal Records | |||
| Writer(s) | Nicole Albino, Natalie Albino, Cordel Burrell, Luis Diaz, Paul George, Curtis Bedeau, Gerald Charles, Brian George, Elijah Wells, Lionel Bermingham | |||
| Certification | Gold (RIAA) | |||
| Nina Sky singles chronology | ||||
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"Move Ya Body" is the title of a song recorded by American duo Nina Sky. It was released in April 2004 as the lead single from their debut album Nina Sky. The song features rapper Jabba. There is a remix to the song with Jamaican deejay Vybz Kartel. The song became the duos only solo single to reach the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, as such Nina Sky is often regarded as a one hit wonder, though they did appear on N.O.R.E.s "Oye Mi Canto", which made it to number 12 on the Hot 100. The song ranked at #250 on Blender's 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born.[1]
Song information
The song "Move Ya Body" was spawned and advertised as a summer dance hit. The song itself is Nicole and Natalie in a club, singing "move your body, girl". The song's context was proven odd, but was meant as a positive "Go get him girl!" message.
The song uses the Coolie Dance riddim and contains a sample of the Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam song titled "Can You Feel The Beat."
Chart performance
The song charted at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #22 on the 2004 Billboard Year-End Chart. It also reached #6 on the UK Singles Chart. It was certified Gold by the RIAA in early 2005
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[ 1] | 25 |
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[ 1] | 20 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[ 1] | 11 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[ 1] | 5 |
| Denmark (Tracklisten)[ 1] | 7 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[ 1] | 5 |
| France (SNEP)[ 1] | 21 |
| Germany (Media Control AG)[ 1] | 7 |
| Ireland (IRMA) | 22 |
| Italy (FIMI)[ 1] | 16 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[ 1] | 6 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[ 1] | 15 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[ 1] | 31 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[ 1] | 2 |
| United Kingdom (The Official Charts Company) | 6 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 4 |
| US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 14 |
| US Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 | 6 |