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Smack That is a Contemporary R&B act. They run in the same orbit as Crazy in Love and Back to Black, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Their influence carried into Obie Trice, Ludacris, Justin Timberlake and Stat Quo, where the same ideas turn up rearranged for a later generation. Altogether the chart holds 6 connections around Smack That and forward to Obie Trice. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.
Background
"Smack That" is a song by Senegalese-American singer Akon featuring American rapper Eminem from the former's second studio album, Konvicted (2006). It was released as the lead single from the album on September 26, 2006. Produced by Eminem, it was written by the artists alongside Mike Strange and Luis Resto. The collaboration came after the two artists met during a recording session for Shady Records rapper Obie Trice.
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Smack That connections
Smack That shares an orbit with Crazy in Love and Back to Black, went on to shape Obie Trice, Ludacris, Justin Timberlake and Stat Quo. 6 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.
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