10 Things You Should Know About Bobby Shmurda
Meet the MC who has Jay and Beyoncé doing the Shmoney Dance.
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The Brooklyn MC That Has Everyone Doing the Shmoney Dance - Twenty-year-old Internet sensation-turned-real life artist on the rise, Bobby Shmurda has co-signs from Meek Mill, a shout out from Jay, Beyoncé doing his "Shmoney Dance," and inquiries building from some of the hottest rappers in the game. Read on to get to know more about him.(Photo: Bobby Shmurda viaTwitter)
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He's From Flatbush, Brooklyn, by way of Florida - Shmurda reps Flatbush, Brooklyn, all the way — he even shot his debut video in his neighborhood. He also lived in Florida as a child, until his mother relocated his family.(Photo: GS9 Entertainment, Fetty Films)
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He's Got Moves - Shmurda tends to bust out the Shmoney Dance, a loose two-step move laced with swagged out hip movements. The dance was first shown in February in Rowdy Rebbel's "Shmoney Dance" video featuring Bobby, and gained popularity in an accompanying Shmoney Dance Vine video that ignited parodies.(Photo: Dancing Bear via Vine)
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He's an Internet Sensation - Bobby caught the nation's attention with his "Hot N---a" video, which has received more than 1.8 million views since it dropped in March. The summer anthem track is a remixed version of Lloyd Banks's "Jackpot," produced by Jahlil Beats.(Photo: GS9 Entertainment)
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He Loves Making Remixes - "Hot N---a" wasn't Shmurda's first remix, in fact, that's how he began rapping. Influenced by Jay Z, Tupac, Lil Wayne and more, a young Shmurda started by recreating his favorite verses. He made his first remake in 2004, remixing Crime Mob's "Knuck If You Buck" at his makeshift home studio.(Photos from Left: Bobby Shmurda via Instagram, Reprise Records)
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