Teach Me How to Dougie
{{Infobox song
| name = Teach Me How to Dougie
| cover = CaliSwagTMHTDSingleCover.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Cali Swag District
| album = The Kickback
| released = April 12, 2010{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/teach-me-how-to-dougie-single/id368071066|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100511161347/http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/teach-me-how-to-dougie-single/id368071066|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 11, 2010|title= Teach Me How to Dougie - Single by Cali Swag District|work=iTunes Store|publisher=Apple Inc.|accessdate=July 13, 2010}}
| recorded =
| studio =
| genre = Pop-rap
| length = 3:59 (explicit version)
3:01 (edited version)
- 4:45 (remix version)
| label = Capitol
| writer = Cahron Childs, Corey Fowler, Chanti Glee and Ebony West{{cite web|url=http://repertoire.bmi.com/DetailView.aspx?detail=titleid&keyid=11025732&ShowNbr=0&ShowSeqNbr=0&blnWriter=True&blnPublisher=True&blnArtist=True|title=Teach Me How To Dougie|publisher=Repertoire.bmi.com|accessdate=July 19, 2019}}
| chronology = Cali Swag District
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title = Where You Are
| next_year = 2010
}}
"Teach Me How to Dougie" is the debut single by American hip hop group Cali Swag District. The song was written by Chanti Glee, Cahron Childs, Corey Fowler, and Ebony Star West, and was released digitally on April 12, 2010, through Capitol Records. It was produced by Runway Star for the group's debut studio album, The Kickback (2011). The title refers to the Dougie dance, which originated in Dallas, Texas by rapper Lil' Wil from his song "My Dougie".
"Teach Me How to Dougie" was a commercial success, peaking at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 9 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and at number 6 on the Hot Rap Songs chart. It was certified platinum in the United States.
The song's accompanying music video was directed by Yolande Geralds, and features Cali Swag and others partying, dancing and skateboarding.
Composition
The song features a metronomic and "cowbell-bolstered" beat.
{{cite magazine
|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/review/1069170/cali-swag-district-teach-me-how-to-dougie
|title=Cali Swag District, "Teach Me How to Dougie"
|first=Melanie
|last=Bertoldi
|magazine=Billboard
|date=June 11, 2010
|accessdate=July 7, 2010}} Cali Swag District trades their verses "tag-team" style, bragging about the "Dougie" dance and the "special treatment it earns them from women." Jon Caramanica of The New York Times states that JayAre "stakes out dissenter ground", and quotes the lyric: "Back of the party, I don't really like to boogie / I'm just trying to get bent and meet a thick redbone."
Critical reception
Melanie Bertoldi of Billboard said the track seeks to pick up where "You're a Jerk" and "Crank That" left off, and commented while the dance might leave something to be desired, that the track's "catchy, refreshingly simple hook makes it a no-brainer for repeat play." Jon Caramanica of The New York Times praised the song, especially JayAre's verse, calling him "kinetic", and said he flows "hard on all angles."
{{cite news
|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/04/arts/music/04play.html?_r=1
|title=New Music From Gary Allan and Marvin Sapp - Reviews
|work=The New York Times
|first=Jon
|last=Caramanica
|accessdate=July 7, 2010
|date=April 2, 2010}}
Music video
The music video was directed by Yolande Geralds, and was filmed in the group's hometown of Inglewood, California.{{cite web|url=http://www.theboombox.com/2010/06/01/cali-swag-district-bring-the-party-back-to-inglewood/|title=Cali Swag District Bring the Party Back to Inglewood|last=Nadeska|first=Alexis|work=AOL Boombox|publisher=AOL|url-status=dead|accessdate=July 7, 2010|archive-date=July 13, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100713120422/http://www.theboombox.com/2010/06/01/cali-swag-district-bring-the-party-back-to-inglewood}} Aside from showcasing Inglewood's diversity, video features cameos from B-Hamp, New Boyz, and Teyana Taylor, and the late Simone Battle former member of girl group GRL and one time X-Factor Contestant, as well as the members of Cali Swag District dancing, partying and skateboarding in the town. It also includes dancing shots of "bubba", a person referenced in the song because of his ability to do the Dougie. C-Smoove stated:
We enjoyed it because everybody came through. It was like our whole city came, so we pretty much knew everybody and if we didn't, we got to meet them. It was all around fun, because we didn't expect that many people to turn out, even though that's what we were looking for. We hoped for the best, but ... it turned out better than we expected. It was just a good look.
Chris Ryan of MTV Buzzworthy complimented the dance and video, comparing it to Hurricane Chris's "Halle Berry" and Digital Underground's "The Humpty Dance", stating, "Finally, a dance movement that we can actually see ourselves participating in. It's simple, slow and looks fun enough."{{cite web|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2010/05/25/cali-swag-district-teach-me-how-to-dougie-video/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100527092212/http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2010/05/25/cali-swag-district-teach-me-how-to-dougie-video/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 27, 2010|title=Buzzworthy Obsession: Cali Swag District's 'Teach Me How To Dougie' Video|first=Chris|last=Ryan|date=May 25, 2010|accessdate=July 7, 2010|work=MTV Buzzworthy}}
In popular culture
In September 2024, Saturday Night Live made a comedy sketch featuring the candidates of the 2024 United States presidential election. One of the characters also present, the Second Gentleman of the United States Doug Emhoff, played by Andy Samberg, entered the stage with the song playing.{{cite web|url=https://ew.com/doug-emhoff-addresses-andy-samberg-snl-impression-8721111|title=Doug Emhoff reacts to Andy Samberg playing him on SNL: 'I approve'|first=Emlyn|last=Travis|date=October 1, 2024|accessdate=October 1, 2024|work=Entertainment}} The song was chosen because of Emhoff's name of endearment given to him by his spouse and the Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris being "Dougie".
Live performances
After releasing "Teach Me How to Dougie" in the spring of 2010, Cali Swag District was invited to perform the single on a number of television programs and at various concert settings. They first performed the single at the 2010 102 JAMZ SuperJam at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina on May 21, 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.greensborocoliseum.com/news/2010/jun/more-artists-annnounced-superjam|title=More Artists Announced for SuperJam| publisher=Greensborocoliseum.com|accessdate=July 14, 2010|date=June 2010}} The group performed the single at the 2010 BET Awards pre-show by 106 and Park which aired live on the network June 27, 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.antimusic.com/news/10/june/re30Cali_Swag_District_Daily_Habit.shtml|title=Cali Swag District Daily Habit (A Top Story)|publisher=Antimusic.com|accessdate=July 11, 2010|date=June 30, 2010}} On June 30, 2010, they performed at Skeetox, hosted by DJ Skee, at The Roxy in West Hollywood, California.{{cite web| url=http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/06/30/dj-skees-skeetox-returns-with-lil-jon-clinton-sparks-ray-j-cali-swag-district/|title=DJ Skee's Skeetox Returns With Lil Jon, Clinton Sparks, Ray J & Cali Swag District|publisher=Ballerstatus.com|accessdate=July 14, 2010|date=June 30, 2010}} They performed on Fuel TV network's The Daily Habit on July 2, 2010. On July 21, 2010, Cali Swag District performed the hit song at the Entertainer's Basketball Classic at Rucker Park in Harlem, New York City, New York. During the event, the group members also served as judges during a "Teach Me How to Dougie" competition.{{cite news|url=http://www.hiphoppress.com/2010/07/emi-recording-artists-cali-swag-district-to-perform-hit-single-teach-me-how-to-dougie-at-the-enterta.html|title=EMI Recording Artists Cali Swag District To Perform Hit Single "Teach Me How To Dougie" At The Entertainers Basketball Classic|publisher=Hiphoppress.com.com|accessdate=July 28, 2010|date=July 20, 2010}} Cali Swag District performed "Teach Me How to Dougie" live at the Foxy Summer Jam at Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina on July 24, 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2010/07/13/1013382?sac=Home|title=Fantasia Barrino added to Foxy Summer Jam lineup|publisher=Fayobserver.com.com|accessdate=July 14, 2010|date=July 13, 2010}} Again, Cali Swag District performed at the University of California, Irvine, for their annual Shocktoberfest on October 15, 2010.
Finally, they helped kick off the 2011 NBA All-Star Weekend on February 18, performing at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, which was aired live on TNT.{{cite web|title=Cali Swag District Teaches NBA All Stars "How To Dougie"|url=http://923now.radio.com/2011/02/19/do-the-dougie-nba-all-star-game/|publisher=923now.radio.com|accessdate=October 2, 2011}}
Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Digital download EP
| total_ length =
| title1 = Teach Me How to Dougie
| note1 = Clean version
| writer1 = Yung, JayAre, Smoove Da General, RunWay Star
| length1 = 3:59
| title2 = Teach Me How to Dougie
| note2 = Explicit version
| writer2 = Yung, JayAre, Smoove Da General, RunWay Star
| length2 = 3:59
| title3 = Teach Me How to Dougie
| note3 = Instrumental
| writer3 = Yung, JayAre, Smoove Da General, RunWay Star
| length3 = 3:59
| title4 = Teach Me How to Dougie
| note4 = TV version
| writer4 = Yung, JayAre, Smoove Da General, RunWay Star
| length4 = 3:59
| title5 = Teach Me How to Dougie
| note5 = acapella
| writer5 = Yung, JayAre, Smoove Da General, RunWay Star
| length5 = 3:46
}}
= Remix =
- "Teach Me How to Dougie (Remix)" [feat. Jermaine Dupri, B.O.B, Bow Wow & Red Café]
- "Teach Me How to Dougie (Remix)" [feat. Sean Kingston & B.o.B]
- "Teach Me how To Dougie (Remix)" [feat. Tyga]
Charts
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=Weekly charts=
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| Chart (2010–11)
!Peak |
|---|
| {{single chart|Billboardhot100|28|artist=Cali Swag District|accessdate=August 5, 2010}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardrandbhiphop|9|artist=Cali Swag District|accessdate=July 15, 2010}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardrapsongs|6|artist=Cali Swag District|accessdate=July 15, 2010}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardrhythmic|12|artist=Cali Swag District|accessdate=April 10, 2025}} |
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=Year-end charts=
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Chart (2010)
!Position |
|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2010/hot-100-songs|title=Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2010|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=March 28, 2021}}
| style="text-align:center;"|98 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2010/hot-r-and-and-b-hip-hop-songs|title=Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2010|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=March 28, 2021}}
| style="text-align:center;"|51 |
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Certifications
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=New Zealand|artist=Cali Swag District|title=Teach Me How to Dougie|award=Platinum|type=single|relyear=2010|certyear=2023|source=radioscope|access-date=December 25, 2024}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|artist=Cali Swag District|title=Teach Me How to Dougie|award=Platinum|type=single|relyear=2010|certyear=2011|digital=true|access-date=December 25, 2024}}
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