Smack That was released in 2006 as a single from Akon's album Konvicted, featuring Eminem, and became one of the defining club hits of the mid-2000s. Akon handles the melodic hook and opening section, while Eminem delivers a guest verse, a pairing that helped the song cross over between R&B and hip-hop audiences. Its catchy chorus and polished production kept it in rotation on radio and in clubs long after its release. Online, the track has lived on through throwback playlists, dance edits and short-form videos, where Akon's smooth opening remains the most instantly recognisable part.
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Akon's verse from Smack That, the 2006 hit featuring Eminem, over its club beat. Creators use it for swagger edits, throwback montages and party clips.
This clip captures Akon's part of Smack That, the smooth, confident vocal that opens the track before Eminem's verse arrives. Set against a crisp, mid-tempo club beat with a bouncing bassline and bright synths, Akon's voice moves between sung melody and laid-back rap, giving the section a cool, flirtatious swagger. It feels instantly recognisable from the first few notes, carrying the polished, party-ready energy of mid-2000s hip-hop and R&B. Hearing it tends to trigger nostalgia for the era while also setting a confident, upbeat mood, which is why it works so well as an intro or highlight moment in short videos.
