Teach Me How to Dougie

"Teach Me How to Dougie"
Single by Cali Swag District
from the album The Kickback
ReleasedApril 12, 2010[1]
GenrePop-rap, West coast hip hop
Length3:59 (explicit version)
3:01 (edited version)
  • 4:45 (remix version)
LabelCapitol
Songwriter(s)Yung, JayAre, Smoove Da General, Runway Star[2]
Producer(s)RunWay Star[3]
Cali Swag District singles chronology
"Teach Me How to Dougie"
(2010)
"Where You Are"
(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, Charon Childs, and Corey Fowler, 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.

  1. ^ "Teach Me How to Dougie - Single by Cali Swag District". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved July 13, 2010.
  2. ^ "Teach Me How To Dougie". Repertoire.bmi.com. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
  3. ^ "Teach Me How To Dougie / SR0000636694". Cocatalog.loc.gov. November 12, 2009. Retrieved December 27, 2010.