"Money Maker" is a Grammy-winning single by American rapper Ludacris , featuring Pharrell Williams . Released on July 17, 2006, it served as the lead single for his fifth studio album, Release Therapy .
The track is a reimagining of the 1961 blues song "Shake Your Moneymaker" by Elmore James. Ludacris - Money Maker ft. Pharrell
Features appearances by NBA star Allen Iverson, Shareefa, Bobby Valentino, and Lil Fate. Production & Composition "Money Maker" is a Grammy-winning single by American
Includes a counting machine that tracks "money makers" shaking in the video. Features appearances by NBA star Allen Iverson, Shareefa,
Produced by The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo).
It became Ludacris' third number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 , also topping the Hot Rap Tracks and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. Awards & Recognition Grammy Award: Won Best Rap Song at the 2007 Grammy Awards. MTV VMA: The song won an MTV Video Music Award . Music Video Details Director: Directed by Melina Matsoukas. Premiere: Released on August 17, 2006. Visual Highlights:
The song is characterized by The Neptunes' signature futuristic synth melodies and a driving, danceable rhythm. Pharrell's minimalistic production provides a backdrop for Ludacris' sharp, witty verses, which celebrate women who "captivate and inspire".