Dougie

This article is about the dance. For a list of people named Dougie, see Dougie (given name).

University student performs the dougie during a talent show.

The Dougie is a hip-hop dance generally performed by moving one's body in a shimmy style and passing a hand through or near the hair on one's own head.^[1] There is not a defined way to perform the Dougie, and each individual performs with his or her own variation.^[1] Rapper Corey Fowler, nicknamed Smoove, of Cali Swag District said, “Everbody does it different…The way you do it defines you.” It was famously used by Jem Karacan as his celebration on two occasions, many say he 'idolized the dougie'.^[1]

History

The dance first originated in Dallas, Texas,^[2][3] where it took its name from similar moves performed by 1980s rapper Doug E. Fresh.^[1][4][2] In 2007, Dallas rapper Lil' Wil triggered the movement with his hit "My Dougie."^[3] Then, an individual who attended Texas Southern University returned home to Southern California and taught the future members of Cali Swag District the dance.^[2][5] Cali Swag District recorded the song "Teach Me How to Dougie" and filmed the music video in Inglewood, California during the summer of 2009.^[2][4] Subsequently, the video along with the dance became viral on YouTube.^[2]

Montae Ray Talbert, known as "M-Bone" of Cali Swag District, was killed in his car by an unidentified gunman .^[4] According to the Cali Swag District spokesman, Greg Miller, "He was the best at doing the dance, and on tour he was always the one in the forefront … He helped bring it to the masses."^[4] At the funeral mourners did the dance for a tribute video, and Talbert's grandmother did it as part of her eulogy.^[4]

According to Cali Swag District, “We are not looking forward to making another dance move. The 'Dougie' just picked up organically, we had no idea it would become so popular.”^[6]

In late 2010 and early 2011, the Dougie was performed by a number of athletes and celebrities, including Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Reggie Bush,^[2] Dez Bryant,^[2] DeMarcus Cousins and Hassan Whiteside,^[2] Glen "Big Baby" Davis,^[1] Nate Robinson,^[2] John Wall,^[1][7] Braylon Edwards,^[1] Wolf Blitzer,^[4][8] Kate Upton,^[9][10][11] and Michelle Obama.^[4][12]

See also

• Cali Swag District
• "Teach Me How to Dougie"
• Doug E. Fresh

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d e f g} Ben Cohen (13 November 2010). "What's the Latest Move in Sports? Doing the 'Dougie'". The Wall Street Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703805004575606731553244978.html. Retrieved 12 July 2011. 
2. ^ ^{a b c d e f g h i} "2010 proving to be year of the 'Dougie'". ESPN. 16 August 2010. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?id=5466671. Retrieved 12 July 2011. 
3. ^ ^{a b} Giselle Phelps (19 August 2010). "The Dougie: A Dallas Dance Craze!". The 33 News. http://www.the33tv.com/news/kdaf-the-dougie-dance-dallas-story,0,5232870.story. Retrieved 12 July 2011. 
4. ^ ^{a b c d e f g} Claire Martin (29 June 2011). "Exclusive Interview: Cali Swag District Talk M-Bone and 'The Kickback'". Time. http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2080312,00.html. Retrieved 12 July 2011. 
5. ^ Nadeska Alexis (1 June 2010). "Cali Swag District Bring the Party Back to Inglewood". http://www.theboombox.com/2010/06/01/cali-swag-district-bring-the-party-back-to-inglewood/. Retrieved 12 July 2011. 
6. ^ "Exclusive Interview: Cali Swag District Talk M-Bone and 'The Kickback'". 12 July 2011. 
7. ^ Lisa Rotter (02 November 2010). "John Wall Will Teach You How To Dougie". sbnation.com. http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2010/11/2/1790395/john-wall-does-dougie-wizards-sixers-home-opener. Retrieved 12 July 2011. 
8. ^ "Wolf Blitzer Does The 'Dougie' At Soul Train Awards (VIDEO)". The Huffington Post. 12 November 2010. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/12/wolf-blitzer-soul-train_n_782644.html. Retrieved 12 July 2011. 
9. ^ Rovell, Darren (April 12, 2011). "Catching Up With Model Kate Upton". CNBC.com. http://www.cnbc.com/id/42552715. Retrieved July 4, 2011. 
10. ^ "Kate Upton Does The Dougie At A Clippers Game", Total Pro Sports, accessed June 16, 2011.
11. ^ Kate Upton, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model, Does 'The Dougie', Huffington Post, 5 April 2011.
12. ^ Carissa DiMargo (4 May 2011). "Michelle Obama Does the Dougie". NBC Washington. http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Michelle-Obama-Does-the-Dougie.html. Retrieved 12 July 2011. 

External links

• http://teachmehowtodougie.com/
• Cali Swag District Teaches YOU How to Dougie!!! (DANCE LESSON)