Nadia Georgina Oates (born May 26, 1990) is a former English singer, produc… Read Full Bio ↴Nadia Georgina Oates (born May 26, 1990) is a former English singer, producer and model. She was featured on Space Cowboy's 2007 single "My Egyptian Lover". She has since released two studio albums — Hot Like Wow (2008) and Colours (2011) — both entirely produced by Space Cowboy. Since 2012, she has not released any new music and has most likely retired from the music industry.

Hot Like Wow (2007 to 2008)

Oh's debut album Hot Like Wow was produced by Space Cowboy and released in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2008 by Tiger Trax Records, with songs featured on the American TV shows Ugly Betty, Gossip Girl and So You Think You Can Dance. On July 16, 2011, the title track "Hot Like Wow" was featured on So You Think You Can Dance for the second time. The album was preceded by three singles: "My Egyptian Lover", "Something 4 the Weekend" and "N.A.D.I.A. O.H." from 2007 to 2008. The album was however supported by the release of the single, "Got Your Number", that bought her international attention on the American TV series, Gossip Girl.

Colours (2009 to 2012)

Oh worked once again with Space Cowboy on her second studio album, Colours, released on May 8, 2011. Singles from the album, "Taking Over the Dancefloor", which received airplay on BBC Radio 1's The Scott Mills Show, and "No Bueno", showcase a moombahton style and were named Song of the Day by Popjustice on 21 March and June 27, 2011, respectively.

Hiatus and modelling (2013-present)

Since 2012, Oh has not released any new material despite suggesting otherwise. She has since pursued a career in modelling. It is unclear if Oh plans on returning to music. A demo of a song with singer and producer MNEK dated from 2012 allegedly called "Radio Religion" surfaced online in 2021 but it was never officially released.

Shake It
Nadia Oh Lyrics

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Shake your waist line to the bass line
Move your body at the right time
Shake your booty if you're here for
Not a long time but a good time

Me love you long time, me love you long time
When the sun shines
(Man, I like it better)

A little closer

You know I like that
Shake, shake, shake
You know I like that

Shake your money maker
Shake your money maker
Shake your money maker
Shake it, shake it, girl

Shake your money maker
Shake your money maker
Shake your money maker
Shake it, shake it, boy

Shake your money maker
Shake your money maker
Shake your money maker
Shake it, shake it, girl
Money, money, money, money

If you wanna
(Move your body)
A little closer
Shake it, shake it, girl

If you feel like you wanna tap that
Shake your booty, booty, make your booty pop
Move your body like a snake, boy
Come over here and
(Wiggle like you did, ah)

To the left and to the right and
Up and down and
Shake it, shake it, girl

Shake your money maker
Shake your money maker
Shake your money maker
Shake it, shake it, girl

Shake your money maker
Shake your money maker
Shake your money maker
Shake it, shake it, boy

Shake your money maker
Shake your money maker
Shake your money maker

Shake it, shake it, girl
Money money, money, money

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nadia Oh's song "Shake It" are all about letting loose and having a good time on the dance floor. The opening lines set the tone, encouraging listeners to move their waistlines and bodies in time to the beat. The song urges people to enjoy themselves without any reservations; to "shake their booty" and enjoy the moment without worrying about how long it will last. The lyrics are repetitive, emphasizing the simple message: just shake it and have fun!

The chorus repeats the phrase "Shake your money maker," which is a slang term for someone who works in the adult entertainment industry. While the song doesn't explicitly mention this, it's clear that the phrase is meant in a broader sense to simply encourage people to shake their hips and move their bodies in a way that's appealing. The song is all about letting loose and enjoying the moment, without any concern for appearances or social conventions.

Overall, "Shake It" is a fun, upbeat dance track that encourages listeners to get moving and let loose. It's a quintessential party anthem, designed to get people on the dance floor and keep them there all night long.

Line by Line Meaning

Shake your waist line to the bass line
Move your hips to the rhythm of the music

Move your body at the right time
Dance in sync with the music

Shake your booty if you're here for
Have fun and dance

Not a long time but a good time
Enjoy the moment

Me love you long time, me love you long time
Expressing affection towards someone

When the sun shines
During a good time

(Man, I like it better)
Expressing preference for a situation

A little closer
Moving closer to someone

You know I like that
Approval of someone's actions

Shake your money maker
Move your body in a seductive way

Shake it, shake it, girl
Encouragement to dance