Move Ya Body - Nina Sky -

: The track was a key part of a mainstream dancehall/reggae movement that included artists like Sean Paul, Lumidee, and Rihanna.

Explore the making and enduring legacy of this 2000s dancehall classic:

"Move Ya Body" was more than just a radio hit; it was a "cultural reset" for Latina artists in the mid-2000s: Move Ya Body - Nina Sky

: DJ Cipha Sounds suggested the twins write a song using the riddim after hearing them sing. The resulting demo earned them a deal with Next Plateau Entertainment and Universal Records.

: The single earned Nina Sky nominations at the International Dance Music Awards and a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award nod in 2005. : The track was a key part of

: The song is built on the "Coolie Dance" riddim , a recurring bongo-driven ostinato created by Cordel "Scatta" Burrell.

: Its influence persists, with contemporary artists like Kehlani discussing the song's impact and its role in inspiring new generations of genre-blending tracks. : The single earned Nina Sky nominations at

: The song famously interpolates "Can You Feel the Beat" by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam , a nod to their fellow Latina predecessors in the urban-pop space.