Shake It to the Max (Fly)
single
CoverCover of Shake It to the Max (Fly) 2024.jpeg
ArtistMoliy and Silent Addy
Released3 December 2024
Recorded2024
Genre
Length2:07
LabelGamma
Writer
Producer
  • Disco Neil
  • Silent Addy
ChronologyMoliy
Prev year2024
Next year2025
Next versionRemix

"Shake It to the Max (Fly)" is a song by Ghanaian singer Moliy and Jamaican producer Silent Addy.[3] It was released as a single on 3 December 2024. The first remix featuring Jamaican singer Shenseea and Jamaican rapper Skillibeng was released on 21 February 2025.[4][5] The second remix titled “Shake It to the Max (Fly)” [Kalash & Maureen Remix] featuring Martinican rappers Kalash and Maureen was released on 14 March 2025. A third remix of the song by American electronic dance music and DJ trio Major Lazer titled “Shake It to the Max (Fly)” [Major Lazer Remix] was released on 16 May 2025. A fourth remix featuring Trinidadian dancer and singer Gladdest was released on 30 May 2025, titled "Shake It to the Max (Done with Ya Ex)". A fifth remix titled Shake It to the Max (Tuff Remix) featuring Jamaican singer and rapper Sean Paul was released on 11 July 2025.

The first remix went viral on video-sharing app TikTok following a popular dance challenge, leading to the song becoming an international chart success. The song became Moliy's highest-charting single in numerous countries worldwide including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, New Zealand and Switzerland. The fourth remix with Gladdest went viral as well on video-sharing app TikTok following a popular dance challenge before it was officially released, as Gladdest released her own freestyle version on YouTube on 22 March 2025 and it sparked a viral TikTok dance challenge, with over 2.5 million user-generated videos. The track has also amassed 4.5 million views on YouTube.[6]

Background

In October 2024, Moliy posted a snippet of the song on social media, triggering a global dance challenge and inspiring over 235,000 TikTok videos. The track’s widespread virality prompted Moliy to hold off on the official release until 3 December 2024, allowing organic momentum to build.

Music videos

The music video for the Skillibeng and Shenseea remix was directed by Fernando Hevia. It was released on 15 March 2025. It was filmed at Ghana and Jamaica.

Another music video was released for the Kalash and Maureen remix on 23 April 2025. It was filmed and directed by DYNAMIC LAB, and includes both cinematic visuals of Moliy, Kalash and Maureen performing, and behind-the-scenes footage from their live performance at Accor Arena (Bercy) in Paris on 15 March 2025, where it was filmed at.

Personnel

  • Moliy – vocals, songwriting
  • Silent Addy (Adam Kevin Alexander) – production, songwriting
  • Disco Neil (Neil Dyer) – production, songwriting
  • Dave Emery – Dolby Atmos, mixing, engineering
  • Mark “Exit” Goodchild – mastering, mixing

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Shake It to the Max (Fly)"
Chart (2025–2026)Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7]24
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[8]36
France (SNEP)[9]22
France Airplay (SNEP)[10]14
Global 200 (Billboard)[11]6
India International (IMI)[12]4
Israel (Mako Hit List)[13]76
Jamaica Airplay (JAMMS)[14]6
Lithuania (AGATA)[15]25
Luxembourg (Billboard)[16]11
Malaysia (Billboard)[17]17
Middle East and North Africa (IFPI)[18]10
North Macedonia Airplay (Radiomonitor)[19]14
Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)[20]93
Portugal (AFP)[21]113
Romania (Billboard)[22]22
Singapore (RIAS)[23]21
Turkey International Airplay (Radiomonitor Türkiye)[24]6
United Arab Emirates (IFPI)[25]6
US Billboard Hot 100[26]44
US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[27]1
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[28]10
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[29]18
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[30]8
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[31]1
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[32]1
Weekly chart performance for "Shake It to the Max (Fly) (Remix)"
Chart (2025–2026)Peak
position
Bulgaria Airplay (PROPHON)[33]10
Croatia International Airplay (Top lista)[34]11
Greece International (IFPI)[35]4
Latvia Streaming (LaIPA)[36]11
Malta Airplay (Radiomonitor)[37]6
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[38]43
Nigeria Airplay (TurnTable)[39]22
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[40]84
Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100)[41]50
Romania Airplay (UPFR)[42]4
Russia Streaming (TopHit)[43]74
Suriname (Nationale Top 40)[44]2

Monthly charts

Monthly chart performance for "Shake It to the Max (Fly) (Remix)"
Chart (2025)Peak
position
CIS Airplay (TopHit)[45]100
Moldova Airplay (TopHit)[46]6
Romania Airplay (TopHit)[47]8

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Shake It to the Max (Fly)"
Chart (2025)Position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[48]52
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[49]183
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[50]131
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[51]61
France (SNEP)[52]120
Germany (GfK)[53]65
Global 200 (Billboard)[54]114
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[55]77
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[56]65
UK Singles (OCC)[57]76
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[58]27
US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[59]18
Year-end chart performance for "Shake It to the Max (Fly) (Remix)"
Chart (2025)Position
Moldova Airplay (TopHit)[60]166
Romania Airplay (TopHit)[61]48

Release history

"Shake It to the Max (Fly)" release history
RegionDateFormatVersionLabel
Various3 December 2024Digital download · streamingOriginalGamma[62]
21 February 2025Skillibeng and Shenseea Remix[63]
31 March 2025Kalash and Maureen Remix[64]
16 May 2025Major Lazer Remix[65]
30 May 2025Gladdest "Done With Ya Ex" Remix[66]
11 July 2025Sean Paul "Tuff" Remix[67]

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