Silentó, Watch Me (Whip / Nae Nae) | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 24th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Watch Me (Whip / Nae Nae)” performed by Silentó. 

It only takes ONE hit to solidify a musical legacy 💯! On 1 Hit WONDERful, we highlight songs that were the SOLE hit by a given musician.  It is possible that the artists appearing on this list earned a minor hit or two, BUT for the most part, that ONE hit earned them recognition. So, in the 24^th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we dive into “Watch Me (Whip / Nae Nae)”, the one-hit wonder by Silentó.

“Now watch me whip (Kill it!) / Now watch me nae nae (Okay!) / Now watch me whip, whip / Watch me nae nae (Watch me do it).” An inescapable, ubiquitous juggernaut.  That is what the 2015 rap song, “Watch Me (Whip / Nae Nae)” was. “Watch Me,” a surefire earworm from rapper Silentó, was everywhere. It marks the sole song that he charted on the pop charts. A rousing success, it peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. It was certified multiplatinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (six-times platinum as of October 2016).  Silentó co-wrote “Watch Me” with producer Bolo Da Producer.

So, what made “Watch Me (Whip / Nae Nae)” the sugar, honey, iced tea? Bolo Da Producer puts in work behind the boards, giving this viral rap cut a striking backdrop. Set in a major key, contrasting many darker rap cuts, the brighter sounds make it sound inviting. Of course, Silentó brings personality and youthful swagger as he melodically raps.  The chorus, excerpted above, is the centerpiece – the crème de la crème, PERIOD. Still, Silentó brings the dance moves to the lyrics, in addition to the distinct dance that corresponds with the song. “Do the stanky leg (Stank) do the stanky leg,” he implores in the first verse, adding, “Now break your legs (Break ‘em) break your legs (Break the knob).” Woo! In the second verse, he spits, “Now watch me you (Soulja!), now watch me Superman (Okay).” In the pre-chorus, he bops… numerous times! “Watch Me (Whip / Nae Nae)” is an utterly infectious, enduring, one-hit wonder to this day.  The fun and innocence of the single is a big part of the charm. Unfortunately, beyond being a one-hit wonder, adding insult to injury for Silentó, he is a convicted felon. The offense? Murder… of his cousin… yikes!