Shake It (Kay Flock song)

Billboard called it an "all-new hip-hop banger".[4] Remezcla said that Cardi B "is showing her artistic diversity and owning it".[5] Complex wrote that Cardi B "showcases her drill flow" and "comes out swinging" in the "hard-hitting" song.[6] Pitchfork noted that, on "Shake It", Cardi B "circles back to the foundation" of her previous singles "Pull Up", "Red Barz", and her mixtape era, asserting that the collaboration "isn't a shameless trend-hop", and further adding that, "unsurprisingly, [in the song] the real highlight is Cardi, who dials into a harsh flow that feels inspired by Kay. She fits right in."[7] The Source said that Kay Flock performs "fierce sliding through the track", Dougie B and Bory300 "add their own drill tastes to the mix", and Cardi B "closes unleashing forceful lines that challenges any potential competitors".[8] Uproxx called "Shake It" an "electrifying and raw drill record" and opined that Cardi B "absolutely kills her verse".[9] Consequence also commented on her verse, saying that "[her] unbridled energy is the perfect fit for the sample drill production".[10]

The music video was directed by Jochi Saca, Alex and Tristan Demic, filmed in The Bronx, New York City. The clip features Cardi B performing her verse with "pin-straight red locks printed like a bandana". In an article about it, W magazine commented that "when it comes to statement hairstyles, no one does it like Cardi B".[11] Drill rappers B-Lovee and Mula Gzz also appear.[8]