Put a Little Umph in It

"Put a Little Umph in It" is the first single from Jagged Edge's studio album Baby Makin' Project. It features pop–R&B singer Ashanti. The song was their first single since being dropped from Columbia Records and getting signed to Island Def Jam.

"Put a Little Umph in It"
Single by Jagged Edge featuring Ashanti
from the album Baby Makin' Project
Released	July 24, 2007 (iTunes)
Recorded	2007
Studio	Southside Studios (Atlanta, GA)[1] Tiki Recording (Glen Cove, NY)[1]
Genre	R&B
Length	4:02
Label	Island Urban/So So Def
Songwriters	Johntá Austin, Brian Casey, Brandon Casey, Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Seal, Steve Standard
Producers	Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Seal
Jagged Edge singles chronology
"Stunnas" (2006) "Put a Little Umph in It" (2007) "Tip of My Tongue" (2010)
Ashanti singles chronology
"Pac's Life" (2007) "Put a Little Umph in It" (2007) "The Way That I Love You" (2008)

Music video

The music video was shot by Norwegian director Ray Kay around the week of July 17, 2007. Jagged Edge members looked for female video dancers with acting ability (a big plus for the Soprano's-style narrative). The video premiered on 106 & Park as the New Joint of the Day on August 15, 2007. Ashanti's verse was taken out of the song, and replaced with a clip from "Whole Town Laughing."

On HOT 97 in New York City, shortly after the video was released,^[when?] Jagged Edge reportedly^{[by whom?]} said Ashanti was not featured in the music video due to a conflict disagreement with Irv Gotti.

Remix

There is a So So Def Remix of the track on the Japanese version of the album Baby Makin' Project.

Charts

Chart (2007)	Peak position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[2]	13
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3]	49