Whoomp! (There It Is)
Tag Team
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Party-people! Yeah, Tag Team music, in full effect! That's me, DC The Brain Supreme, and my man Steve Roll'n! We're kickin the flow! We're kickin' the flow! And it goes a little something like this! Tag Team, back again Check it to wreck it, let's begin Party on, party people, let me hear some noise DC's in the house, jump, jump, rejoice Says there's a party over here, a party over there Wave your hands in the air, shake your derriere These three words mean you're gettin' busy, Whoomp, there it is! Hit me! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is! Upside down and inside out I'm 'bout to show all you folks what it's all about Now it's time for a (nig') to get on the mic And make this mother (fu') party hype I'm takin' it back to the old school 'Cause I'm an old fool who's so cool If you want to get down, I'ma show you the way Whoomp, there it is! Lemme hear ya say Whoomp! Shaka-laka-shaka-laka-shaka-laka-shaka Whoomp! Shaka-laka-shaka-laka-shaka-laka-shaka Whoomp! Shaka-laka-shaka-laka-shaka-laka-shaka Whoomp! Shaka-laka-shaka-laka-shaka-laka-shaka Point blank - gin and juice I drink And then invent as I puff on dank Rock the mic, uh oh, I crave skin Rip *shit*, find a honey dip to dip it in Slam dunk it, stick it, flip it and ride That B-double-O-T-Y, oh my Ooh, that's it, come on, come on Whoomp, there it is! I'm done. Hey baby! (Whoomp! There it is!) Hey baby! (Whoomp! There it is!) Some say I'm crazy cause I'm pushing up dasies The underground sound that you (nig') have found Amazing, outstanding, demanding, Comanding, you people dancing (Whoo!) (Shi') That's a breath-taker Our producer, a.k.a. the undertaker You want to come down to the underground old school? Here's a shovel, can you dig it, fool? Can you dig it? (We can dig it!) Can y'all dig it? (We can dig it!) Can you dig it? (We can dig it!) Can y'all dig it? (We can dig it!) Can you dig it? (We can dig it!) Can y'all dig it? (We can dig it!) Can you dig it? (We can dig it!) Can y'all dig it? (We can dig it!) W-H-double O-M-P as I flow, To the fly (shi) from the school of old Hard core keep' the folklore wrecked Three to the two and 1 mike check Mad skill, flow ill, on the mess of steel That's the thrill of the microphone I just killed Party people, there's your party Tag Team is through Whoomp there it is, I thought you knew! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is! Yeah, Tag Team music, comin' straight at 'cha! That's me, DC The Brain Supreme, And my man Steve Roll'n! Bring it back y'all, Bring it back y'all, Bring it back, here we go! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is! Whoomp, there it is!
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Written by: Dc The Brain Supreme, Cecil Lavel Glenn, Luciano Ninzatti, Matteo Bonsanto, Stefano Pulga, Steve Gibson, Steve Roll N
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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7 facts about this song
Background"Whoomp! (There It Is)" is a song by the American rap duo Tag Team.
- The group, made up of Cecil Glenn and Steve Gibson, released the song as a single in 1993.
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Commercial SuccessThe song achieved sudden and immense success, reaching No.2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the US.
- It held onto this spot for seven consecutive weeks, making it one of the most successful singles in 1993.
- The single sold over 4 million copies in the US by November 1993, earning a quadruple platinum certification.
- It also reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, making it a global hit.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Whoomp! (There It Is)" featured Tag Team performing at a party, with numerous whacky 1990s fashion trends on show.
- The video was nominated for Best Rap Video at the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Cultural ImpactThe phrase "Whoomp! There It Is" quickly embedded itself in American pop culture.
- The song is often played at sports events in the United States, particularly during the 1990s.
- A controversy arose during Barack Obama's presidential campaign when a rumor circulated that he appeared in the video for the song in 1993. The rumor was eventually debunked.
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Other UsesThe single was used in various TV shows and films, such as 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air', 'D2: The Mighty Ducks', and 'Addams Family Values'.
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DisputeA legal dispute arose due to a similar song, "Whoot, There It Is," released by the group 95 South. However, Tag Team eventually prevailed in the ensuing copyright lawsuit.
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LegacyTag Team is often referred to as a "one-hit wonder" because none of their subsequent songs achieved the same level of popularity as "Whoomp! (There It Is)".
- Despite this, "Whoomp! (There It Is)" remains a popular party and sporting event anthem, widely recognized over 25 years after its release.
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