Basketball
Kurtis Blow
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They're playing basketball We love that basketball They're playing basketball We love that basketball They're playing basketball We love that basketball They're playing basketball We love that basketball They're playing basketball We love that basketball They're playing basketball We love that basketball (Now rapping basketball, Number 1, Kurtis Blow) Basketball is my favorite sport I like the way they dribble up and down the court Just like I'm the king on the microphone So is Dr. J and Moses Malone I like slam dunks, take me to the hoop My favorite play is the alley-oop I like the pick-and-roll, I like the give-and-go 'Cause it's basketball, uh, Mister Kurtis Blow They're playing basketball We love that basketball They're playing basketball We love that basketball I used to go to dinner, then take the girl To see Tiny play against Earl The Pearl And Wilt, Big O, and Jerry West Play basketball at its very best Basketball has always been my thing I like Magic, Bird, and Bernard King And number 33, my man Kareem Is the center on my starting team (To the hoop, y'all, watch out, watch out) (In yo face, here comes the rest) Clyde, Rick Barry, and Pistol Pete Now these players could never be beat Isiah, and Iceman, too Just give 'em the ball, and then you chalk up two Dantley and Wilkins are on the scene And Ralph Sampson is really mean Bill Russell didn't take no junk And Darryl Dawkins got a monster dunk (To the hoop, y'all, yes) (Ha-ho, here I go, face) (Watch me, D up, D up, D up, sucker) (Ah, you can't check me, man) (I get on down) (Oh yeah, I like this basketball) (D up now, here I go, in yo face) (Swish!) (Oh yeah!) (To the, to the hoop, y'all) (It's basketball) Tell me, were you in the joint The night Wilt scored a hundred points? Or when Celtics won titles back-to-back And didn't give nobody no kind of slack? Or when Dr. J shook the whole damn team With moves that came right out of a dream? Or when Willis Reed stood so tall Playing D with desire? It's basketball! They're playing basketball (to the hoop, y'all) We love that basketball (yeah, yeah, girl) They're playing basketball (oh yeah) We love that basketball (to the hoop, to the hoop, to the hoop, y'all) They're playing basketball (shoot the pill) We love that basketball (bass line, slam dunk) They're playing basketball (D up, D up, D up) We love that basketball (oh yeah) I get the ball and then I go and play Like a superstar in the NBA The forwards, the centers, and all the guards The ones you see on the bubblegum cards Me and homeboy would go one-on-one 'Cause playing the game is a lot of fun Sit by the TV and watch 'em all 'Cause Kurtis Blow is rappin' basketball "Now did you see that boy Pearl the other night Take that thing up in Ewing's face?" "He's bad, but I like Michael Jordan, man" "Man, do y'all remember the old days? The old days when the Reverend Dr. J Used to take the whole team, boy Used to do it to 'em Used to burn 'em, used to burn 'em I saw him burn Cazzie Russell one night Man, it was embarrassing" "Hey, y'all see Bernard King, man?" "Oh Bernard King is my man I like that nigga" "Knicks play ball" "Oh they been playin'" "Bill Russell was the man" "Oh, but Wilt usually take him, man, Wilt" "My man Bill Russell had the championship ring Wilt just had them points, that's all he ever had" "I don't know, I don't know about rings, man" They're playing basketball (the ball, y'all) We love that basketball (the pill, the pill, the pill) They're playing basketball (D up, D up) We love that basketball (oh yeah, to the hoop) They're playing basketball We love that basketball They're playing basketball We love that basketball They're playing basketball We love that basketball They're playing basketball We love that basketball They're playing basketball We love that basketball They're playing basketball We love that basketball They're playing basketball (to the, to the hoop) We love that basketball (to the hoop, to the, to the, to the hoop) They're playing basketball (swish!)
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Written by: Full Force, J.B. Moore, Jimmy Bralower, Kurtis Blow, Robert Ford, Shirley Walker, William Waring
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13 facts about this song
Historical Significance"Basketball" is one of Kurtis Blow's most iconic tracks. It was released in 1984, making it a staple of early hip-hop.
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Album DetailThe song is part of Kurtis Blow's sixth studio album, titled "Ego Trip."
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Song ContentThe song is about Kurtis Blow's love for the sport of basketball, and it highlights how the sport is not just a game but a way of life.
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Notable LyricsThe song includes the famous line, "Basketball is my favorite sport, I like the way they dribble up and down the court."
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Pop Culture ReferencesThe song was notably featured in the soundtrack of the 2002 movie "Like Mike," a film about a young boy who finds a pair of Michael Jordan's old shoes and becomes a basketball superstar.
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Sports AffiliationsThe song is regularly played during professional basketball games, making it a common part of popular sports culture.
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Chart Performance"Basketball" was a hit on R&B charts, peaking at number 6. It also crossed over to the Hot 100, where it reached number 58.
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Significance to Kurtis Blow's CareerThe success of "Basketball" solidified Kurtis Blow's standing in the hip-hop community and contributed significantly to his reputation as one of the pioneers of the genre.
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Samples and CoversThe song was sampled and covered by numerous artists. Notably, rapper Lil' Bow Wow covered the song for the movie "Like Mike."
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Song LengthThe original song has a length of 6 minutes and 22 seconds, which is considerably long compared to the standard duration of most hip-hop songs at the time.
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Inspired LyricsKurtis Blow, who was a big basketball fan himself, talks about the famous basketball players of his time in the song lyrics. Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and others are mentioned.
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Use in AdvertisingThe song has appeared in various advertisements, including a Nike commercial featuring professional basketball player LeBron James.
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Importance to Genre History“Basketball" is considered a classic in the realm of hip-hop and has been significant in increasing the genre's popularity during the 80s.
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