Dance & Shout

Shaggy, Pee Wee

About Dance & Shout

"Dance & Shout" and "Hope" is the fourth and final official single from Shaggy's multi-platinum studio album Hot Shot, released on November 19, 2001. The single was made up of two tracks that had previously been released as singles in exclusive territories. "Dance & Shout" samples "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" by The Jacksons.


Year:
2000
3:47
193 
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Mr. Lover, Mr. Lover, Mr. Lover

Uh, uh, well
Sugar
Here's another one
And another day

Move to this, let me see you jump and twist
Pump your fist ?cause you know it's hard to resist
As long you know you're rollin' with the love
Specialist
Feel the pow, let me put the groove in your hips
The night is young, so let's go roll with the fun
You got some gum, take it out, gimme some
'Cause I'm about to play an old girl like a drum
She shackatack, poor soul settle down

Girl, what you gon' do with all that body
(Shake it up all night)
Careful with that thing before you hurt somebody
(Tell me what you like)
Do it, baby

Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

Gotta holla' to my fellas who be hangin' by the
Bathroom door
Waitin' for the honeys dance in the dance floor
Push up and get the niggas y'all ready for the score
Now who's the dog, you're the one that sung hardcore, come on
I gotta take this part to a new high
Keep it tight, ain't got no time no fight
You want to be a player, better know to do it right
Kissin' all the honeys under the disco light

Girl, what you gon' do with all that body
(Shake it up all night)
Careful with that thing before you hurt somebody
(Tell me what you like)
Let 'em know

Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

Let's dance

Take you where there's all night action
Dancin' to the beat with a passion
Mr. Lover party's happenin'
Doin' anything you imagine

I'll take you where there's all night action
Dancin' to the beat with a passion
Mr. Lover party's happenin'
Doin' anything you imagine

Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

So baby-baby, let me see you move your body on the
Dancehall floor
Gotta one, just jigga, shake it up, gimme more
Jerk chicken on the grill, so make the champagne pour
Girl, don't be a drag, I might show you the door
(What?!)
I like to see bodies take and shake
Dressed in lace, uh, and a perfect shape
Girls local and out of state
I got a couple of them and I'm gettin' ready to mate

Cassandra, let's shake (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Michelle, let's shake(Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

I want Theresa to shake (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Lisa to shake (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout (Shout)
Shake your body down to the ground

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Shaggy

Orville Richard Burrell (born October 22, 1968), better known by his stage name Shaggy, is a Jamaican-American Grammy Award-winning reggae singer and rapper. He is known for his 1995 single "Boombastic" and 2000 single "It Wasn't Me". He is said to have taken his stage name from his shaggy hair. more »

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Written by: ORVILLE RICHARD N BURRELL, JAMES N HARRIS, MICHAEL JOE N JACKSON, STEVEN RANDALL JACKSON, TERRY STEVEN N LEWIS

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Dance & Shout" was sung by Shaggy, a Jamaican-born American reggae artist and DJ, renowned for blending the genres of reggae, dancehall, and pop.
Release Date
The song was released on November 7, 2000, as part of Shaggy's studio album, "Hot Shot."
Chart Performance
"Dance & Shout" managed to gain considerable commercial success. It reached the top 10 in the UK Singles Chart at no.9 and also charted in various other countries including Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands.
Music Video
The music video for "Dance & Shout" pays homage to the 1978 film 'Saturday Night Fever', with Shaggy emulating the iconic dance moves of John Travolta's character.
Sample Reference
The song showcases Shaggy’s knack for remixing old hits. It samples the hook from "Dance and Shout" by the Jacksons and the beat from "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" by Michael Jackson.
Album Success
"Dance & Shout" was part of "Hot Shot," Shaggy's most successful album to date that sold over six million copies in the United States and went 6× Platinum per RIAA.
Collaboration
Pee Wee, an American singer, joined Shaggy on the track. His distinct vocals enhanced the overall flavor of the song.
Track Theme
As the name implies, "Dance & Shout" is a feel-good track encouraging the listener to get on the dance floor and embrace the joy of music. It perfectly showcases Shaggy's ability to create catchy, upbeat dance tunes.
Producers
The song was produced by Robert Livingston and Shaun Pizzonia, often known as Sting International. This duo was behind many of Shaggy's biggest hits.
Song Duration
The track has a total length of 3 minutes and 47 seconds, giving ample opportunity for the listener to groove to its reggae beats.

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