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 Rollin We're kicking the flow (we're kickin' the flow) And it goes a little somethin' like this Tag Team back again Check it, direct it, let's begin Party on, party people let me hear some noise DC's in the house, jump, jump, rejoice There's a party over here, a party over there Wave your hands in the air, shake the derriere These three words when 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 about to show all you folks what's it's all about Now it's time for a nigga to get on the mic And make this motherfucking party hype I'm taking it back to the old school 'Cause I'm an old fool who's so cool If you want to get down, I'm a show you the way Whoomp there it is, let me hear you say Whoomp, there it is, Whoomp, there it is (come on, y'all) Whoomp, there it is, Whoomp, there it is (louder) Whoomp, there it is, Whoomp, there it is (a little louder) Whoomp, there it is, Whoomp, there it is (louder, y'all) Whoomp, chak-a-laka, chack-a-laka, chak-a-laka, chak-a Whoomp, chak-a-laka, chack-a-laka, chak-a-laka, chak-a Whoomp, chak-a-laka, chack-a-laka, chak-a-laka, chak-a Whoomp, chak-a-laka, chack-a-laka, chak-a-laka, chak-a Point blank gin and juice I drinkin' Bent and bent and as I puff on dank Rock a mic, uh-oh, I crave skin Rip shit, find a honey to 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 Whoomp, there it is, Whoomp, there it is (come on) Whoomp, there it is, Whoomp, there it is (louder) Whoomp, there it is, Whoomp, there it is (give it to me) Whoomp, there it is, Whoomp, there it is (louder, y'all) (Whoomp, there it is) Whoomp, there it is Some say I'm crazy, 'cause I'm pushin' up daises The underground sound that you have found Amazing, outstanding, demanding Commanding you people dancin', whoo Shit, that's a breathtaker I produce AKA 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 shit from the school of old Hardcore keep the folklore wreck Three to the two and one mic-check Mad skill flow ill on the mesh of steel That's the grill of the microphone I just killed Party people, it'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 atcha That's me, DC, the brain supreme And my man Steve Roll'n Bring it back ya'll, bring it back ya'll, bring it back Here we go 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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