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"Whoomp! (There It Is)" is a song by the Miami bass group Tag Team. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1993. The song's critical reception has been mixed, appearing on both best and worst of all time lists. It is frequently parodied and has also become a staple of sporting events. Tag Team tried to prolong the success of "Whoomp! (There It Is)" with Addams Family and Disney versions, but none of those cracked the Top 40 and the group is considered a one-hit wonder. more »
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Party peopleYeah Tag Team musicIn Full EffectThat's me DC the Brain SupremeAnd my man Steve Roll'nWe're kicking the flow we're kickin' the flowAnd it goes a little somethin' like thisTag Team back againCheck its records let's beginParty on party people let me hear some noiseDC's in the house jump jump rejoiceThere's a party over hereA party over thereWave your hands in the airShake your derriereThese three words when you're gettin' busyWhoomp there it isHit meUpside down and inside outI'm about to show all you folksWhat's it's all aboutNow it's time for a nigga to get on the micAnd make this mother fucking party hypeI'm taking it back to the old school'Cause I'm an old fool who's so coolIf you want to get downI'm gonna show you the way whoomp there it isLet me hear you sayWhoomp chak a laka chack a laka chak a laka chak aWhoomp chak a laka chack a laka chak a laka chak aWhoomp chak a laka chack a laka chak a laka chak aWhoomp chak a laka chack a laka chak a laka chak aPoint blank gin and juice I drankGettin' bent and bent and as I puff on a danktRock a micUh oh I crave skinRip shitFind a honey to to dip it inSlam dunk it stick it flip it and rideThat B double O T Y oh myOoh that's it come on come onWhoomp there it isI'm doneSome say I'm crazyCause I'm pushin' up daisesThe underground sound that you have foundAmazing outstanding demandingCommanding you people dancin'Shit that's a breath takerI produce AKA the undertakerYou want to come down to the undergroundOld school - here's a shovel can you dig it foolCan you dig itWe can dig itCan y'll dig itWe can dig itW H double O M P as I flowTo the fly shit from the school of oldHardcore keep the folk lore wreckThree to the two and one mic-checkMad skill flow ill on the mesh of steelThat's the grill of the microphone I just killedParty people it's your party Tag Team is throughWhoomp there it is I thought you knewYeah Tag Team music comin' straight atchaThat's me DC the brain supremeAnd my man Steve Roll'nBring it back ya'll bring it back ya'll bring it backHere we goWhoomp there it is
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Tag Team
Tag Team was a hip hop/pop rap duo from Atlanta, Georgia, United States active from 1993 up to 1995. The duo was made up of Cecil Glenn (DC the Brain Supreme) and Steve Gibson (Steve Roll'n). They are best known for their #1 single, "Whoomp! (There It Is)", which was released in 1993. With no other major chart activity after "Whoomp! (There It Is)", they are considered a one hit wonder. Tag Team also contributed the song "Pig Power in the House", featured in the 1995 film Gordy. more »
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Written by: Gary James Kemp, Stephen Gibson, Cecil Lavel Glenn
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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'. |
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. |
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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