Jump N' Shout
Basement Jaxx, Slarta John
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Hey easy now, easy Yeah yeah Got ta Jump n' Shout Got ta Jump n' Shout Jump jump jump yeah yeah Hey easey now, easy yeah yeah Bwoy out a road fi wi name dem a call Bout dem want fi dis Basement Jaxx after all When we check it out dem a brain it small Seven time rise seven time will fall Dubplate pop out a mash up di dancehall Crowd de pon di receiving end dema a bawl Who dem a bawl for Basement name dam a call True dem play sweet music fi one and all Di people dem a beg di super DJ fi more Because dem love di way wi play di hardcore Dem a jump an shout like a goal jus score Watch how dem bubblin pon di dancefloor Di vides dem hot and di music wicked Wi come fi nice up di life weh you life Jump an shout an tell dem be positive Live di life you love love di life you live Some say dem a badman but dem a big fugitive How dem fi pop off dem gun no want nobody fi live If dem a badman then nobody should be dead All know dem deh a dem yard with dem bible a beg But some a fool never know di rule Dem never did go to Basement Jaxx school Be we's willing fi teach dem fi a shilling Make sure he's not di next victim in a killing Cos we have di knowledge we go a good college A+ in a history and home economics An wi love music that's why wi bust up di garage If a guy want test wi him dead Got ta Jump n' Shout Got ta Jump n' Shout Jump jump jump yeah yeah But some a fool never know di rule Dem never did go to Basement Jaxx school Be we's willing fi teach dem fi a shilling Make sure he's not di next victim in a killing Cos we have di knowledge we go a good college A+ in a history and home economics An wi love music that's why wi bust up di garage If a guy want test wi him dead Got ta Jump n' Shout Got ta Jump n' Shout Jump jump jump yeah yeah Got ta Jump n' Shout Got ta Jump n' Shout But some a fool never know di rule Dem never did go to Basement Jaxx school Be we's willing fi teach dem fi a shilling Make sure he's not di next victim in a killing Cos we have di knowledge we go a good college A+ in a history and home economics An wi love music that's why wi bust up di garage If a guy want test wi him dead Got ta Jump n' Shout Got ta Jump n' Shout Jump jump jump yeah yeah Got ta Jump n' Shout Got ta Jump n' Shout Jump jump jump yeah yeah Got ta Jump n' Shout Got ta Jump n' Shout Jump jump jump yeah yeah
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Written by: FELIX MAJOR BUXTON, MARK JAMES, SIMON RATCLIFFE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Jump N' Shout" by Basement Jaxx is considered a house music track. House music is a genre that originated in Chicago in the 1980s, characterized by repetitive 4/4 beats.
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Album InformationThe song features on their debut studio album "Remedy," released in 1999 under XL Recordings.
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Featured ArtistThe track features Slarta John, a British MC, adding variety to the song.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not a major chart hit, the song still reached No. 12 on the United Kingdom (UK) Singles Chart.
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Succession of Hits"Jump N' Shout" followed the successful singles "Red Alert" and "Rendez-Vu" from the same album that brought the duo's music to mainstream attention.
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Unique StyleBasement Jaxx are known for their eclectic and unique sound that blends different genres, and "Jump N’ Shout" is no exception. The track combines elements of garage, ragga, and electronic music tech-house.
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Music VideoThe surrealist music video of the song features dancing in various exotic locations.
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Popular in Sporting EventsThis energy-driving track has been used frequently during sporting events to energize the crowd. It was notably played during the Sydney Summer Olympics in 2000.
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Re-releaseIn 2016, "Jump N' Shout" was re-released with remixed versions by Erik Hagleton, and this version reached the UK Club Charts.
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RecognitionThe song was hailed by critics and fans alike for its high energy and contagious rhythm, which helped rocket Basement Jaxx to fame in the international house music scene.
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Usage in MediaThe song has been used in several video games, including "SSX 3" and "Wipeout Fusion."
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SamplingThe song has been sampled or remixed by a number of artists, including DJ Sneak and Stanton Warriors.
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