Word Up!
Cameo
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Yo pretty ladies around the world Got a weird thing to show you So tell all the boys and girls Tell your brother, your sister and your mamma too 'Cause we're about to go down And you know just what to do Wave your hands in the air like you don't care Glide by the people as they start to look and stare Do your dance, do your dance, do your dance quick mamma Come on baby tell me what's the word Word up everybody say When you hear the call you've got to get it underway Word up it's the code word No matter where you say it you know that you'll be heard Now all you sucker DJ's who think you're fly There's got to be a reason and we know the reason why You try to put on those Airs and you act real cool Got to realize that you're acting like fools If there's music we can use it You're free to dance We don't have the time for psychological romance No romance, no romance, no romance for me mamma Come on baby tell me what's the word Word up everybody say When you hear the call you've got to get it underway Dial L for love C'mon all you people sing W.O.R.D. up, W.O.R.D. up, W.O.R.D. up, W.O.R.D. up W.O.R.D. up, W.O.R.D. up,
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Written by: Larry Blackmon, Tomi Jenkins
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Chart Performance"Word Up!" topped the US Billboard R&B chart for three weeks and peaked at No.6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1986.
- Internationally, it reached No.3 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Original Release YearThe single "Word Up!" was originally released in 1986 on the album of the same name.
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Genre and StyleThe song "Word Up!" combines elements of funk, R&B, and pop, reflecting Cameo's unique sound.
- Cameo's lead singer, Larry Blackmon, stands out for his distinctive vocal style on this track.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Word Up!" features LeVar Burton, famous for his role in "Star Trek: The Next Generation," as a police detective pursuing the band.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists in different genres, including rock band Korn, whose version won a Grammy.
- Other artists who have covered 'Word Up!' include British boy band Little Mix and American singer Willis.
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Cultural ImpactThe slang phrase 'Word up' became popular in the 1980s, largely due to this Cameo hit.
- The song is frequently used in movies, TV shows, and commercials for its funky, recognizable rhythm.
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Song Writing"Word Up!" was written by Cameo band members Larry Blackmon and Tomi Jenkins.
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Awards"Word Up!" won the Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single in 1987.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the label PolyGram.
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LegacyDespite being over three decades old, "Word Up!" continues to receive regular radio airplay and has maintained its popularity.
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