Push It
Salt-N-Pepa
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Ah, push it Ah, push it Oooh, baby, baby Baby, baby Oooh, baby, baby Baby, baby Get up on this! Ow! Baby! Salt and Pepa's here! [Now wait a minute, why'all This dance ain't for everybody Only the sexy people So all you fly mothers, get on out there and dance Dance, I said!] Salt and Pepa's here, and we're in effect Want you to push it, babe Coolin' by day then at night working up a sweat see'mon girls, let's go show the guys that we know How to become number one in a hot party show Now push it Ah, push it - push it good Ah, push it - push it real good Ah, push it - push it good Ah, push it - p-push it real good Hey! Ow! Push it good! Oooh, baby, baby Baby, baby Oooh, baby, baby Baby, baby Yo, yo, yo, yo, baby-pop Yeah, you come here, gimme a kiss Better make it fast or else I'm gonna get pissed Can't you hear the music's pumpin' hard like I wish you would? Now push it Push it good P-push it real good Ah, push it Get up on this! Boy, you really got me going You got me so I don't know what I'm doing Ah, push it
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Written by: Herby Azor, Raymond Douglas Davies
Lyrics © BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Formation History"Push It" was not initially a part of Salt-N-Pepa's album "Hot, Cool & Vicious" when it was first released. It was later added in as a remix on the B-side of the Tramp single.
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Success & PopularityIn the United States, "Push It" reached number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also a major hit in the UK, reaching number 2.
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Accidental CreationThe song was actually created by accident when producer Hurby "Luv Bug" Azor was messing around with a new sampler and created the song's iconic opening, which was meant to be an introduction for the album.
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Effect on Group's Career"Push It" was a turning point in Salt-N-Pepa's career, propelling them into mainstream popularity and cementing their significance in the field of hip hop.
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Grammy NominationThe song received a Grammy nomination in 1989 for Best Rap Performance, marking one of the earliest recognitions of rap in the Grammy’s history.
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Relevance TodayEven several decades after its release, "Push It" has remained culturally relevant and has been featured in various films and TV shows, like Marvel's Deadpool and the popular Netflix series GLOW.
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Composition of the TrackThe song does not contain much rapping instead it is distinct for its use of synthesizers and drum machines, synth-heavy style, and repetitious chorus which added to its catchiness.
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Inspiration"Push It" was allegedly inspired by a scene in the 1975 film Cooley High, where a character is dancing in a provocative manner.
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Misunderstood LyricsMany listeners have misinterpreted the meaning of the song. Despite its provocative title, the lyrics are fairly ambiguous and do not contain any explicit sexual content.
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Covers and ParodiesThe song has been covered and parodied many times in popular culture – from "Glee" and "South Park" to popular commercials and so on. This underscores its timeless appeal and enduring popularity.
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