Push It

Salt-N-Pepa

About Push It

"Push It" is a song by the group Salt-n-Pepa. It was released as the B-side of the "Tramp" single in 1987, and as its own single in 1988. It peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1988 and, after initially peaking at number 41 in the UK, it re-entered the charts after the group performed the track at Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday concert, eventually peaking at number two that summer. The song has also been certified Platinum by the RIAA. The song is ranked number 446 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and was ranked number nine on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.  


Year:
1995
4:31
145 

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Ah, push it
Ah, push it

(Hit it)

Ooh, baby, baby
Baby, baby
Ooh, baby, baby
Baby, baby (get up on this)

Ah, push it
Ah, push it
Ah, push it (get up on this)
Ah, push it

(Get up on this)
Ow baby
Salt and Pepa's here
Salt, Salt, Salt, Salt and Pepa's here
Salt and Pepa's here
Salt and Pepa's, Salt and Pepa's , Salt and Pepa's here
Salt, Salt, Salt
Salt and Pepa's here

Now wait a minute, y'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
Come on 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

Push it good

Ooh, baby, baby
Baby, baby
Ooh, baby, baby
Baby, baby

Push it good
Push it real good
Ah, push it
Ah, push it

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
Push it real good
Push it good
P-push it real good

Ah, push it
Get up on this (uh)
Get up on this (uh)
Get up on this
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
Ah, push it

Boy, you really got me going
You got me so
I don't know what I'm doing

Ah, push it
Ah, push it

Ah, push it
push it, push it-push-it-push it
push it, push it-push-it-push it, push it
push it, push it-push-it-push it, push it
push it, push it-push-it-push it, push it

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Salt-N-Pepa

Salt-N-Pepa is an American hip hop trio from Queens and Brooklyn, New York, that was formed in 1985. The group, consisting of Cheryl James ("Salt"), Sandra Denton ("Pepa") and Deidra Roper ("DJ Spinderella"), was one of the first all-female rap crews. more »

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Written by: Herby Azor, Raymond Douglas Davies

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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.
Success & Popularity
In 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.
Accidental Creation
The 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.
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.
Grammy Nomination
The song received a Grammy nomination in 1989 for Best Rap Performance, marking one of the earliest recognitions of rap in the Grammy’s history.
Relevance Today
Even 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.
Composition of the Track
The 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.
Inspiration
"Push It" was allegedly inspired by a scene in the 1975 film Cooley High, where a character is dancing in a provocative manner.
Misunderstood Lyrics
Many 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.
Covers and Parodies
The 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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