I Like to Move It

Reel 2 Real, Mad Stuntman

About I Like to Move It

"I Like to Move It" is a song by American electronic dance duo Reel 2 Real (Erick Morillo), featuring ragga vocals by Trinidad and Tobago rapper The Mad Stuntman (Mark Quashie). The song appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1994, peaking at number 89 and reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart. It was a number-one hit in Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Zimbabwe. And on the US Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart it was a number 8 hit.


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I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
Ya like to move it

I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
Ya like to move it

I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
Ya like to move it

I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
Ya like to move it

All girls all over the world
Original Mad Stuntman 'pon ya case man
I love how all the girls are move them body
And when ya move ya body
Gonna move it nice and sweet, and sexy, alright?   

Woman ya cute and you don't need no make up
Original cute body you a mek man mud up
Woman ya cute and you don't need no make up
Original cute body you a mek man mud up

Woman, physically fit, physically fit
Physically, physically, physically
Woman, physically fit, physically fit
Physically, physically, physically

Woman, ya nice, sweet, fantastic
Big ship 'pon di ocean that a big Titanic
C'mon, ya nice, sweet, I enjoy the thing  
Big ship 'pon di ocean that a big Titanic
Woman, ya nice, sweet, fantastic
Big ship 'pon di ocean that a big Titanic
C'mon, ya nice, sweet, I enjoy the thing 
Big ship 'pon di ocean that a big Titanic
Woman

I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
Ya like to move it

I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
Ya like to move it

Woman ya cute and you don't need no make up
Original cute body you a mek man mud up
Woman ya cute and you don't need no make up
Original cute body you a mek man mud up

Eyeliner 'pon ya face a mek man mud up
Nose powder 'pon ya face a mek man mud up
Pluck ya eyebrow 'pon ya face a mek man mud up
Gal ya lipstick 'pon ya face a mek man mud up

Woman, ya nice, broad face
And ya nice hip
Make man flip and bust up them lip
Woman, ya nice and energetic
Big ship 'pon de ocean that a big Titanic

Woman, ya nice, broad face
And ya nice hip
Make man flip and bust up them lip
Woman, ya nice and energetic
Big ship 'pon de ocean that a big Titanic
Woman

I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
Ya like to move it

I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
Ya like to move it

I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
Ya like to move it

I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
I like to move it, move it
Ya like to move it

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Reel 2 Real

Reel 2 Real is an American house music and reggae-influenced duo which had seven Top 10 hits on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in the 1990s. more »

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Written by: Erick Morillo, Mark Quashie

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13 facts about this song

Origin
"I Like to Move It" is a song by American electronica project Reel 2 Real (R2R), featuring The Mad Stuntman.
Release Date
The song was first released in 1993 as the lead single from their debut studio album "Move It!"
Chart Success
Upon its release, the song achieved considerable chart success, reaching number 2 position in the UK Singles Chart.
Genre
The song is classified under the genre of Eurodance, reggae fusion, and house.
Vocalist
The rap vocals and performance in the song are provided by Mark Quashie, better known as The Mad Stuntman.
Cultural Impact
"I Like to Move It" has become a popular song within pop culture, thanks to its catchy tune and iconic hook.
Movie Appearance
The song gained significant recognition after its inclusion in the 2005 animated film "Madagascar". It has appeared in all sequels of the Madagascar franchise.
Cover Versions
Multiplied cover versions of the song have been released in the years following its initial release, including versions by Crazy Frog and Nicole Scherzinger.
Music Video
The song's original music video features The Mad Stuntman dancing and singing the song in a tropical beach environment.
Song Length
The song's runtime is approximately 3 minutes and 50 seconds in its original format.
Reissues
The song has been reissued twice, once in 1994 and again in 2008. The 2008 reissue charted number 7 in the UK Singles Chart.
Song Producer
The song was produced by the legendary DJ Erick Morillo, who is well known for his work in house music.
Legacy
"I Like to Move It" is noted for its significant influence on the dance music genre and is considered a classic within the genre.

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