Boom Shack-a-Lak
Apache Indian
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Chorus Wine your body Wriggle your belly Dip and go down in a the new stylee Wine and go up, wine and go down Bubble and a rock ca the new style around You fe line it up, you fe wine it up Do the boomshackalak till the dance hall full up The boomshackalak it a the brand new style Wicked say it wicked jah jah no say it wild Raggamuffin style fe the discipline child Dip and go down ca it well versatile You fe move fe your waist, move fe your back Wine and go down do the shack-a-lak-a-lak Get in a the groove ca you are the top notch Bubble and a wine gal right pon the spot Chorus The gal pon the left she truly design Watch how she bubble and watch how she wine Back, she front, she a move she waist line Tell a boy say that the gal say she mine Mine she mine ca we rock it in a time Everybody join in when she give you the sign Chorus The english gal a do the boomshackalak The american gal a do the boomshackalak The indian possie do the boomshackalak The yardy gal a do the boomshackalak The japanese gal a do the boomshackalak And the german gal a do the boomshackalak Chorus Put yours hands in a the air like you just don't care Raggamuffin deh bout so you better be aware The north and the south everybody everywhere Flex out shock out ca the vibe in a the air Bubble and a wine ca the gal a draw near Everybody sing out when the dj say Chorus
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Written by: ERVIN BARRINGTON WOOLLEY, STEPHEN KAPUR
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Music Genre"Boom Shack-A-Lak" is considered to be a fusion of Reggae and Bhangra, making it distinct in the world of music.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved significant chart success in the United Kingdoms where it entered the UK singles chart at Number 5 in 1993.
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Song UsageThe song has been featured in various popular films including "Dumb and Dumber To", "Threesome", and "Super Troopers".
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Album Release"Boom Shack-A-Lak" is a part of Apache Indian's album "No Reservations", released in 1993.
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Global HitThe song was not only a hit in the UK, but it also reached the top position in the charts of various countries, including Finland, Sweden, and New Zealand.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Island Records, which is a British-Jamaican record label that is owned by Universal Music Group.
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Song DurationThe total length of the song is approximately 4 minutes and 32 seconds.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Boom Shack-A-Lak" features vibrant colors, energetic dance scenes and captures the vibrant culture of the Indian subcontinent.
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Platinum SalesThe single went Platinum in the UK, selling over 600,000 copies.
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Artist BackgroundThe artist, Apache Indian, whose real name is Steven Kapur, is one of the most popular fusion artists of Bhangra and reggae style of music. Born and brought up in England, he has brought together the musical styles of the East and West in an influential way.
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Song LegacyToday, "Boom Shack-A-Lak" is considered a classic in the dance and reggae fusion genre, and continues to be played at parties, events and festivals globally.
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TV CommercialsOutside of films, the song has also been used in television commercials. For example, it was used in both the UK and U.S. for KFC commercials in 2013.
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SamplingThe song has been sampled by various artists in their songs, showing its impact and influence in the music industry.
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Radio AirplayEven after decades of its release, the song continues to receive heavy airplay not just in the UK but on worldwide radio stations.
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In Popular Video Games"Boom Shack-A-Lak" has also featured in popular video games like 'Dance Dance Revolution'.
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