Whoomp! (There It Is)
Tag Team, Doodge & Viper
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Party people Yeah Tag Team music comin' straight atacha That's me DC the Brain Supreme And my man Steve Roll'n We're kicking the flow we're kickin' And it goes a little somethin' like this Tag Team back again check it top Wreck it let's begin Party people let me hear some noise DC's in the house jump jump and rejoice There's a party over here a party over there Wave your hands in the air Shake the deriere These three words mean you're gettin' busy Whoomp there it is Whoomp there it is Upside down and inside out I'm about to show all you folks What's it's all about Now it's time to get on the mic And make this party hype I'm talking it back to the old school 'Cause I'm an old fool who's so cool If you want to get down I'm gonna show you the way whoomp there it is Let me hear you say Whoomp there it is Whoomp chak a laka chack a laka chak a laka chak a Point blank gin and juice I drank Gettin' bent and bent and as I puff on a dankt Rock the mic uh oh I see rave skin Rip skit find a honeydip to dip it in Slam dunk it stick it flip it and ride That is double O D D Y oh my Ooh that it come on come on Whoomp there it is I'm done Hey some say I'm crazy 'Cause I'm pushin' up daises The underground sound that you have found Amazing outstanding demanding Commanding you people dancin' That's a breath taker I produce AKA the undertaker You want to come down to the underground Old school here's a shovel can dig it fol Can you dig it we can dig it Can ya'll dig it We can dig it Why double omp as I flow To the fly from the school of old Hardcore kick the folk lore wreck Three to the two and one mic-check Mad skill flow ill on the mesh of steel That's the grill of the microphone I just killed Party people it's your party Tag Team is through Whoomp there it is I thought you knew Whoomp there it is Yeha Tag Team comin' straight atcha That's me DC the brain supreme And my man Steve Roll'n Bring it back ya'll bring it back ya'll bring it back Here we go Whoomp there it is
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Written by: Gary James Kemp, Stephen Gibson, Cecil Lavel Glenn
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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7 facts about this song
Background"Whoomp! (There It Is)" is a song by the American rap duo Tag Team.
- The group, made up of Cecil Glenn and Steve Gibson, released the song as a single in 1993.
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Commercial SuccessThe song achieved sudden and immense success, reaching No.2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the US.
- It held onto this spot for seven consecutive weeks, making it one of the most successful singles in 1993.
- The single sold over 4 million copies in the US by November 1993, earning a quadruple platinum certification.
- It also reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, making it a global hit.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Whoomp! (There It Is)" featured Tag Team performing at a party, with numerous whacky 1990s fashion trends on show.
- The video was nominated for Best Rap Video at the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Cultural ImpactThe phrase "Whoomp! There It Is" quickly embedded itself in American pop culture.
- The song is often played at sports events in the United States, particularly during the 1990s.
- A controversy arose during Barack Obama's presidential campaign when a rumor circulated that he appeared in the video for the song in 1993. The rumor was eventually debunked.
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Other UsesThe single was used in various TV shows and films, such as 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air', 'D2: The Mighty Ducks', and 'Addams Family Values'.
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DisputeA legal dispute arose due to a similar song, "Whoot, There It Is," released by the group 95 South. However, Tag Team eventually prevailed in the ensuing copyright lawsuit.
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LegacyTag Team is often referred to as a "one-hit wonder" because none of their subsequent songs achieved the same level of popularity as "Whoomp! (There It Is)".
- Despite this, "Whoomp! (There It Is)" remains a popular party and sporting event anthem, widely recognized over 25 years after its release.
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