Walk It Out

Unk

About Walk It Out

"Walk It Out" is the debut single of rapper Unk from his debut album Beat'n Down Yo Block! The song was played on the radio in Atlanta starting in March 2006 but did not gain popularity nationwide until September of that year. The song peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving him the first top-ten single of his career. The song was written by Montay Humphrey, Anthony Platt and Howard Simmons. The official remix has been lengthened to include four verses, featuring Outkast, Unk himself, and Jim Jones. The song was performed at the 1st Annual BET Hip Hop Awards in 2006. It was featured in the 2007 films Stomp the Yard and Norbit. The song was used on MTV's America's Best Dance Crew after a crew has been eliminated during their final walk off the stage. The song was featured in the one of the Secret Life of Pets 2 trailer. The song is sampled on Girl Talk's 2008 album Feed the Animals on track one, "Play Your Part (Pt. 1)." 


Year:
2012
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Now walk it out (now walk it out)
Now walk it out (now walk it out)
Now walk it out (now walk it out)
Now walk it out
West side walk it out (West side walk it out)
South side walk it out (South side walk it out)
East side walk it out (East side walk it out)
North side walk it out (North side walk it out)
Now here we go

[Chorus]
Now walk it out (now walk it out)
now walk it out (now walk it out)
Now walk it out (now walk it out)
Now walk it out (now walk it out)
Now West side walk it out (now West side walk it out)
Now South side walk it out (now South side walk it out)
East side walk it out (East side walk it out)
North side walk it out (North side walk it out)

Now hit the danceflo', and bend ya back low
She do it with no hands, now stop pop and roll
I'm smokin bubble ho, yeah dey in trouble ho
I like the way she move, an undercover ho
Now everybody leanin, I made the crowd rock
Now go on and walk it out, I see they on my jock
She want that bubblegum, is they the Double-mint Twins?
Two hoes choosin me, so I know that I'ma win
It's on once again, Patron once again
I threw my hair back, then I froze like the wind
West side walk it out (West side walk it out)
South side walk it out (South side walk it out)
East side walk it out (East side walk it out)
North side walk it out (North side walk it out)

[Chorus: x2]

They walk it on the East, they walk it on the West
The South side just got it, North side stuck in it
In the club, on the deuce, big stacks no flex
These suckers wanna try me tell 'em tool on deck
He walkin' in his one steady smokin' on fruits
She walked in with a friend, all in her snow boots
Oh shit there dey go (hey) they walk it on the flo'
Grey Goose, double shots, it'll let your body go
My niggas on my side, haters hate, think it's funny
I walked it on these niggas now I'm gettin to my money
Froze on them hoes, I'm not talkin 'bout dancin
Ho count 'pon the charm, diamonds steady stead' enhancin

[Chorus]

Okay now do it how you do it, go on and walk it out
I said do it how you do it, go on and walk it out
Okay, do it how you do it, go on and walk it out
I said do it how you do it, go on and walk it out
Walk, walk, walk, now walk it out
Walk, walk, walk, now walk it out
Walk, walk, walk, now walk it out
I said do it how you do it, go on and walk it out

Ay

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Unk

Anthony Platt (born March 28, 1982) commonly known as Unk, is a DJ/rapper. He began spinning records in 1998. After meeting DJ Jelly and DJ Montay, he joined their DJ entourage, the Southern Style DJs. They performed for high school parties, proms, pep rallies, and other events around the state of Georgia. In 2000 Big Oomp signed Unk to his label, Big Oomp Records. Some of his recent work has been featured on the 2K Sports NBA 2K9 game. He is known for his smash-hit Walk It Out. more »

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Written by: Y, ANTHONY L. PLATT, HOWARD SIMMONS, KOREY ROBERSON, MONTAY DESMOND HUMPHREY

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Walk It Out" is a song performed by DJ Unk, a prominent figure in Atlanta's dance music scene. The remix version of the song features famous duo OutKast.
Genre and Style
The song is classified under the genre of "snap music", a subgenre of hip-hop music that originated in the Southern United States.
Ranking
The song was a huge hit, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it DJ Unk's most successful song.
Release Year
"Walk It Out" was first released in Unk's debut album "Beat'n Down Yo Block!" in 2006.
Reception
The remix featuring OutKast was widely received and increased the song’s fame due to the association with the well-known hip-hop group.
Cultural Impact
The song is often credited with popularizing the "Walk It Out" dance, a move that involves a specific sequence of steps and swings.
Music Video
The song’s music video, directed by Dale Resteghini, showcases the 'Walk It Out' dance throughout in various community settings.
Collaborations
Other artists who also have a guest appearance in the remix version of the song include Jim Jones and the rapper Plies.
Awards
In 2007, "Walk It Out" was nominated for the BET Hip Hop Award for Best Dance.
Legacy
Despite its success, DJ Unk struggled to replicate the triumph of "Walk It Out", leaving the track as his most renowned work.

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