Jump N' Shout

Basement Jaxx, Majestic, Slarta John

About Jump N' Shout

"Jump n' Shout" is a song recorded by English electronic music duo Basement Jaxx. It was released on 25 October 1999 by XL Recordings as the third single from their debut album, Remedy.


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Get up and jump n' shout
Get up and jump n' shout

Jump jump jump jump 
Yeah yeah

Ay easy now, easy
Yeah yeah

Bwoy out a road fi wi name dem a call
'Bout dem want fi dis Basement Jaxx after all
When we check it out dem a brain it small
Seven time rise seven time will fall
Dubplate pop out a mash up di dancehall
Crowd de pon di receiving end dema a bawl
Who dem a bawl for basement name dam a call
True dem play sweet music fi one and all
Di people dem a beg di super DJ fi more
Because dem love di way wi play di hardcore
Dem a jump an shout like a goal jus score
Watch how dem bubblin' pon di dancefloor
Di vides dem hot and di music wicked
Wi come fi nice up di life weh you life
Jump an shout an tell dem be positive
Live di life you love love di life you live
Some say dem a badman but dem a big fugitive
How dem fi pop off dem gun no want nobody fi live
If dem a badman then nobody should be dead
All know dem deh a dem yard with dem bible a beg
But some a fool never know di rule
Dem never did go to Basement Jaxx school
But we's willing fi teach dem fi a shilling
Make sure he's not di next victim in a killing
'Cause we have di knowledge we go a good college
A+ in a history and home economics
An wi love music that's why wi bust up di garage
If a guy want test wi him dead
Get up and jump n' shout
Get up and jump n' shout

Jump jump jump jump
Yeah yeah

But some a fool never know di rule
Dem never did go to Basement Jaxx school
But we's willing fi teach dem fi a shilling
Make sure he's not di next victim in a killing
'Cause we have di knowledge we go a good college
A+ in a history and home economics
An wi love music that's why wi bust up di garage
If a guy want test wi him dead
Get up and jump n' shout
Get up and jump n' shout

Jump jump jump jump
Yeah yeah

You hafi jump n' shout
You hafi jump n' shout

But some a fool never know di rule
Dem never did go to Basement Jaxx school
But we's willing fi teach dem fi a shilling
Make sure he's not di next victim in a killing
'Cause we have di knowledge we go a good college
A+ in a history and home economics
An wi love music that's why wi bust up di garage
If a guy want test wi him dead
Get up and jump n' shout
Get up and jump n' shout

Jump jump jump jump
Yeah yeah

Get up and jump n' shout
Get up and jump n' shout
Jump jump jump jump
Yeah yeah

Get up and jump n' shout

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Basement Jaxx

Basement Jaxx are a British electronic dance music duo from London, England consisting of Felix Buxton (born 1971) and Simon Ratcliffe (born 1 December 1969). They first rose to popularity in the late 1990s. As the British Hit Singles & Albums book duly noted "they surfaced from the underground house scene, are regular transatlantic club chart-toppers and won the BRIT Award for Best Dance Act in 2002 and 2004". more »

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Written by: FELIX MAJOR BUXTON, MARK JAMES, SIMON RATCLIFFE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Jump N' Shout" by Basement Jaxx is considered a house music track. House music is a genre that originated in Chicago in the 1980s, characterized by repetitive 4/4 beats.
Album Information
The song features on their debut studio album "Remedy," released in 1999 under XL Recordings.
Featured Artist
The track features Slarta John, a British MC, adding variety to the song.
Chart Performance
Although not a major chart hit, the song still reached No. 12 on the United Kingdom (UK) Singles Chart.
Succession of Hits
"Jump N' Shout" followed the successful singles "Red Alert" and "Rendez-Vu" from the same album that brought the duo's music to mainstream attention.
Unique Style
Basement Jaxx are known for their eclectic and unique sound that blends different genres, and "Jump N’ Shout" is no exception. The track combines elements of garage, ragga, and electronic music tech-house.
Music Video
The surrealist music video of the song features dancing in various exotic locations.
Popular in Sporting Events
This energy-driving track has been used frequently during sporting events to energize the crowd. It was notably played during the Sydney Summer Olympics in 2000.
Re-release
In 2016, "Jump N' Shout" was re-released with remixed versions by Erik Hagleton, and this version reached the UK Club Charts.
Recognition
The song was hailed by critics and fans alike for its high energy and contagious rhythm, which helped rocket Basement Jaxx to fame in the international house music scene.
Usage in Media
The song has been used in several video games, including "SSX 3" and "Wipeout Fusion."
Sampling
The song has been sampled or remixed by a number of artists, including DJ Sneak and Stanton Warriors.

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