Boom Shack-A-Lak

Apache Indian

About Boom Shack-A-Lak

"Boom Shack-A-Lak" is a 1993 song by Apache Indian. The song was included on his EP Nuff Vibes. The EP gave him his biggest hit in the UK, reaching number 5 in the UK Singles Chart in 1993. It was also released as a single in the United States, France, and the Netherlands. The promotional video for the track won the Best Reggae Video award at the 1994 Black Music Awards in London. Pakistani actress singer Bushra Ansari has covered the song in her album Yeh Meri Zindagi Hai, under the title "Ghoom Ja Chala Ko Sweety".  


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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

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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

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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

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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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Apache Indian

Apache Indian is the stage name of the reggae DJ Steven Kapur (born 11 May 1967). more »

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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.
Chart Performance
The song achieved significant chart success in the United Kingdoms where it entered the UK singles chart at Number 5 in 1993.
Song Usage
The song has been featured in various popular films including "Dumb and Dumber To", "Threesome", and "Super Troopers".
Album Release
"Boom Shack-A-Lak" is a part of Apache Indian's album "No Reservations", released in 1993.
Global Hit
The 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.
Record Label
The song was released under the Island Records, which is a British-Jamaican record label that is owned by Universal Music Group.
Song Duration
The total length of the song is approximately 4 minutes and 32 seconds.
Music Video
The music video of "Boom Shack-A-Lak" features vibrant colors, energetic dance scenes and captures the vibrant culture of the Indian subcontinent.
Platinum Sales
The single went Platinum in the UK, selling over 600,000 copies.
Artist Background
The 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.
Song Legacy
Today, "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.
TV Commercials
Outside 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.
Sampling
The song has been sampled by various artists in their songs, showing its impact and influence in the music industry.
Radio Airplay
Even after decades of its release, the song continues to receive heavy airplay not just in the UK but on worldwide radio stations.
In Popular Video Games
"Boom Shack-A-Lak" has also featured in popular video games like 'Dance Dance Revolution'.

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