Body Movin'

Beastie Boys

About Body Movin'

"Body Movin'" is a song by American hip hop group Beastie Boys, released as the second single from their fifth studio album Hello Nasty.


Year:
1999
5:33
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Ready, one
You will do this four times with the left
Four with the right
Then eight times with both
Then repeat

Body movin', body movin'
A-1 sound, sound so soothing
Body movin', body movin'
We be getting down and you know we're crush groovin'

Now let me get some action from the back section
We need body rocking not perfection
Let your back bone flip but don't slip a disc
Let your spine unwind just take a risk
I want to do the freak until the break of dawn
Now, tell me party people is that so wrong
The ship is docking, inter-lockin'
And up-rockin' electro-shocking
We're getting down computer action
Do the robotic satisfaction
All of why'all get off the wall
Have a ball and get involved with

Body movin', body movin'
With the a-1 sound sound so soothing
Body movin', body movin'
We be getting down and you know we're crush groovin'

Stand erect, arms down
Swing left arm big same with the right

Flame on, I'm gone
I'm so sweet like a nice bon bon
Came out rapping when I was born
Mom said rock it 'til the break of dawn
Puttin' bodies in motion cause I got the notion
Like Roy Cormier with the coconut lotion
The sound of music makin' you insane 
You can't explain to people this type of mind frame 
Like a bottle of Chateau Neuf do Pap
I'm fine like wine when I start to rap
We need body rockin not perfection
Let me get some action from the back section

Body movin', body movin' 
A-1 sound, sound so soothing
Body movin', body movin'
We be getting down and you know we're crush groovin'
Left arm ready and one
And again, stand erect

Mike D with the master plan
I said ooh my my and thank you ma'am 
And when I grab the mic you scream, ooh god damn
The creme de la creme is who I am
MCA where have you been
Packed like sardines in the tin
So kick off your shoes and put on your swim fins
'Cause when it comes to quarries I'm known to swim
And Adrock light up the place
And if you pull my card you pull the ace
And if you ask me to turn up the bass
And if you play defender I could be your hyper space

Body movin', body movin'
With the a-1 sound sound so soothing
Body movin', body movin '
We be getting down and you know we're crush groovin'

You will do eight hops on the left, eight on the right
Four left four right, two left, two right
Then one each: left, right, left, right 
Start and land on the balls of the feet 
Left foot, ready, it's one, two, three, four, five

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Beastie Boys

Beastie Boys is an American hip hop band from New York City, formed in 1981. For the majority of its career, the group has consisted of three MCs and musicians Michael "Mike D" Diamond (vocals, drums), Adam "MCA" Yauch (vocals, bass) and Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz (vocals, guitar). more »

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Written by: MICHAEL LOUIS DIAMOND, ADAM HOROVITZ, ADAM NATHANIEL YAUCH, MARIO CALDATO JR., TITO PUENTE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Body Movin'" is a song by the three-member American hip hop group, the Beastie Boys. The track was made available to the public on April 23, 1998.
Album Information
The song is a part of the fifth studio album of Beastie Boys titled "Hello Nasty" which was released in 1998.
Genre and Style
Demonstrating the Beastie Boys' diversified sound, "Body Movin'" is a fusion of hip hop and funky beats.
Chart Performance
Despite its unique and energetic style, the single only reached #15 on the UK Singles Chart and #22 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Featured Artists
Italian musician Mario Caldato Jr. is featured as a co-writer and co-producer of "Body Movin'".
Remix Version
Soon after its initial release, "Body Movin'" got a remix by Fatboy Slim. This version gained significant popularity and was included in the music video for the song.
Music Video
The music video for "Body Movin'" is highly recognized for its creative narrative. The Beastie Boys pay homage to a 1960s Italian spy film titled "Danger: Diabolik" in their video.
Award Nomination
The song's music video received a nomination for Video of the Year at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards.
Notable Performances
Beastie Boys performed "Body Movin'" on several TV shows such as "Late Night with David Letterman and MTV's Fashionably Loud in Miami," showcasing the track's significance in their discography.
Influence and Legacy
"Body Movin'" serves as a significant entry in Beastie Boys' music career. Though it might not have been able to top the charts, it affirmed the group's evolution and their penchant for breaking genre boundaries.

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