Word Up
Cameo
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Yo pretty ladies around the world Got a weird thing to show you So tell all the boys and girls Tell your brother, your sister and your mamma too 'Cause we're about to go down And you know just what to do Wave your hands in the air like you don't care Glide by the people as they start to look and stare Do your dance, do your dance, do your dance quick mamma Come on baby tell me what's the word Word up everybody say When you hear the call you've got to get it underway Word up it's the code word No matter where you say it you know that you'll be heard Now all you sucker DJ's who think you're fly There's got to be a reason and we know the reason why You try to put on those Airs and you act real cool Got to realize that you're acting like fools If there's music we can use it You're free to dance We don't have the time for psychological romance No romance, no romance, no romance for me mamma Come on baby tell me what's the word Word up everybody say When you hear the call you've got to get it underway Dial L for love C'mon all you people sing W.O.R.D. up, W.O.R.D. up, W.O.R.D. up, W.O.R.D. up W.O.R.D. up, W.O.R.D. up
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Written by: Larry Blackmon, Tomi Jenkins
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Info"Word Up!" was released by the funk and R&B group, Cameo, in 1986. It was the title track for their seventh studio album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the U.S. Billboard R&B chart for three weeks and was also successful internationally, hitting the number 1 spot in the UK singles chart.
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Song RankingsIn 2018, "Word Up!" was ranked no. 22 on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders.
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Genre FusionWhile Cameo was a funk band, "Word Up!" crosses boundaries by blending elements of R&B, soul, funk, and hip-hop.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Word Up!" featured LeVar Burton, who was well-known for his role in the Star Trek franchise.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, many artists from different musical backgrounds have covered the song "Word Up!". Some of these include Mel B, Korn, Gun, The BossHoss and Little Mix.
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Awards and RecognitionIn 1987, Cameo won the Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single – Group, Band or Duo with "Word Up!".
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Band's IntentCameo intended for the song to bridge the gap between R&B and the emerging genre of hip-hop, which they managed to achieve successfully.
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Commercial UseIn 2008, the song was used commercially by the mobile phone company, MetroPCS in their ads.
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Cultural ImpactThe phrase "Word Up!" became a popular catchphrase after the song's release and is still used in contemporary colloquial language.
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