Knockin' Da Boots
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"Knockin' Da Boots" is the debut single from R&B group H-Town
. Taken from their debut album, Fever for Da Flavor
, "Knockin' Da Boots" became one of the biggest R&B singles of 1993
according to the Billboard charts, where it peaked at number three for seven weeks, and also topped the R&B chart for four weeks,
"Knockin' Da Boots" is the debut single from R&B group H-Town
. Taken from their debut album, Fever for Da Flavor
, "Knockin' Da Boots" became one of the biggest R&B singles of 1993
according to the Billboard charts, where it peaked at number three for seven weeks, and also topped the R&B chart for four weeks,
"Knockin' Da Boots" is the debut single from R&B group H-Town
. Taken from their debut album, Fever for Da Flavor
, "Knockin' Da Boots" became one of the biggest R&B singles of 1993
according to the Billboard charts, where it peaked at number three for seven weeks, and also topped the R&B chart for four weeks, and it helped win the band a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist
. The song samples Zapp
's "Be Alright." The song title is a take on the sexual slang term popular in the early 1990's, along with the term "body rock," which has been more associated with southern urban dialogue.
Marie Claire
magazine, in a profile of distinguished lawyer Kristine Huskey, reported that while working her way through law school she appeared as a dancer in the video for this song.
H-Town (band)
H-Town is an American R&B/hip hop vocal group. It was originally founded by twin brothers Keven “Dino” Conner, Solomon “Shazam” Conner, and their longtime friend Darryl “G.I.” Jackson in 1992.-Formation:...
. Taken from their debut album, Fever for Da Flavor
Fever for Da Flavor
Fever for Da Flavor, the debut album from H-Town was released on April 15, 1993. The group gained popularity in America with "Knockin' Da Boots", H-Town's biggest hit to date. "Boots" was a #1 hit on the R&B charts, and hit #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Lick U Up", the bands follow-up single, was...
, "Knockin' Da Boots" became one of the biggest R&B singles of 1993
1993 in music
This is a summary of significant events in music in 1993.-January–February:*January 8 – The U.S. Postal Service issues an Elvis Presley stamp. The design was voted on in February 1992....
according to the Billboard charts, where it peaked at number three for seven weeks, and also topped the R&B chart for four weeks,
"Knockin' Da Boots" is the debut single from R&B group H-Town
H-Town (band)
H-Town is an American R&B/hip hop vocal group. It was originally founded by twin brothers Keven “Dino” Conner, Solomon “Shazam” Conner, and their longtime friend Darryl “G.I.” Jackson in 1992.-Formation:...
. Taken from their debut album, Fever for Da Flavor
Fever for Da Flavor
Fever for Da Flavor, the debut album from H-Town was released on April 15, 1993. The group gained popularity in America with "Knockin' Da Boots", H-Town's biggest hit to date. "Boots" was a #1 hit on the R&B charts, and hit #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Lick U Up", the bands follow-up single, was...
, "Knockin' Da Boots" became one of the biggest R&B singles of 1993
1993 in music
This is a summary of significant events in music in 1993.-January–February:*January 8 – The U.S. Postal Service issues an Elvis Presley stamp. The design was voted on in February 1992....
according to the Billboard charts, where it peaked at number three for seven weeks, and also topped the R&B chart for four weeks,
"Knockin' Da Boots" is the debut single from R&B group H-Town
H-Town (band)
H-Town is an American R&B/hip hop vocal group. It was originally founded by twin brothers Keven “Dino” Conner, Solomon “Shazam” Conner, and their longtime friend Darryl “G.I.” Jackson in 1992.-Formation:...
. Taken from their debut album, Fever for Da Flavor
Fever for Da Flavor
Fever for Da Flavor, the debut album from H-Town was released on April 15, 1993. The group gained popularity in America with "Knockin' Da Boots", H-Town's biggest hit to date. "Boots" was a #1 hit on the R&B charts, and hit #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Lick U Up", the bands follow-up single, was...
, "Knockin' Da Boots" became one of the biggest R&B singles of 1993
1993 in music
This is a summary of significant events in music in 1993.-January–February:*January 8 – The U.S. Postal Service issues an Elvis Presley stamp. The design was voted on in February 1992....
according to the Billboard charts, where it peaked at number three for seven weeks, and also topped the R&B chart for four weeks, and it helped win the band a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist
Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist
The Soul Train Music Award for Best New Artist has been given out every year since the first annual Soul Train Music Awards in 1987.-External links:**...
. The song samples Zapp
Zapp (band)
Zapp is a soul and funk band formed in 1978 by brothers Roger Troutman, Larry Troutman, Lester Troutman, Terry Troutman, Bobby Glover and Gregory Jackson [Cincinnati Ohio Funk Keyboardist]...
's "Be Alright." The song title is a take on the sexual slang term popular in the early 1990's, along with the term "body rock," which has been more associated with southern urban dialogue.
Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Marie Claire is a monthly women's magazine first published in France but also distributed in other countries with editions specific to them and in their languages. While each country shares its own special voice with its audience, the United States edition focuses on women around the world and...
magazine, in a profile of distinguished lawyer Kristine Huskey, reported that while working her way through law school she appeared as a dancer in the video for this song.
Track Listing
Single- Knockin' Da Boots (Album Version) 5:29
- Knockin' Da Boots (Single Version) 4:33
- Knockin' Da Boots (Instrumental) 5:29
- H-Town Bounce (Album Version) 3:43
- H-Town Bounce (Instrumental) 3:43
Charts
| End of year chart (1993) | Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 14 |