Rump Shaker (song)
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"Rump Shaker" is a 1992 rap
single
by hip-hop group Wreckx-N-Effect
, featuring Teddy Riley from their 1992 album Hard or Smooth
.
Due to the massive success of Whitney Houston
's I Will Always Love You
, "Rump Shaker" would only make it to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100
, and No. 2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. Nevertheless it peaked at No. 1 on the Hot Rap Singles, and No. 9 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play.
Hard or Smooth turned out to be a huge success for the group thanks in large part to "Rump Shaker", making it to No. 9 on the Billboard 200
and No. 6 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
charts.
The accompanying video received substantial criticism for its alleged exploitation of women in bikinis, despite its setting of a fun day at the beach, with the New York Daily News
referring to Wreckx-N-Effect as "Horny Little Rap Kids". "Rump Shaker" is also notable for featuring a verse (performed by Teddy Riley) written by a young Pharrell. It was rumored that Pharrell, along with fellow future-Neptune
Chad Hugo
, contributed additional production work as Teddy Riley's then-protégés. However, New York producer Ty Fyffe
later cleared the rumors saying that he and Teddy Riley produced the song and clarifying that Pharrell only wrote Teddy's raps.1
In addition to Riley contributing the second verse of the song, his other notable contribution to the song is the repetitive chorus of "All I wanna do is zooma-zoom-zoom-zoom in a boom-boom." The other notable feature of the song is a saxophone
riff in the background from "Darkest Light" by Lafayette Afro Rock Band
. It also samples "Midnight Theme" by Manzel
, "Scratchin'" by the Magic Disco Machine and "Blind Alley" by The Emotions
. Riley alludes to the song "I Like It
" by DeBarge
in his verse when he raps, "I like the way you comb you hair, I like the stylish clothes you wear, it's just the little things you do...".
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
by hip-hop group Wreckx-N-Effect
Wreckx-N-Effect
Wreckx-N-Effect was a New Jack Swing Hip-Hop group who had the multi-platinum hit "Rump Shaker" in 1992/1993, which was produced by Teddy Riley.-History:...
, featuring Teddy Riley from their 1992 album Hard or Smooth
Hard or Smooth
Hard or Smooth was the second album released by Wreckx-n-Effect. It was released on November 24, 1992 for MCA Records and featured production from The Neptunes Teddy Riley, Ty Fyffe, David "DJ DWynn" Wynn and DJ Steve Dee, with bass player Renny Jones featured on the song, "New Jack Swing, Pt 2"...
.
Due to the massive success of Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston is an American singer, actress, producer and a former model. Houston is the most awarded female act of all time, according to Guinness World Records, and her list of awards include 1 Emmy Award, 6 Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among...
's I Will Always Love You
I Will Always Love You
"I Will Always Love You" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton in 1973, who first released the song as a single in 1974.-Dolly Parton version:...
, "Rump Shaker" would only make it to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, and No. 2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. Nevertheless it peaked at No. 1 on the Hot Rap Singles, and No. 9 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play.
Hard or Smooth turned out to be a huge success for the group thanks in large part to "Rump Shaker", making it to No. 9 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
and No. 6 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
charts.
The accompanying video received substantial criticism for its alleged exploitation of women in bikinis, despite its setting of a fun day at the beach, with the New York Daily News
New York Daily News
The Daily News of New York City is the fourth most widely circulated daily newspaper in the United States with a daily circulation of 605,677, as of November 1, 2011....
referring to Wreckx-N-Effect as "Horny Little Rap Kids". "Rump Shaker" is also notable for featuring a verse (performed by Teddy Riley) written by a young Pharrell. It was rumored that Pharrell, along with fellow future-Neptune
The Neptunes
The Neptunes are a record production duo consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who are credited with contributing the sound for many successful hip hop, R&B and pop artists in the late-1990s and 2000s...
Chad Hugo
Chad Hugo
Charles Edward Hugo is an American musician and record producer. He is best known as one half of the music production and writing duo The Neptunes and as a member of the funk/rock band N.E.R.D. He is a saxophonist, pianist and guitarist...
, contributed additional production work as Teddy Riley's then-protégés. However, New York producer Ty Fyffe
Ty Fyffe
Tyrone "Ty" Fyffe, also known as Sugarless, is a Hip hop music producer from Queens, New York and currently president of Tybu Productions....
later cleared the rumors saying that he and Teddy Riley produced the song and clarifying that Pharrell only wrote Teddy's raps.1
In addition to Riley contributing the second verse of the song, his other notable contribution to the song is the repetitive chorus of "All I wanna do is zooma-zoom-zoom-zoom in a boom-boom." The other notable feature of the song is a saxophone
Saxophone
The saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846...
riff in the background from "Darkest Light" by Lafayette Afro Rock Band
Lafayette Afro Rock Band
Lafayette Afro Rock Band was a French funk rock band formed in Roosevelt, Long Island, New York in 1970. Though almost unknown in their native United States, they are now universally celebrated as one of the standout funk bands of the 1970s and admired for their use of break beats.Upon their...
. It also samples "Midnight Theme" by Manzel
Manzel
Manzel was an American instrumental funk band from Lexington, Kentucky, which formed in 1973 and disbanded in 1978. They consisted of Manzel Bush , John L. Van Dyke and Steve Garner...
, "Scratchin'" by the Magic Disco Machine and "Blind Alley" by The Emotions
The Emotions
The Emotions are an American all female soul and R&B singing group. The group was formed in its current hometown of Chicago, Illinois originally consisting of the three Hutchinson sisters, all the children of Joseph and Lillian Hutchinson....
. Riley alludes to the song "I Like It
I Like It (DeBarge song)
"I Like It" is a late 1982 hit single composed by Randy, Bunny and El DeBarge and released as a single by the family singing quintet, DeBarge, for Motown's Gordy imprint. It was the second single from their second studio album All This Love.-History:...
" by DeBarge
DeBarge
DeBarge was a sibling music group of American origin whose repertoire included R&B, soul, funk, and later gospel. Active as a professional recording group from 1979 and 1989, the group was one of the few recording acts to bring success to the Motown label during the 1980s.-Background:Hailing from...
in his verse when he raps, "I like the way you comb you hair, I like the stylish clothes you wear, it's just the little things you do...".
A-side
- "Rump Shaker" (Radio Remix)- 4:34
- "Rump Shaker" (Bonus Beat)- 5:55
- "Rump Shaker" (Percapella)- 3:19
B-side
- "Rump Shaker" (Radio Mix)- 3:56
- "Rump Shaker" (Teddy 2)- 6:00
- "Rump Shaker" (Dub)- 6:00
Charts
| Charts (1992) | Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 2 |
End of decade charts
| Chart (1990–1999) | Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 92 |