8th Wonder
The Sugarhill Gang
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Clap your hands everybody And everybody just clap your hands Ahh fly girls, clap your hands Ahh fly guys, clap your hands Well if you're feeling alright and you think you're on Ah-somebody let me know Well everybody in the place, put a whistle in your face Scream it out and say yooooo, hit it! You don't stop A-rock the rhythm that makes your finger pop I said ah, hip-hop, ah thanks a lot Ah c'mon everybody gimme whatcha got I'm gonna tell you a little story about the Sugarhill Gang With the pow pow boogie and a big bang bang And if you want to rap to the Sugarhill to the beat Gotta rap in the key of are-A-P Now that is over I'm ready to jam Want all you people, to clap your hands Tonight we're gon-na, scream and shout We're gonna turn this motha -- sucka out To all of you people that are ready to jam Scream it out and say, I am! (I AM!) Some-body! (SOME-BODY!) Now you know you're hot Ah see I met this girl and I said to her, "Honey If you want to be my baby you got ta gimme money!" Turned around, didn't mean no harm I knocked her out, with my vicious charm I said, "No no baby it's not like that Ya see I'm all about makin that cold cold cash" Started jivin around, started messin wit her head And next thing I know, she wanted to go to But to turn me on, you got to be the best 'Cause I'm the Master G, I don't take no mess Like T-N-T, I'm dynamite Ya see I rock your body to the early light And when you wake up in the morning you'll see I'm gone And check it out girl, you're all alone 'Cause you just been hit by the Capricorn King I rocked you gentle, I rocked you/me I rocked you in and I rocked you out You made me scream but I made you shout Go dang diddy dang di-dang di-dang diggy diggy Dang diddy dang di-dang di-dang diggy diggy See it's up my back, it's around my neck Woo-HAH! Got them all in check See it's up my back, it's around my neck Woo-HAH! Got them all in check Ah let's scream, and let's shout And let's turn this function out And keep keep it on, but you don't rush Ah let's make this party the real Cold Crush Let's scream, and let's shout Ah let's turn this function out And keep keep it on, but you don't quit Let's make the party the sure Once upon a time not long ago Everybody had on their radio And then the fella came on with a groovy noise To put the wiggle in the women and girls and boys The word got around about three cool cats Who put the ?foot?, BACK, in the pack And let me tell you party people just who we be With the help of Big Bank and the Master G So get up Throwdown We're funkward bound Hey the Sugarhill Gang is in your town Now baby doll And all you daddy-o's You better get ready to move your toes So get up Throwdown We're funkward bound Hey the Sugarhill Gang is in your town Now baby doll And all you daddy-o's Scream it out and say yoooo, hit it! Shake it, but don't break it 'Cause I know we can make make it And if you're ready to party and you're dressed to kill Somebody say, Sugarhill! (SUGARHILL!) Sugarhill! (SUGARHILL!) Ahh ahh, and let your worries take a chill pill You go ahh, ahh, ah ahh oh ooh Chicka-pow! Ha-ha-ha-ha-haa -- hoo hoo! (Hey could somebody turn their ?butt?) Shake your body down, chicka-pow! A get, a get, a get ready What you see is what you get And you ain't seen nothin yet I don't think I'm bad don't box in no karate Just an MC to put the boogie in your body Go, back and forth then forth and back We're the Sugarhill Gang we take no slack Don't wear diamond rings or drive big cars But the people just treat us like movie stars We go dang diddy dang di-dang di-dang diggy diggy Dang diddy dang di-dang di-dang diggy diggy Dang diddy dang di-dang di-dang diggy diggy Dang diddy dang di-dang di-dang diggy diggy It's up my back, it's around my neck Woo-HAH! Got them all in check See it's up my back, it's around my neck Woo-HAH! Got them all in check Ah let's scream, ah let's shout Ah let's turn this function out And keep keep it on, but you don't rush Let's make this party the real Cold Crush Let's scream, ah let's shout Ah let's turn this function out And keep keep it on, but you don't quit Ah let's make this party the sure Well I'm the Master G, and I'm the best All the ladies say my voice is rated X I'm a touch of lightning, a taste of fire Well I'm the Master G, and I'm your desire Young ladies, I said I rock the nation 'Cause I got my own, transportation I can rock just about, any age So let your fingers do the walkin through the yellow page Shake it, ah don't break it 'Cause I know we can make make make it You go ah, ahh, ah ah oh ooh And if you're ready to party and you're ready to jam Scream it out and say, I am! (I AM!) Some-body! (SOME-BODY!) Now you know you're hot You go ah, ahh, ah ah oh ooh (Say what?) Shake your body down! Chicka-pow! Wooooooooooooooooooooooooeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Ooooaaah ooooaaah! Ah huh hah hah! I see you girl, c'mon wit it now I want to rock your world Get it, so get get it, get ready for this C'mon! Closer closer, ooooaaah ooooaaah! All the girls Aight baby I like to move it mama ahhahaha A-hah-hah-hah-haa Rrrrrrrrrrrrrah! C'mon, yeah, closer Wooo-hah! See that girl there? To the beat beat beat Ah hah hah Chicka-pow, ah huh huh huh huh huh, rrrrh, rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrah! There you go, hah hah hah! Ahh, ahh girl, yeah baby To rock your world, ooooaaah, ooooaaah Pick it up, bring it up get down Hoo, hah, hoo, hah Rrrrrrrrrrrrrah! They definitely gotta be groovin now Aight baby I like to move it mama ahhahaha Say say say, ha ha Say the bass was in your face The hah's make you, made you rock 'ello m'love can I have this dance why'know? Ahahahah-ha-hah We got the groove to make you move Oh me like it so, me like it so Sugarhill Sugarhill And you know that! Everywhere Shake it up, shake it up
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Written by: CLIFTON CHASE, CHERYL LORRAINE COOK, RONALD LAPREAD, GUY ANTHONY O'BRIEN, SYLVIA ROBINSON, MICHAEL ANTHONY WRIGHT
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15 facts about this song
Music Genre"8th Wonder" by The Sugarhill Gang is categorized in the music genre of old-school hip hop.
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Release YearThe song was released in the year 1980 as a part of their studio album of the same name.
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Album"8th Wonder" is the second studio album produced by the group The Sugarhill Gang.
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Song LengthThe length of the song is approximately 7 minutes and 23 seconds, longer than average radio play songs.
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ProducersThe song was produced by big name producers like Jigsaw Productions and Sylvia Robinson, who is also known as "The Mother of Hip Hop."
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LabelThe hip hop label that released ‘8th Wonder’ was Sugar Hill Records, one of the pioneering record companies in the hip hop industry.
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Influence"8th Wonder" significantly influenced hip hop and is considered as one of the tracks that helped establish it as a mainstream music genre.
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SamplesThe song is notably famous for its usage of rhythmic samples from the hit disco songs "Love Rollercoaster" by Ohio Players and "Let's Dance (Make Your Body Move)" by West Street Mob.
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Chart PerformanceThe song "8th Wonder" was able to chart #15 on the R&B/Hip-hop billboard charts and #82 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Legacy"8th Wonder" continues to be celebrated today and has been sampled by multiple artists in various songs including N.W.A's "Gangsta Gangsta" and Dr. Dre's "Gorgeous".
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Classic LineThe line "Jump on it" from "8th Wonder" remains one of the most well-recognized song lines in hip-hop history.
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Album’s SuccessDespite the lukewarm response to the song itself, the album achieved massive success, making it to the top position (#1) on the R&B/Hip-hop album chart.
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Artistic ApproachKnown for their storytelling approach in rap, "8th Wonder" is filled with the Sugarhill Gang’s vibrant narratives and storytelling, contributing to its popularity.
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Critic ReviewsThe song received positive reviews for its beat and way of storytelling, however, some critics commented on its lyric simplicity.
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Dance ImpactThe song is also known for marking a significant impact on dance culture, as it was regularly played during breakdance battles in the early '80s.
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