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Written by: Herby Azor, Raymond Douglas Davies
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Formation History"Push It" was not initially a part of Salt-N-Pepa's album "Hot, Cool & Vicious" when it was first released. It was later added in as a remix on the B-side of the Tramp single. |
Success & PopularityIn the United States, "Push It" reached number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also a major hit in the UK, reaching number 2. |
Accidental CreationThe song was actually created by accident when producer Hurby "Luv Bug" Azor was messing around with a new sampler and created the song's iconic opening, which was meant to be an introduction for the album. |
Effect on Group's Career"Push It" was a turning point in Salt-N-Pepa's career, propelling them into mainstream popularity and cementing their significance in the field of hip hop. |
Grammy NominationThe song received a Grammy nomination in 1989 for Best Rap Performance, marking one of the earliest recognitions of rap in the Grammy’s history. |
Relevance TodayEven several decades after its release, "Push It" has remained culturally relevant and has been featured in various films and TV shows, like Marvel's Deadpool and the popular Netflix series GLOW. |
Composition of the TrackThe song does not contain much rapping instead it is distinct for its use of synthesizers and drum machines, synth-heavy style, and repetitious chorus which added to its catchiness. |
Inspiration"Push It" was allegedly inspired by a scene in the 1975 film Cooley High, where a character is dancing in a provocative manner. |
Misunderstood LyricsMany listeners have misinterpreted the meaning of the song. Despite its provocative title, the lyrics are fairly ambiguous and do not contain any explicit sexual content. |
Covers and ParodiesThe song has been covered and parodied many times in popular culture – from "Glee" and "South Park" to popular commercials and so on. This underscores its timeless appeal and enduring popularity. |
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