The company was founded by Cliff Chenfeld and Craig Balsam in 2001 under Razor & Tie Entertainment. The albums are composed of "kid-friendly" versions of the latest songs on Top 40 radio and are sung by young children. Each year, Kidz Bop releases 2 volume CDs, as well of 4 "music compilations".
According to Billboard, three Kidz Bop albums were among the top ten children's albums sold in 2010, including both of the top two albums. Kidz Bop 18 was the #1 kids’ album of 2010; Kidz Bop 17 ranked in at #2, and Kidz Bop 16 was #10.
In addition to music, the brand also has a social networking and content sharing website, KidzBop.com.
24K Magic
KIDZ BOP Kids Lyrics
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Hey, what y'all trying to do?
24 karat magic in the air
Head to toe soul player
Uh, look out!
Kidz Bop, it's show time (Show time)
Show time (Show time)
Oh they don't know? (Go on tell 'em)
Oh they don't know? (Go on tell 'em)
I bet they know soon as we walk in (Showin' up)
Wearing Cuban links (ya)
Designer things (ya)
Inglewood's finest shoes (Whoop, whoop)
Don't look too hard
Might hurt ya'self
Known to give the color red the blues
Ooh yeah, I'm a dangerous one with some money in my pocket
(Keep up)
So many pretty ones around me and they know just how to talk it
(Keep up)
Why you mad? Fix ya face
Ain't my fault y'all be jocking
(Keep up)
Hey kids, come on
Put your pinky rings up to the moon
Hey, what y'all trying to do?
24 karat magic in the air
Head to toe soul player
Uh look out
They ain't ready for me
I'm a dangerous one with some money in my pocket
(Keep up)
So many pretty ones around me and they know just how to talk it
(Keep up)
Why you mad? Fix ya face
Ain't my fault y'all be jocking
(Keep up)
Hey kids, come on
Put your pinky rings up to the moon
Hey kids
What y'all trying to do?
24 karat magic in the air
Head to toe soul player
Uh, look out!
(Wooh)
Everywhere I go they be like
Ooh, soul player ooh
Everywhere I go they be like
Ooh, soul player ooh
Everywhere I go they be like
Ooh, soul player ooh
Now, now, now
Watch me break it down like (Uh)
24 karat, 24 karat magic
Don't fight the feeling
Invite the feeling
Just put your pinky rings up to the moon
Kids, what y'all trying to do?
24 karat magic in the air
Head to toe soul player
Put your pinky rings up to the moon
Kids, what y'all trying to do? (Do)
24 karat magic in the air
Head to toe soul player
(24 karat)
Uh, look out
24 karat magic, magic, magic
The Kidz Bop Kids' song "24K Magic" is an upbeat track that is all about living the high life and enjoying the excesses that come with it. With a catchy chorus that encourages listeners to put their pinky rings up to the moon, the song is a celebration of wealth and the confidence that comes with it.
The song begins with a call to action, encouraging kids to put their pinky rings up to the moon and asking what they're trying to do. The chorus then kicks in, repeating the phrase "24 karat magic in the air" and describing the singer as a head-to-toe soul player. The verses are all about the singer's swagger and confidence, with lines like "So many pretty ones around me and they know just how to talk it" and "Known to give the color red the blues." The song ends with a breakdown that encourages listeners to "Don't fight the feeling, invite the feeling" and put their pinky rings up to the moon.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Kids, put yo' pinky rings up to the moon
Children, raise your pinky fingers towards the sky
Hey, what y'all trying to do?
What are you attempting to accomplish right now?
24 karat magic in the air
An atmosphere filled with pure gold energy
Head to toe soul player
A person who is supremely skilled and confident in rhythm and expression
Uh, look out!
Be on high alert!
Kidz Bop, it's show time (Show time)
Kidz Bop is ready to begin their performance
Guess who's back again?
Can you guess who has returned?
Oh they don't know? (Go on tell 'em)
Oh, they are unaware? Allow me to enlighten them.
I bet they know soon as we walk in (Showin' up)
I am confident that they will recognize us immediately upon arrival
Wearing Cuban links (ya)
Sporting fashionable Cuban chains
Designer things (ya)
Wearing clothing and accessories from exclusive designers
Inglewood's finest shoes (Whoop, whoop)
The best footwear available from Inglewood, California
Don't look too hard
Do not stare too intensely
Might hurt ya'self
You could potentially harm yourself
Known to give the color red the blues
We have a reputation for defeating our rivals
Ooh yeah, I'm a dangerous one with some money in my pocket (Keep up)
I am a formidable opponent who is financially secure
So many pretty ones around me and they know just how to talk it (Keep up)
There are numerous attractive individuals attempting to impress me with their words
Why you mad? Fix ya face
What is the reason behind your anger? Adjust your facial expression
Ain't my fault y'all be jocking (Keep up)
I am not to blame for the fact that you are imitating me
They ain't ready for me
They are not adequately prepared for my presence
Everywhere I go they be like Ooh, soul player ooh
People are often impressed by my charismatic and talented nature
Now, now, now Watch me break it down like (Uh)
Observe me as I detail the specifics (Uh)
24 karat, 24 karat magic
Pure, unadulterated magic
Don't fight the feeling Invite the feeling
Embrace the sensation that is occurring
Put your pinky rings up to the moon Kids, what y'all trying to do?
Raise your small fingers towards the heavens. Children, what objective are you pursuing?
24 karat magic in the air Head to toe soul player
A palpable energy of excellence, from head to toe, demonstrating mastery of rhythm and expression.
Uh, look out 24 karat magic, magic, magic
Be aware and alert, as there is an abundance of pure and undiluted magic present.
Writer(s): Hernandez Peter Gene, Brown Christopher Steven
Contributed by Eva I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.