Hot, Cool & Vicious received little attention until a San Francisco DJ named Cameron Paul created a remix of "Push It" (The b-side to "Tramp"). Mr. Paul's remix of "Push It", rereleased as a single, quickly became a national hit and was nominated for a Grammy, pushing both the single and LP to Platinum album status.
They released A Salt With a Deadly Pepa, which was only a minor hit, though it featured "Shake Your Thang". Their third original LP, Blacks Magic, which received generally positive reviews and expanded Salt-N-Pepa's fanbase among hip hop fans using more R&B. It included "Let's Talk About Sex", one of their biggest songs.
Salt-N-Pepa left Next Plateau and the influence of Azor released "Very Necessary", a largely self-produced album in 1993 (see 1993 in music), and it performed very well on the charts, buoyed by "Shoop" and "Whatta Man" (with En Vogue). In 1994, they appeared in the motion picture "Who's The Man?".
The less commercially successful single "None of Your Business," won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance in 1995. Since Very Necessary, both Salt and Pepa have focused primarily on their acting careers. They released their final album "Brand New" in 1997.
Despite their girl group beginnings, Salt-N-Pepa insist that they wrote many of the lyrics on their first album, and by Blacks Magic they displayed a sex positive, and responsible, feminism, and are often seen as innovators or role models.
In March 1999, Salt-N-Pepa embarked on their final live tour. Pepa (Sandy Denton) married Treach of Naughty By Nature on July 27, 1999. Salt-N-Pepa's greatest-hits album, entitled Salt-N-Pepa: The Best Of was released on January 25, 2000. Treach and Pepa were divorced on July 31, 2001. The group officially disbanded in 2002. Upon disbanding, Salt (Cheryl James) claimed she had become a born-again Christian, and would no longer be involved in hip-hop. However, all that changed when Cheryl announced that she would be releasing her first solo cd "Salt of the Earth" which later changed to "Salt Unrapped".
Cheryl James and Sandy Denton appeared on VH1's Hip Hop Honors in November 2004 without Spinderella. They did not perform.
In March 2005, it was announced that Sandy Denton would join Jose Canseco, Bronson Pinchot, Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth, Caprice Bourret, Janice Dickinson, and Carey Hart on the 5th season of the VH1 series The Surreal Life.
Salt-N-Pepa reunited on September 22, 2005, and gave their first performance in six years. They sang Whatta Man, along with En Vogue, as a part of VH1's Hip Hop Honors program.
Push It
Salt-N-Pepa Lyrics
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Ah, push it
(Hit it)
Ooh, baby, baby
Baby, baby
Ooh, baby, baby
Ah, push it
Ah, push it
Ah, push it (hey, get up on this)
Ah, push it
(Get up on this)
Ow baby
Salt and Pepa's here
Salt, Salt, Salt, Salt, Salt and Pepa's here
Salt, Salt, Salt, Salt, Salt, Salt and Pepa's here
Salt and Pep-, Salt and Pep-, Salt and Pepa's here
Salt, Salt, Salt
Salt and Pepa's here
Now, now, now, wait a minute, y'all
This dance ain't for everybody
Only the sexy people
So all you fly mothers
Get on out there and dance
Dance, I said!
Salt and Pepa's here, and we're in effect
Want you to push it, babe
Coolin' by day then at night working up a sweat
Come on girls, let's go show the guys that we know
How to become number one in a hot party show
Now push it
Ah, push it
Push it good
Ah, push it
Push it real good
Ah, push it
Push it good
Ah, push it
P-push it real good
Hey
Ow
Push it good
Ooh, baby, baby
Baby, baby
Ooh, baby, baby
Ba-baby, baby
Push it good
Push it real good
Ah, push it
Ah, push it
Yo, yo, yo, yo, baby-pop
Yeah, you come here, gimme a kiss
Better make it fast or else I'm gonna get pissed
Can't you hear the music's pumpin' hard like I wish you would?
Now push it
Push it good
Push it real good
Push it good
P-push it real good
Ah, push it
Get up on this (uh)
Get up on this (uh, uh, uh)
Get up on this (hey)
Get up on this (hit it)
Boy, you really got me going
You got me so
I don't know what I'm doing
Ah, push it
Ah, push it
Boy, you really got me going
You got me so
I don't know what I'm doing
Ah, push it
Ah, push it
Ah
Ah, push it
Push-push-push it, push it
Push it, Push-push-push it, push it
Push it, push it
Push it, push it, push it
Push it, push it
Push it, push it, push it
Salt-N-Pepa's "Push It" is a classic dance anthem that encourages listeners to get up and move. The lyrics begin with the repetition of "Ah, push it," which sets the tone for the song's upbeat, infectious rhythm. The chorus then introduces the lines "Ooh, baby, baby / baby, baby," which are repeated throughout the track as a call to action.
The song is essentially about having a good time on the dance floor and using music as a means of self-expression. The lyrics feature playful innuendos and flirtatious exchanges between Salt and Pepa, the female rappers behind the track. They encourage their audience to let go and enjoy themselves, with lines like "Coolin' by day then at night working up a sweat" and "Only the sexy people / So all you fly mothers / Get on out there and dance."
Line by Line Meaning
Ah, push it
Encouragement for pushing beyond limits
(Hit it)
Instruction for beginning the music
Ooh, baby, baby
Sultry invitation for romance
Baby, baby
Repeated sultry invitation for romance
Ba-baby, baby (get up on this)
Sultry invitation for romance, followed by encouragement to get up and dance
Ah, push it
Encouragement for pushing beyond limits
Ah, push it
Encouragement for pushing beyond limits
Ah, push it (hey, get up on this)
Encouragement for pushing beyond limits, followed by encouragement to dance
(Get up on this)
Encouragement to dance
Ow baby
Ad-lib expressing enjoyment
Salt and Pepa's here
Announcement of the artists performing the song
Salt, Salt, Salt, Salt, Salt and Pepa's here
Repetition of announcement of the artists performing the song
Salt, Salt, Salt, Salt, Salt, Salt and Pepa's here
Repetition of announcement of the artists performing the song
Salt and Pep-, Salt and Pep-, Salt and Pepa's here
Repetition of announcement of the artists performing the song
Salt, Salt, Salt
Repetition of announcement of the artists performing the song
Salt and Pepa's here
Announcement of the artists performing the song
Now, now, now, wait a minute, y'all
Pause in music for speech
This dance ain't for everybody
Acknowledgment of exclusivity of dance
Only the sexy people
Declaration of who is allowed to dance
So all you fly mothers
Invitation for those who qualify to commence dancing
Get on out there and dance
Encouragement to commence dancing
Dance, I said!
Instruction to dance
Salt and Pepa's here, and we're in effect
Reassurance of the artists' presence
Want you to push it, babe
Request for the listener to dance energetically
Coolin' by day then at night working up a sweat
Description of the artists' routine
Come on girls, let's go show the guys that we know
Encouragement for women to showcase their dance skills
How to become number one in a hot party show
Declaration of desire to be the best dancers in the party
Now push it
Encouragement for energetic dance
Push it good
Encouragement for skilled dancing
Ah, push it
Encouragement for pushing beyond limits
Push it real good
Encouragement for skilled and energetic dancing
Push it good
Encouragement for skilled dancing
P-push it real good
Encouragement for skilled and energetic dancing
Hey
Ad-lib expressing enjoyment
Ow
Ad-lib expressing enjoyment
Push it good
Encouragement for skilled dancing
Ooh, baby, baby
Sultry invitation for romance
Baby, baby
Repeated sultry invitation for romance
Ooh, baby, baby
Sultry invitation for romance
Ba-baby, baby
Sultry invitation for romance
Push it good
Encouragement for skilled dancing
Push it real good
Encouragement for skilled and energetic dancing
Ah, push it
Encouragement for pushing beyond limits
Ah, push it
Encouragement for pushing beyond limits
Yo, yo, yo, yo, baby-pop
Addressing a potential love interest
Yeah, you come here, gimme a kiss
Assertive request for affection
Better make it fast or else I'm gonna get pissed
Not-so-subtle threat for prompt compliance
Can't you hear the music's pumpin' hard like I wish you would?
Reminder to the listener of the energetic music
Now push it
Encouragement for energetic dance
Push it good
Encouragement for skilled dancing
Push it real good
Encouragement for skilled and energetic dancing
Push it good
Encouragement for skilled dancing
P-push it real good
Encouragement for skilled and energetic dancing
Ah, push it
Encouragement for pushing beyond limits
Get up on this (uh)
Encouragement to dance
Get up on this (uh, uh, uh)
Encouragement to dance
Get up on this (hey)
Encouragement to dance
Get up on this (hit it)
Encouragement to dance
Boy, you really got me going
Acknowledgment of an emotional response to the music
You got me so
Interruption for dramatic effect
I don't know what I'm doing
Declaration of confusion due to the music
Ah, push it
Encouragement for pushing beyond limits
Ah, push it
Encouragement for pushing beyond limits
Boy, you really got me going
Acknowledgment of an emotional response to the music
You got me so
Interruption for dramatic effect
I don't know what I'm doing
Declaration of confusion due to the music
Ah, push it
Encouragement for pushing beyond limits
Ah, push it
Encouragement for pushing beyond limits
Ah
Ad-lib expressing enjoyment
Ah, push it
Encouragement for pushing beyond limits
Push-push-push it, push it
Repetition of encouragement for pushing beyond limits
Push it, Push-push-push it, push it
Repetition of encouragement for pushing beyond limits
Push it, push it
Repetition of encouragement for pushing beyond limits
Push it, push it, push it
Repetition of encouragement for pushing beyond limits
Push it, push it
Repetition of encouragement for pushing beyond limits
Push it, push it, push it
Repetition of encouragement for pushing beyond limits
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Herby Azor, Raymond Douglas Davies
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SunnyIlha
2:44
Yu! Come hea & gimmie a kiss!
Bettah make it fas,
Or else ah'm gonna get pissd...
Can't Yu hear da music
pumpin hard!, Like I wish you would!
They didn't swear cuss even one word! 👏😁👏
@rouxcelabuto9814
It's 2023, anyone still listening to this masterpiece?
@cerasa-is2pt
🙋🏽♀️🇮🇹
@EuphoricConcepts
ME ME ME 🙋🏼♀️
@dixiebower7549
Damn Skippy
@thaniabarrientos5247
our band plays it lol
@veganwutal1823
Greetz from Germany
@clairegibbens5020
2024 and this is still a major tune. My 19 year old daughter has this blasting out in her car. I brought her up with good taste in music
@FlowMama4207
😂 you did a good Job Momma ❤😂
@ForgeandFilm
@clairegibbens5020 agreed- good job! My 10yr old had it stuck in his head, that’s why we looked this video up, lol
@sarahkelly4026
This brought everyone to the dance floor at the all ages club in 1987.