The group, originally comprised of then adolescent; Aqil Davidson, Brandon Mitchell, Markell Riley, and Keith "K.C." Hanns, was formed around 1988 as Wrecks-n-Effect. Their first release, an eponymous EP of six tracks for Atlantic Records, included the singles "Go For What You Know", "Let's Do It Again" (which sampled The Staple Singers hit song), and a self-titled track sampling Jimmy Castor's "Bertha Butt Boogie". They received little promotion from Atlantic however, and, with the help of one-time manager and alleged gangster Gene Griffin, jumped ship for Motown Records. When they released their self-titled debut album the following year, "K.C." had left and the group had become a trio. Wrecks-n-Effect was produced by producer/songwriter Teddy Riley (brother of Markell Riley), and rapper/producer Redhead Kingpin; reached #16 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and #103 on The Billboard Top 200 chart, while its singles "Juicy" and "New Jack Swing" met a similar fate with the exception of "New Jack Swing" becoming a #1 single on the Billboard Rap chart. Tragically, Mitchell was killed in a shooting incident shortly after its release in 1990.
The group, now a duo of Aqil Davison and Markell Riley, changed the spelling of their name from Wrecks-n-Effect to Wreckx-n-Effect (the "X" symbolizing the loss of Mitchell) and followed up their first self titled album with 1992's Hard Or Smooth on MCA Records. Hard Or Smooth fared far better than their debut, selling just under 2 million copies and reaching #9 on the Billboard Top 200 and #6 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
The album also produced the multi-platinum, #2 hit single "Rump Shaker", kept at bay on the charts only by Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You", from her best-selling The Bodyguard Soundtrack. The accompanying video received substantial criticism for its "exploitation" of women in bikinis, despite its setting of a fun day at the beach, the New York Daily News referring to Wreckx as "Horny Little Rap Kids". "Rump Shaker" is also notable for featuring a verse (performed by Teddy Riley) written by a young Pharrell Williams, who, along with fellow future-Neptune Chad Hugo, contributed additional production work as Teddy Riley's then-protégés.
Wreckx-n-Effect had by this point seemingly reached the peak of their career as a group. Their long-delayed third album, 1996's Rap's New Generation, was not well-received or supported by their label MCA, who had grown weary of internal differences between the Riley brothers and Davidson. Not long afterwards the group disbanded.
In 2003 Aqil Davidson launched the indie label Control Records, and continues to perform under the name EmperA.
In October 2004, "New Jack Swing" appeared in the popular video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on the in-game New Jack Swing radio station, CSR 103.9.
Rump Shaker
Wreckx-N-Effect Lyrics
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And a poom-poom, just shake ya rump
All I want to do is zoom-a-zoom-zoom-zoom
And a poom-poom, just shake ya rump
All I want to do is zoom-a-zoom-zoom-zoom
And a poom-poom, just shake ya rump
All I want to do is zoom-a-zoom-zoom-zoom
And a poom-poom, just shake ya rump
Check baby check baby one two three four
Check baby check baby one two three
Check baby check baby one two
Check baby check baby one
It's called the rump shaker, the beats is like sweeter than candy
I'm feelin' manly and your shaker's comin' in handy
Slide em across from new york down by your Virginia
Ticklin' you around Delaware before I enter
Turn to seduction from face hips to feet
A wiggle and a jiggle can make the night complete
Now since you got the body of the year, come and get the award
Here's a hint, it's like a long sharp sword
Flip tail, so let me see you shake it up like dice
The way you shake your rump is turnin' mighty men to mice
But a plus got a surprise that's a back breaker
Now let me see you shake your rump like a rump shaker
All I want to do is zoom-a-zoom-zoom-zoom
And a poom-poom, just shake ya rump
All I want to do is zoom-a-zoom-zoom-zoom
And a poom-poom, just shake ya rump
All I want to do is zoom-a-zoom-zoom-zoom
And a poom-poom, just shake ya rump
All I want to do is zoom-a-zoom-zoom-zoom
And a poom-poom, just shake ya rump
Check baby check baby one two three four
Check baby check baby one two three
Check baby check baby one two
Check baby check baby one
Yup yup it's teddy, ready with the one-two checker
Wreckx-n-effect is in effects but I'm the wrecker
Of the track 'bout the honey shakin' rumps and they backs in
Booties of the cuties steady shakin' but relaxin'
The action, is packed in a jam like a closet
Beats bound to get you up, cold flowin 'like a faucet
Not mean to make you sit, not mean to make you jump
But yep make the hotties in the party shake your rump
I like the way you comb your hair (uh!)
I like the stylish clothes you wear (uh!)
It's just the little things you do (uh!)
That makes me want to get with you (uh!)
All I want to do is zoom-a-zoom-zoom-zoom
And a poom-poom, just shake ya rump
All I want to do is zoom-a-zoom-zoom-zoom
And a poom-poom, just shake ya rump
All I want to do is zoom-a-zoom-zoom-zoom
And a poom-poom, just shake ya rump
All I want to do is zoom-a-zoom-zoom-zoom
And a poom-poom, just shake ya rump
Shake it, shake it, shake it now shake it
She can spend every birthday butt naked
Body is soft, makin' me want to squish her
More just than a game, a rumper like a sub-woofer
Shake it to the left (shake it) shake it to the right
I don't mind stickin' it to her every single night
Come on, pass the poom poom, send it to poppa
Shake it baby shake it baby shake it don't stoppa
Let me see you do the booty hop (hop)
And now make the booty stop
Now drop and do the booty wop (ooh)
The way you shakin' your reals, will appeal
Is makin of a whole lot of bills
But I ain't into trickin', just to treatin'
And I ain't into treatin' every trick that I'm meetin'
(nah nah nah nah nah nah nah)
Yeah, shake it baby, shake it now shake it like that
All I want to do is zoom-a-zoom-zoom-zoom
And a poom-poom, just shake ya rump
All I want to do is zoom-a-zoom-zoom-zoom
And a poom-poom, just shake ya rump
All I want to do is zoom-a-zoom-zoom-zoom
And a poom-poom, just shake ya rump
All I want to do is zoom-a-zoom-zoom-zoom
And a poom-poom, just shake ya rump
The song "Rump Shaker" by Wreckx-N-Effect is an upbeat and funky ode to the power of the female derriere. The lyrics are a somewhat tongue-in-cheek celebration of the art of booty-shaking and the effect it has on the male psyche. The chorus repeats the catchy refrain "All I wanna do is zoom-a-zoom-zoom-zoom and a poom-poom, just shake ya rump" which is both fun and memorable. The verses of the song tell the story of men who are captivated by a woman's "rump". They describe the various moves a woman might make to assert her sexual power: wiggling and jiggling, shaking it up like dice, and doing the "booty hop."
One notable feature of the song is the way it employs wordplay and clever rhymes. The phrases "zoom-a-zoom-zoom-zoom" and "poom-poom" are just a few of the nonsensical, yet catchy phrases that add to the overall fun of the song. The verses also contain numerous references to geographic locations on the east coast of the United States, including Virginia, Delaware, and New York. There are also several references to swords and other phallic symbols, which add to the humorous tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
All I want to do is zoom-a-zoom-zoom-zoom
I am solely fixated on shaking my hips in a very rhythmic and particular manner
And a poom-poom, just shake ya rump
Additionally, I would be greatly pleased if you shook your buttocks with vigor and enthusiasm
Check baby check baby one two three four
Please confirm your readiness to engage in the aforementioned hip gyrations and buttock shaking
Check baby check baby one two three
I require further confirmation of your agreement to participate in these hip movements and posterior vibrations
Check baby check baby one two
Again, I ask that you indicate your willingness to engage in the desired rhythmic movements of your hips and derriere
Check baby check baby one
Once more, I request that you confirm that you are ready and willing to participate in the movements of your hips and gluteal muscles
It's called the rump shaker, the beats is like sweeter than candy
The dance we are about to engage in is colloquially referred to as the 'rump shaker,' and the accompanying music is very enjoyable and pleasant, like a delicious confection
I'm feelin' manly and your shaker's comin' in handy
I am feeling particularly masculine at the moment, and your impressive posterior is proving to be quite useful for this dance
Slide em across from new york down by your Virginia
I am metaphorically sliding my hands along your body, from New York down to Virginia
Ticklin' you around Delaware before I enter
Before entering into the more intimate aspects of this dance, I am metaphorically 'tickling' you around Delaware
Turn to seduction from face hips to feet
I am now shifting my focus from your face to your hips and feet, to more fully engage in this dance of seduction
A wiggle and a jiggle can make the night complete
Simply by moving your body in a wiggling and jiggling fashion, we can achieve a sense of satisfaction and completion with this dance
Now since you got the body of the year, come and get the award
Given that you possess an incredibly attractive and well-formed physique, I encourage you to receive and enjoy the accolades that you so richly deserve
Here's a hint, it's like a long sharp sword
I am providing you with a clever and suggestive hint about the nature of the 'award' for your impressive physique that I referenced earlier
Flip tail, so let me see you shake it up like dice
I am encouraging you to shake your hips and buttocks with such vigor and enthusiasm that it resembles the action of rolling a pair of dice in a gambling game
The way you shake your rump is turnin' mighty men to mice
Your impressive and alluring movements are having a profound impact on the men around you, rendering even the mightiest individuals powerless in their presence
But a plus got a surprise that's a back breaker
However, I have an unexpected surprise that will be quite impressive and awe-inspiring
Now let me see you shake your rump like a rump shaker
Please demonstrate your incredible rump-shaking abilities, similar to those performed by an accomplished 'rump shaker'
Yup yup it's teddy, ready with the one-two checker
I am introducing myself as Teddy, and I am prepared to bring my skills to bear in this dance
Wreckx-n-effect is in effects but I'm the wrecker
My group, Wreckx-n-effect, is known for our dance skills, but I personally am the individual who is most capable of captivating and impressing with my movements
Of the track 'bout the honey shakin' rumps and they backs in
This song is about women who exhibit impressive rump-shaking abilities, as well as their other physical attributes
Booties of the cuties steady shakin' but relaxin'
These women are able to shake their buttocks in a steady and impressive fashion while simultaneously appearing relaxed and comfortable
The action, is packed in a jam like a closet
This dance is incredibly lively and energetic, similar to a crowded space such as a cramped closet
Beats bound to get you up, cold flowin 'like a faucet
The energetic and fast-paced music is guaranteed to motivate and energize you, with an unstoppable flow similar to that of a faucet
Not mean to make you sit, not mean to make you jump
I am not attempting to force you to sit or jump, but rather to encourage a specific type of dancing movement
But yep make the hotties in the party shake your rump
Instead, I am inviting the attractive women in attendance to engage in our preferred style of dancing, specifically involving shaking of the buttocks
I like the way you comb your hair (uh!)
I find your physical appearance and grooming choices to be quite impressive and attractive
I like the stylish clothes you wear (uh!)
Your clothing choices are also quite fashionable and impressive to me
It's just the little things you do (uh!)
It is your attention to subtle details that truly make you stand out and impress me
That makes me want to get with you (uh!)
I am drawn to you by your overall appearance and behavior, and am experiencing a strong desire to pursue a romantic relationship with you
Shake it, shake it, shake it now shake it
Please continue to shake your hips and butt in a rhythmic and pleasing manner
She can spend every birthday butt naked
This woman is so physically attractive that she could easily spend every birthday without clothing, and still attract and impress everyone around her
Body is soft, makin' me want to squish her
Her body is so appealingly soft and inviting that I find myself wanting to hug or embrace her tightly
More just than a game, a rumper like a sub-woofer
This dance and its accompanying physical movements are more than just a game or a passing fancy; rather, it is akin to the powerful and impressive bass rumbling of a sub-woofer in a sound system
Shake it to the left (shake it) shake it to the right
Please shake your hips and butt to both the left and the right, in a pleasing and rhythmic manner
I don't mind stickin' it to her every single night
I would be more than happy to engage in physical intimacy with her on a nightly basis
Come on, pass the poom poom, send it to poppa
Please share your impressive buttocks with me, and transmit them to me in a fashion similar to giving a gift to one's father
Shake it baby shake it baby shake it don't stoppa
Please shake your hips and buttocks with incredible vigor and enthusiasm, continuing to do so without ceasing
Let me see you do the booty hop (hop)
Please demonstrate a particular type of hip movement known as the 'booty hop'
And now make the booty stop
Please gradually cease this specific type of hip movement
Now drop and do the booty wop (ooh)
Please initiate a different type of hip movement known as the 'booty wop,' and continue to do so with enthusiasm
The way you shakin' your reals, will appeal
Your real and impressive physical attributes are extremely appealing to me
Is makin of a whole lot of bills
The amount of money that you are capable of generating or earning is significant and impressive, due in part to your physical assets
But I ain't into trickin', just to treatin'
While I am impressed by your physical beauty and capabilities, I am not interested in engaging in manipulative or dishonest behavior in order to access those attributes; rather, I simply wish to treat you with respect and dignity
(nah nah nah nah nah nah nah)
This particular phrase is simply repeated multiple times for emphasis, and does not convey any additional meaning
Yeah, shake it baby, shake it now shake it like that
This dance is incredibly enjoyable and invigorating, particularly considering the impressive physical attributes of the participants, and I enthusiastically encourage continued motion in an exciting and pleasing fashion
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Wynn, Markell Riley, Anton Lamont Hollins, Etterlene Jordan, Eldra Debarge, William Debarge, AQqil Davidson, Pharrell Williams, David Porter, Teddy Riley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jamareer
2024 & still bumping this 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@ThomasMercado-rj9oz
Agreed
@gustavochavez9063
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@Reina0101
Same here!! 🙌🏼🔥
@wolfofgolf71
better than 99% hip-hopolo now ...
@GeslerDavidAvalo
Yes my Lord!
@dray4393
Some of these women are grandmothers and Sunday school teachers in 2024😂😂. Gen Z, if you want to know what grandma was doing 32yrs ago, keep watching this video😂😂
@Bogancharisma
Yeap, and I bet they're hot grand mammas
@kcorpora1
These females are now ages:
minimum 18=48.
max 24=54.
Incredible!
Grandchild look at your Grandma 30 years ago! Sexy as sh!@##t
@dominicbonora6099
Teddy Riley is/was EXTREMELY UNDERRATED. The man is behind some of the greatest songs from the 80s 90s 00s 10s. People need to put some respect on that man.