Her real name … Read Full Bio ↴Ya Kid K is the older sister of the artist known as Leki.
Her real name is Manuela Barbra Moasco Kamosi and was born in Zaire in 1973.
This rapper was originally introduced to UK audiences through her work with dance music act, Technotronic.
She had moved to Belgium when she was 11 years old, then Chicago, Illinois, USA, where she was introduced to rap and deep house music.
On her return to Belgium she teamed up with Jo Bogaert of Technotronic.
Together they performed on 1989's international hit single, "Pump Up The Jam", though her contribution was uncredited.
She then appeared alongside professional and personal partner MC Eric on the breakthrough hit, "This Beat Is Technotronic". They teamed up again with Technotronic for "Get Up! (Before The Night Is Over)', which was another major international hit.
The birth of a child then interrupted her plans and her projected solo career petered out with the release of an unsuccessful album ("One World Nation"), despite the inclusion of the US hit "Move This'.
She has performed the occasional guest vocal since then, including appearances with Technotronic on 1995's Recall and June 2000"s single, "The Mariachi".
In 2002, she released "Take A Trip" on Semini Records.
Pump Up the Jam
Ya Kid K Lyrics
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While you feet are stompin'
And the jam is pumpin'
Look at here the crowd is jumpin'
Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor
Seek us that's where the party's at
And you'll find out if you're too bad
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
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Pump up the jam, pump it up
While you feet are stompin'
And the jam is pumpin'
Look at here the crowd is jumpin'
Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor
Seek us that's where the party's at
And you'll find out if you're too bad
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
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Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
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While you feet are stompin'
And the jam is pumpin'
Look at here the crowd is jumpin'
Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor
Seek us that's where the party's at
And you'll find out if you're too bad
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
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Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
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Get your booty on the floor tonight
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Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
The lyrics of the song "Pump Up the Jam" by Ya Kid K are all about getting a party started and motivating people to dance. The singer encourages the crowd to pump up the music, jump and stomp with their feet, and dance the night away. The chorus repeats the phrase "pump up the jam" as an invitation to get the music louder and create a better atmosphere. The verses also call for people to get their "booty on the floor" and make their day by having fun and letting go of their inhibitions.
The song can be interpreted as a call for people to let loose and enjoy life to the fullest. It's a reminder that sometimes all it takes to make a good time is some good music, good company, and a willingness to let go and dance. The lyrics also highlight the important role music and dancing can play in bringing people together and creating a sense of community.
Line by Line Meaning
Pump up the jam, pump it up
Increase the volume and intensity of the music
While you feet are stompin'
When you dance energetically
And the jam is pumpin'
And the music is playing loud and strong
Look at here the crowd is jumpin'
Observe how the audience is enthusiastically moving to the rhythm
Pump it up a little more
Increase the volume and energy level slightly
Get the party going on the dance floor
Encourage people to start dancing and having fun
Seek us that's where the party's at
Find us, where the best part of the party is happening
And you'll find out if you're too bad
You'll discover if you're cool enough to party with us
I don't want a place to stay
I'm not looking for a quiet place to rest
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Dance and enjoy yourself tonight
Make my day
Make me happy, fulfill my desires
Pump up the jam, pump it up
Increase the volume and intensity of the music
A pump it up yo pump it
Keep the energy level high
Make my, make my, make
Repeatedly emphasize my desire to be happy
Pump it, pump it, pump it
Keep the dance beat going strong
Pump it, pump it, pump it up
Really boost the volume and intensity of the music
Make my day, yo
Make me happy, like, right now
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Manuela Kamosi, Thomas De Quincey
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Pump up the jam, pump it up
While you feet are stompin'
And the jam is pumpin'
Look at here the crowd is jumpin'
Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor
Seek us that's where the party's at
And you'll find out if you're too bad
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
Make my day
Make my day
Make my day
Make my day
Pump up the jam, pump it up
While you feet are stompin'
And the jam is pumpin'
Look at here the crowd is jumpin'
Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor
Seek us that's where the party's at
And you'll find out if you're too bad
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
Make my day
Make my, make my, make
Make my day
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Make my day
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While you feet are stompin'
And the jam is pumpin'
Look at here the crowd is jumpin'
Pump it up a little more
Get the party going on the dance floor
Seek us that's where the party's at
And you'll find out if you're too bad
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
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Make my day
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Make my day, yo
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
I don't want a place to stay
Get your booty on the floor tonight
Make my day
Arturo Arteta Pineda
La verdadera interprete de technotronic. Revolucionaron la musica. Mis respetos
Fernando Letrinta
Som top de mais....e olha que sou de 81.... E sempre curti esse estilo de música.....Se Deus me permitir até os 90 anos quero estar ouvindo anos 80 e 90
M.A. Arch
She IS awesome and incredibly cool. Love her style, sound, and music. This girl is rockin' it all-the-way-out. Now she's a mother of several children. Good for her. She reigns supremely in the history of House music.
Angela Castro Ruiz
Gran tema que reventó pistas y no pasará de moda nunca
Juan carlos
Yo lo escuchaba de chico, en los 80, es increíble que todavía nadie lo haya igualado, los 80 fueron una gran época.
𝐆𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐯8
Som imortal!!pode passar mil e mil anos e não canso de escutar.
Benito Mendoza
Esto es música señores dedicada para quienes no tienen hoy día buenos exponentes musicales los noventeros tuvimos calidad yeah...
Juan Carlos de la Torre
Después de mas de 30 años me entero que Kid K era una chica. Muy talentosa y se escondió de la fama por su corta edad. Algo muy inteligente de parte de ella o de sus padres.
anthony lopez
Cuando escucho esta música recuerdo que cuando salieron estos temas se escuchaban nítido su sonido y eso espectacular.-
Edna Silva
45 años y para mi sigue siendo la mejor musica d mis tiempos