Boom! Shake the Room
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
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10 facts about this song
Artist-related Fact"Boom! Shake the Room" is a song by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, an American hip hop duo. The Fresh Prince is better known today as leading Hollywood actor Will Smith.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a smash hit around the world. It reached number 1 in the UK Singles Chart in September 1993 and also hit the Top 10 in the U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart.
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GenreThe track is characterized as "party rap," a sub-genre of hip hop that prioritizes upbeat, danceable tracks over focusing on serious lyrical themes.
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Album Information"Boom! Shake the Room" is a track from their fifth studio album, "Code Red," released in 1993.
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VideoThe music video for the song was shot during the 1993 Philadelphia Phillies baseball team's pennant race and contains footage from one of their games.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Jive Records label, a major label known for its catalog of various leading artists in pop, hip-hop, and RnB.
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AwardsThough not winning any major awards, the track's commercial success and memorable lyrics demonstrate a high point in DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince's musical career.
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Last SingleInterestingly, it was the duo's last single to reach the Top 20 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Re-releasesIn 1995, the song was re-released as part of a remix on their Greatest Hits album.
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LegacyWill Smith is said to occasionally perform "Boom! Shake the Room" at special events or on talk shows, demonstrating the lasting appeal of this iconic song.
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