"Whoot, There It Is" is a song by American hip hop group 95 South, released in March 1993, by label Wrap, as the lead single from debut album, Quad City Knock (1993). It was produced and written by C.C. Lemonhead and Jay Ski (the Bass Mechanics), the production duo who were responsible for several other popular Miami bass acts including the 69 Boyz, Quad City DJs and Dis-n-Dat. The Bass Mechanics also produced "Whoot, Here It Is", released by Dis-n-Dat. "Whoot, There It Is" peaked at No. 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100, while also receiving a platinum certification from the RIAA for sales of one million copies on July 28, 1993.
Controversy After 95 South released "Whoot, There It Is", a similar song, "Whoomp! (There It Is)", was released by the duo Tag Team.
95 South claims that their song was stolen by Tag Team.
Music video Charles Aaron from Spin commented on the music video for "Whoot, There It Is", "A classic of the genre—tailgate party gone buck-wild. Priceless telephone pole routine."
Track listing "Whoot, There It Is" (club version)- 6:05 "Whoot, There It Is" (radio version)- 4:26 "Hump wit It" (club mix)- 6:14 "Whoot, There It Is" (album version)- 3:05
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1993)PeakpositionCanada Retail Singles (The Record) 1US Billboard Hot 10011US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)7US Hot Rap Singles (Billboard)3US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)12US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)27
Year-end charts Chart (1993) PositionUS Billboard Hot 10044US Cash Box Top 10039
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