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"Jump Around" is a song by the American hip hop group House of Pain, produced by DJ Muggs of the hip hop group Cypress Hill, who has also covered the song. It became a hit in 1992, reaching number 3 in the United States. A 1993 re-release of the song in the United Kingdom, where the initial release had been a minor hit, peaked at number 8. "Jump Around" was featured at position 24 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 90s, number 66 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop, and number 325 on Blender's 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born. The song is popular among dancehall DJs and is widely regarded in the United Kingdom as a club classic.more »

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Pack it up, pack it inLet me beginI came to winBattle me that's a sinI won't tear the sack upPunk you'd better back upTry and play the role and the whole crew will act upGet up, stand up, come on!Come on, throw your hands upIf you've got the feeling jump across the ceilingMuggs is a funk fest, someone's talking junkYo, I'll bust em in the eyeAnd then I'll take the punks homeFeel it, funk itAmps it are junkingAnd I got more rhymes than there's cops that are dunkingDonuts shopSure 'nuff I got props from the kids on the HillPlus my mom and my pops[Chorus]I came to get down [Repeat: x 2]So get out your seats and jump aroundJump around [Repeat: x 3]Jump up Jump up and get down.Jump [Repeat: x 18]I'll serve your ass like John MacEnroeIf your girl steps up, I'm smacking the hoWord to your moms I came to drop bombsI got more rhymes than the bible's got psalmsAnd just like the Prodigal Son I've returnedAnyone stepping to me you'll get burned'Cause I got lyrics and you ain't got noneSo if you come to battle bring a shotgunBut if you do you're a fool, cause I duel to the deathTry and step to me you'll take your last breathI gots the skill, come get your fill'Cause when I shoot ta give, I shoot to kill[Chorus]I'm the cream of the crop, I rise to the topI never eat a pig cause a pig is a copOr better yet a terminatorLike Arnold SchwarzeneggerTryin' to play me out like as if my name was SegaBut I ain't going out like no punk bitchGet used to one style and you know I might switchIt up up and around, then buck buck you downPut out your head then you wake up in the Dawn of the DeadI'm coming to get ya, coming to get yaSpitting out lyrics homie I'll wet ya[Chorus]Jump [Repeat: x 32]Yo, this is dedicatedTo Joe, da flava, DakotaGrag yo bozac, punk

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House of Pain

House of Pain is an American hip hop group who released three albums in the 1990s before lead rapper Everlast left to pursue his solo career again. The group's name is a reference to the H.G. Wells novel The Island of Dr. Moreau, a reference carried further by the naming of their 2011 tour "He Who Breaks the Law". The group is best known for its 1992 hit single "Jump Around", which reached number 3 in the United States, number 6 in Ireland and number 8 in the United Kingdom. The group broke up in 1996 but reformed in 2010 as House of Pain, after the trio had been members of supergroup La co*ka Nostra for several years. more »

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Written by: Larry Muggerod, Kal Mann, Erik Schrody, David Appell

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification

"Jump Around" is a hip-hop song that blends elements of old-school rap and Irish folklore sounds into a unique and energetic track.

Release Information

The song was released on May 5, 1992, as the lead single from the group’s debut, self-titled album, 'House of Pain'.

Chart Performance

"Jump Around" peaked at number 3 on the United States Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the most successful single from House of Pain.

Iconic Instrumental

The song features a distinctive horn fanfare intro, which is sampled from Bob & Earl's 1963 track "Harlem Shuffle".

Music Video Feature

The music video for "Jump Around" was filmed in San Francisco and featured cameos from other popular hip-hop artists of the time, including B-Real and Sen Dog from Cypress Hill.

Evergreen Popularity

The song continues to be used in popular culture even decades after its release; it's commonly played at sporting events, included in movie soundtracks, and has been featured in numerous TV shows.

Remix Versions

Noted hip-hop producer Pete Rock created a remix version of "Jump Around," which was well-received within the hip-hop community.

Cultural Impact

"Jump Around" has been cited as a significant influence on the Irish hip hop scene, given the House of Pain's proud Irish-American heritage.

Award Recognition

In 2001, the song was ranked number 66 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.

Cover Versions

The song has been covered by several artists, across different genres, including a notable cover by folk artist Pete Seeger in 2013.

Role in Breakup

Despite the song's success, creative differences over its direction were cited as one of the reasons for the band's breakup in 1996.

Worldwide Success

The song was also a big hit in several countries outside the US, reaching number 8 in the UK Singles Chart and number 7 in Australia.

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