The Outhere Brothers are an American hip hop duo composed of Keith “Malik” Mayberry and his stepbrother Lamar “Hula” Mahone. They are best known for their hit song “Boom Boom Boom” which was released in 1995. The song became an international hit and topped the charts in several countries.
The Song
“Boom Boom Boom” is a dance song that features a repetitive chorus with the lyrics “Boom boom boom, let me hear you say way-ooh, way-ooh!” The song also includes suggestive lyrics and sexual innuendos.
The song was first released in the United Kingdom in 1995 and became an instant hit. It then went on to top the charts in several other countries including Australia, Canada, and Germany. The song also reached the top 20 in the United States.
The success of “Boom Boom Boom” helped The Outhere Brothers become one of the most popular acts of the mid-1990s. They went on to release several other hit songs including “Don’t Stop (Wiggle Wiggle)” and “La La La Hey Hey.”
The Lyrics
The lyrics of “Boom Boom Boom” are known for their suggestive and sexual nature. The chorus of the song repeats the lyrics “Boom boom boom, let me hear you say way-ooh, way-ooh!” while the verses include lines such as:
- “I wanna double dutch with you”
- “I wanna boom bang-a-bang and your heart beats faster”
- “I wanna knick-knack paddywhack and give your dog a bone”
Despite the suggestive nature of the lyrics, “Boom Boom Boom” remains a popular dance song and is often played at parties and clubs.
The Legacy
“Boom Boom Boom” remains The Outhere Brothers’ most successful song to date. The song has been featured in several movies and television shows including “Madagascar” and “The Simpsons.”
The song’s success also helped to popularize dance music in the mid-1990s. Other dance acts such as The Vengaboys and Aqua also achieved international success during this time.
Today, “Boom Boom Boom” remains a popular dance song and is often played at weddings, parties, and other events.
Conclusion
“Boom Boom Boom” is an iconic dance song that helped to popularize dance music in the mid-1990s. The song’s suggestive lyrics and catchy chorus have made it a favorite at parties and clubs around the world. Today, The Outhere Brothers continue to perform and produce music, but “Boom Boom Boom” remains their most memorable and successful song.
