Bust a Move (song)
Young MC's Grammy-winning 1989 hit single.
"Bust a Move" is a 1989 single by Young MC, from his debut album Stone Cold Rhymin'. The track features guest vocals from Crystal Blake and bass from Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. It peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 and won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance.
Quick Facts
- Artist
- Young MC
- Album
- Stone Cold Rhymin'
- B-side
- "Got More Rhymes", "The Fastest Rhyme-My Name Is Young"
- Released
- 22 May 1989
- Recorded
- 1989
- Genre
- Hip-hop
- Length
- 4:20
- Label
- Delicious Vinyl
- Island
- 4th & B'way
Facts from the source article.
In popular culture
The song appears in numerous films, including Uncle Buck, Dude, Where's My Car?, See Spot Run, Grind, You, Me and Dupree, The Blind Side, 17 Again, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and It. Romeo sampled its music and hook for "Big Moves" on the soundtrack of Max Keeble's Big Move. Young MC made a cameo performing the song in Up in the Air. It is a playable track in Dance Central, appears on the soundtrack of Forza Horizon 3, and became an emote in Fortnite in 2023. The song was used as Randy's favorite party song on My Name Is Earl, performed on Glee, sung during karaoke on The Big Bang Theory, and featured in episodes of Futurama, Lucifer, and King of the Hill. William Shatner voiced a spoken-word rendition for a Priceline commercial in 2000, and the song appeared in a Payday candy bar commercial in 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bust a Move (song) released?
Bust a Move was released on 22 May 1989.
Which label released Bust a Move (song)?
Bust a Move was released by Delicious Vinyl, Island and 4th & B'way.
Who produced Bust a Move (song)?
Bust a Move was produced by Matt Dike and Michael Ross.
Who wrote Bust a Move (song)?
Bust a Move was written by Marvin Young, Matt Dike and Michael Ross.
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