Push It (Salt-n-Pepa song)

"Push It" is a song by the group Salt-N-Pepa, released as a single in 1987. It peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987 and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. The song is ranked #440 on Rolling Stones list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and was ranked #9 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.

Song information

"Push It" was first released as the B-side to the single "Tramp". San Francisco DJ and producer Cameron Paul created a remix, and gave the group their first mainstream hit. It advanced into the Billboard Top 40 the week of December 26, 1987, eventually reaching its peak of #19 the week of February 20, 1988. It also ties with "Let's Talk About Sex" as their highest-charting UK hit, with both peaking at #2 in that country.

It was nominated for a Grammy Award, and the strength of that single catapulted the album to platinum sales in the US with one million sold, making Salt-n-Pepa the first female rap act (group or solo) to go gold or platinum. The album ultimately sold 1.3 million copies worldwide

Music video

The music video for "Push It" features a concert performance of the song, along with DJ Spinderella and Hurby "Luv Bug" on keyboards and backing vocals.

Official versions

• "Push It" (Original)
• "Push It" (Album Version) - 4:30

Chart performance

Cover versions

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