The story of Tag Team's 1993 anthem, "," is a classic tale of a local sensation that captured a global audience through sheer persistence. Born in the Nightlife of Atlanta
See the original music video that brought the Atlanta club energy to the world: Tag Team - Whoomp! (There It Is) (Original) [HQ] Mac Campbell YouTube• Apr 29, 2012 Tag Team - Whoomp! (There It Is) (Original)
: Tag Team defines the phrase as an expression of "positive partying" or "anything that one agrees with on a positive level". The story of Tag Team's 1993 anthem, ","
The song’s origins are deeply rooted in Atlanta's vibrant club scene of the early 90s. was working as a DJ at the famous Magic City gentlemen's club, where he noticed a popular chant used by dancers and basketball fans alike: "Whoomp! There it is!". Recognizing the phrase's electric energy, Glenn teamed up with his high school friend Steve "Rolln" Gibson to turn the slang into a full-fledged party record. Independent Hustle The song’s origins are deeply rooted in Atlanta's
: The song has seen a massive second life in movies like Elf , TV shows like New Girl and South Park , and even a viral GEICO commercial featuring the duo in 2020.
: A similar song, "Whoot, There It Is" by 95 South, was released just a month prior. Both groups claimed the phrase was common slang they’d used independently, leading to a legendary televised showdown on The Arsenio Hall Show .
