Up (142 Bpm): Word

Up (142 Bpm): Word

Famous for its MTV video featuring LeVar Burton as a detective and Blackmon's signature red codpiece.

This mid-tempo groove emphasizes the "pimp slap" snare and the heavy, synthesized bassline. It is rooted in F-sharp minor and was designed to be "before its time". Word Up (142 BPM)

The 142 BPM version by D'Mixmasters and other workout-specific artists highlights the song's enduring versatility. By stripping the original funk down to its core rhythmic elements and accelerating them, these remixes maintain the track's rebellious attitude while adapting it for modern fitness culture. Famous for its MTV video featuring LeVar Burton

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