Bow Wow Wow (song)

"Bow Wow Wow"
Single by Funkdoobiest
from the album Which Doobie U B?
Released1992
GenreWest Coast hip hop
Length4:14
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Funkdoobiest singles chronology
"Bow Wow Wow"
(1992) 		"The Funkiest"
(1992)
Music video
"Bow Wow Wow" on YouTube

"Bow Wow Wow" is the debut single by American hip hop group Funkdoobiest, released in 1992. It is the lead single from their debut studio album Which Doobie U B? (1993) and the group's most successful song. The song was produced by DJ Muggs and DJ Lethal.

Background

The cover art of the single was designed by Glenn L. Barr, who also illustrated the cover of Which Doobie U B?.[1] The song is solely performed by Son Doobie; Tomahawk Funk is absent in it but appears in the music video.[2]

Composition

The song contains a sample of "Atomic Dog" by George Clinton.[3] Complex described the song as an "unabashed hybrid" of "What's My Name?" by Snoop Dogg and "Jump Around" by House of Pain. In the lyrics, Son Doobie calls himself a "good speller" that "gets retarded like Helen Keller", and also compares himself to Tina Turner, Barney Rubble, Sigourney Weaver, Colt Seavers, Fire Marshall Bill, Harry Houdini and Tonto.[4]

Critical reception

Complex[4] and The Ringer[5] included the song in their respective lists of the 100 and 101 best L.A. rap songs. "Bow Wow Wow" was also featured on Los Angeles Times' list of DJ Muggs' best beats.[3]

Charts

Chart (1993–1994) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC)[6] 34
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[7] 16
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 89
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 98

References

  1. ^ Jenkins, Sacha; Wilson, Elliott; Mao, Jeff; Alvarez, Gabe; Rollins, Brent (December 3, 1999). Ego Trip's Book of Rap Lists. St. Martin's Publishing Group. p. 174. ISBN 9780312242985. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  2. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (July 13, 2021). "Funkdoobiest :: Which Doobie U B?". Rap Reviews. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  3. ^ a b Weiss, Jeff (February 9, 2011). "A look at DJ Muggs' best beats in honor of his Wednesday night Low End Theory appearance". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  4. ^ a b "The 100 Best L.A. Rap Songs". Complex. March 1, 2018. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  5. ^ "The Ringer's 101 Best L.A. Rap Songs". The Ringer. December 15, 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  7. ^ "Funkdoobiest Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  8. ^ "Funkdoobiest Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  9. ^ "Funkdoobiest Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2023.