(142 Bpm) | Word Up

A critique of "psychological romance" and rappers who focus on drama instead of the dance floor.

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)

Reached #1 on the R&B charts and #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, earning a Soul Train Music Award . Impact of Modern Remixes A critique of "psychological romance" and rappers who