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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

69 Girlz - "Tootzee Pop" (1994)

There is a long history of bandwagon-hopping in the Rap world. Every time a hot new beat comes out, everyone wants to put their voice on it (see: "One Blood"). However, once in a great while, an act decides to build their entire image around the popularity of one song (by someone else). Welcome to the stage: 69 Girlz.


In 1994, 69 Boyz released their smash single "Tootsee Roll" which took the world by storm with its simple, candy-centric lyrics about shaking butts. I have very clear memories of classroom parties in grade school where this was played, and remember wondering what exactly the "butterfly" was, even though the 69 Boyz were already declaring it old. 



That very same year, a mysterious group of ladies calling themselves 69 Girlz came very quietly onto the scene with "Tootzee Pop," rewriting "Tootsee Roll" with a bit of a pornographic (albeit pro-condom) twist. Listening to this song is kind of the musical equivalent of renting "Transmorphers" instead of "Transformers."

However, because the raunchiness of this song is so awesome (especially the grunting sound effects you hear whenever the Girlz feel a "nut" coming on), I've included the (mostly) acappella "Taste Test" version for all you remixers out there.



 It is safe to say the 69 Girlz were never heard from again, but that doesn't mean they can't still be listened to and appreciated today. Enjoy.

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