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)
: 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 . The story of Tag Team's 1993 anthem, ","
: 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. Both groups claimed the phrase was common slang