What makes Quad City Knock by 95 South notable?

The album features the infectious single 'Whoot, There It Is,' which reached number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped popularize the Miami bass sound across the U.S. Its blend of catchy hooks and danceable beats left a significant mark on the party rap subgenre, influencing future artists and becoming a staple at clubs and parties. Released in 1993, Quad City Knock marked 95 South's debut studio album following their breakout hit 'Whoot, There It Is,' which had already positioned them as key players in the Miami bass genre. This album came during a time when the group was gaining traction in the hip-hop scene, allowing them to solidify their presence with a full-length offering after their initial success.

How many songs are on Quad City Knock?

Quad City Knock has 17 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Quad City Knock

95 South · 1993

45 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop

A pulsating mix of bass-heavy beats and party anthems that encapsulates the Southern hip-hop scene of the early '90s.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Whoot, There It Is — This track became a cultural phenomenon, with its catchy refrain cementing its place as an anthem for celebration and party culture in the '90s.
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Hump Wit' It — As one of the opening tracks, it sets the tone for the album with its energetic beat and playful lyrics that embody the fun aspects of Southern hip-hop.
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Booty Hop — This track showcases the quintessential Miami bass sound with its heavy bass drops and seductive themes, making it perfect for dance floors.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album captures the Miami bass sound with engaging beats and hooks, though it shows some inconsistency in depth.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of heavy bass lines and syncopated rhythms that drive the danceable tracks.
Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, engaging listeners to participate in the performance.
The first half of the album maintains an upbeat tempo with party themes, while the latter half introduces slower tracks that provide contrast.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Hump Wit' It 5:00
2 Booty Hop 3:02
3 Whoot, There It Is 3:02
4 Bring Out da Ho's 2:05
5 Do It Baby 3:41
6 This Is a Test 0:07
7 60 Seconds 1:11
8 Let's Go to My Room 4:27
9 Shouts Out 0:25
10 One Time 3:27
11 K-Knock in da House / We Got da Bass 1:40
12 Shake Rattle n' Roll 2:53
13 Booty Man Battle 0:41
14 Da Kinda Bass 3:22
15 95 South in da House 1:41
16 So Clear 4:06
17 Ghetto Style 4:57

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