"Boom Boom Boogie" is a 1997 single (1996 in Japan) from

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recording artist Snow's third album, ''

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''. The track proved to be Snow's most successful single from ''Justuss'', reaching number 29 on Tokio Hot 100 and reaching gold certification in Japan. The music video appeared on MTV Japan "five to six spins a day."

Production

"Boom Boom Boogie" was written and recorded in Jamaica by Snow and Tony "CD" Kelly and remixed by Marcus Kane and Laurie Bogin for Au One Productions in Toronto, Ontario.

Music video

The video for "Boom Boom Boogie" begins with Snow visiting a fortune teller who recounts Snow's "former life" as a prohibition era gangster. Snow is featured performing at various clubs gambling, playing pool, and performing on stage. At the end of the video, Snow leaves the fortune teller's shop and jumps into a convertible with his friends.

Reception

Larry Flick Larry Flick is an American journalist, former dance music columnist, single reviewer, and Senior Talent Editor for ''Billboard'' magazine, where he worked for 14 years. Now he produces and hosts Sirius XM radio shows. Flick started in the music ...

of ''Billboard'' wrote,"for the past few years, Snow has been working hard to strengthen his skills and credibility as a reggae toaster. He reveals a high degree of progress on this single which boldly blends pure Jamaican rhythms with dance/funk keyboards. His vocal style is now a hybrid of soul crooning and raunchy chatting, ripping through the baseline with palpable confidence."see: Larry Flick, "Boom Boom Boogie," Billboard, January 11, 1997, 85.

Certifications

Track listings

; CD maxi # "Boom Boom Boogie" (LP Version) — Not listed # "Boom Boom Boogie" (R&B Remix) — Not listed # "Boom Boom Boogie" (Hip Hop Cocktail Remix) — Not Listed

Personnel

* Text : Darrin O'Brien, Tony "CD" Kelly * Producer : Tony "CD" Kelly * Executive producer : David Eng, EZ Steve Salem * Photography : David La Chapelle

References

External links

Boom Boom Boogie Music Video
{{authority control 1996 songs 1997 singles Snow (musician) songs Atlantic Records singles Songs written by Snow (musician)