Twenty-three years after its release, DMX's "Party Up (Up in Here)" continues to be a staple to live events and party playlists globally. But beyond its irresistible melody and chorus, "Party Up" was one of the very first chart-busting — and GRAMMY-nominated — diss tracks as the Compton native proudly dared his opposers to "meet me outside."
In this episode of Hip-Hop Re:Defined, watch rising rap trio 41 deliver an upbeat cover of "Party Up." And just like the title suggests, the three rappers "party up" throughout the performance with infectious dance moves and harmonious ad-libs.
Their carefree nature and determination to have fun have become a hallmark of 41's sound, including their latest singles, "Fetty" — whose lyrics are a paronomasia referencing rap star Fetty Wap — and "Bent." In April, they released their debut album, 41 Ways.
Press play on the video above to watch 41's energetic cover of DMX's "Party Up (Up In Here)," and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Hip-Hop Re:Defined, a limited series in celebration of hip-hop's 50th anniversary.
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