Ever since the release of “The Git Up” by Blanco Brown, the music scene has witnessed a fascinating blend of country and hip-hop.
This trend was further popularized by the hit song “Old Town Road.”
However, the fusion of these two distinct genres was already in motion with the release of the song “Wobble,” which beautifully married country and hip-hop.
At first glance, one might assume that these two music styles are too disparate to be combined effectively.
Yet, when executed correctly, they surprisingly complement each other.
This is largely due to the similar tempo found in many songs from both genres, which makes dancing to these blended tunes easier than one might think.
The rapper V.I.C. played a significant role in this genre fusion with his song “Wobble.”
Released in 2008 as the second single from his album “The Beast,” the song made its mark on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart at number 89 in the summer of 2011.
It gradually climbed to number 77 and by the following January, it had secured a spot at number 94 on the US Billboard Hot 100 list.
What many may not know is that before the hip-hop version of “Wobble,” V.I.C. had created a country track titled “Wobble (Skit).”
Both versions of the song can be found on “The Beast.”
So, when a group of country dancers showcased their best moves to the hip-hop version of “Wobble,” it was an unexpected yet exhilarating spectacle.
The venue for this unique performance remains unknown, but the video reveals a large country and western bar with an expansive dance floor.
Initially, around ten people of various ages, all dressed in jeans, western shirts, cowboy boots, and hats, took to the floor. However, as the song progressed, more and more people joined in.
The dancers were unfazed by the fact that they were moving to a hip-hop song.
The catchy beat and fun lyrics inspired a variety of impressive dance moves.
When the song instructed, “Back it up, drop it down,” several dancers complied, dropping to the floor in rhythm with the music.
The dancers truly shone when the song prompted, “Push it up, push it up.”
They all began pumping their fists in the air, perfectly in sync with the lyrics, “Wobble baby, wobble baby, wobble baby, wobble baby, get in there, yeah.”
They had mastered the ‘wobble,’ and their fancy footwork and hip-shaking were met with cheers and applause from the crowd.
The energy and joy in the room were palpable.
The dancers were having a blast, and their enthusiasm was infectious. Their performance demonstrated that when it comes to music, people can’t help but move.
Regardless of the genre, a good beat is all it takes to get people dancing. The dancers twirled, dipped, shimmied, and gyrated, fully embracing the spirit of the song.
Given the success of these blended country and hip-hop songs, we can only hope that artists continue to explore this fusion.
It would be exciting to see a group of hip-hop dancers performing to a country version of a song next time. What a wonderful way to enjoy time with friends!
Check out the full performance in the video below!
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Source: YouTube
