My Hooptie - Sir Mix-a-Lot - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Washington rapper Sir Mix-a-Lot went on to find fame in 1992 with his hit song "Baby Got Back", which rocketed to number one on the Billboard Hot 100, but not before laying the groundwork with the likes of "My Hooptie." This 1989 single is featured on Sir Mix-a-Lot's second studio album, Seminar, which charted on both the US Billboard 200 chart and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. "My Hooptie" is a humorous and vivid storytelling piece that celebrates the struggles of driving an old, beat-up car, known as a "hooptie." With funky, bass-heavy production and Sir Mix-a-Lot's signature wit, the song details misadventures like broken doors, faulty brakes, and police harassment—all while maintaining a sense of pride in the rundown ride. Reaching number seven on the Hot Rap Songs chart, "My Hooptie" became a cult favorite, showcasing Sir Mix-a-Lot's knack for blending humor with sharp lyricism, further establishing him as a unique voice in hip-hop.