The thumping bass, gleeful spirit, and endless chants of the title phrase have made 1993’s “Whoomp! (There It Is)” one of the most enduring party songs of the past 25 years. Inspired by an ...

Take note, Webster, Wagnalls and especially Funk ... And The New York Times has called it the hottest new phrase in the country: Whoomp, there it is. Or try, Whoot, there it is.

Alvertis Isbell, head of Bellmark Records, released a handful of records since its inception in the late 80s, with Tag Team and Miami Bass duo Duice landing some of the label’s biggest hits.