Da Butt

"Da Butt" is a single released in 1988 from the original soundtrack to the film School Daze. The song was written by Marcus Miller and performed by the D.C.-based go-go band E.U. The song reached number one on the Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart^[1] for the week of April 23, 1988, and was ranked #61 on VH1's 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s. The music video was directed by Spike Lee.

Released1988 (1988)

Recorded1987

GenreFunk, go-go

Length

• 5:09 (extended version)
• 3:54 (single version)

Quick facts Single by E.U., from the album School Daze: Original Soundtrack Album ...

"Da Butt"
Single by E.U.
from the album School Daze: Original Soundtrack Album
Released	1988 (1988)
Recorded	1987
Genre	Funk, go-go
Length	5:09 (extended version) 3:54 (single version)
Label	EMI America
Songwriters	Marcus Miller Mark Stevens
Producer	Marcus Miller
E.U. singles chronology
"Da Butt" (1988) "Buck Wild" (1989)

Close

During the 93rd Academy Awards, actress Glenn Close danced to the song. In response, Gregory "Sugar Bear" Elliot of E.U. reacted by stating it was like winning a lottery ticket.^[2]