“Apache (Jump On It)” is one of the earliest and most popular songs in the history of mainstream rap. It was the fifth rap song to appear on the Hot 100, entering on February 13, 1982 and peaking at #53 two months later.

It is a song that gets everyone jumpin' (no pun intended), as it contains one of the most popular dance sequences ever, as seen in the video below starring the Fresh Prince himself, Will Smith, and his cousin Carlton. In this act, they are referred to as “Will the Thrill & Bugaloo Shrimp”.

This classic record in hip-hop actually samples the cover of a cover. The sound of bongo drums that prepares everyone to move their hips on the dance floor are emulated from a 1973 version of “Apache” by the Incredible Bongo Band, which was a cover of the original 1960 version by The Shadows. In fact, this song is in the midst of an Apache evolution of covers and samples. There’s no doubt, however, that Sugar Hill’s version is the most popular…