"Hip Hop Bommi Bop" is a parody

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version of the

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song "

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". The song was born with the cooperation with

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and is one of the first

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songs. A remix of the song ("Tap into America-Mix") was released on '' Auf dem Kreuzzug ins Glück''. It features a more aggressive part for Die Toten Hosen. This version was also added to the

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album '' Reich & sexy''.

Music video

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natives and Freddy is in their cauldron, being cooked and singing the song.

Track listing

# "Hip Hop Bommi Bop" (Breitkopf, Frege, von Holst, Meurer, Trimpop/Meurer, Trimpop) − 4:25 # "Hip Hop Bommi Bop Bop" − 6:47

References

{{authority control 1983 singles 1983 songs Die Toten Hosen songs Songs written by Andreas von Holst Songs written by Campino (singer) Songs written by Fab Five Freddy Songs written by Michael Breitkopf