Zoom-Zoom-Zoom

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"Zum zum zum"
Song by Jibril Serapis Bey
from the album Only The Strong
Language Brazilian Portuguese
Genre Capoeira
Songwriter(s) Jibril Serapis Bey

"Zoom-Zoom-Zoom" (also known as "Zum Zum Zum" or "Zoom Zoom") is the title of a capoeira song, made popular by the 1993 movie, Only The Strong , for whose soundtrack it was recorded by Jibril Serapis Bey.[ citation needed ] It is one of three Serapis Bey recordings which appear on the soundtrack to the film. Another recording of "Zum Zum Zum" was made by Spank for the year 2000 [1] Mazda car commercials in conjunction with the company's slogan "Zoom-Zoom." Marketing also encouraged by The Grinch's tank.

The song is not related to "Zoom Zoom Zoom," a 1958 doo-wop single by The Collegians.

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