The single is certifed 4X Platinum in the US for sales of over 4,000,000 copies and, despite never reaching number one on the pop chart, was the top song of 1993. "Whoomp! (There It Is)" was commonly used at sporting events, particularly basketball. It was the theme song for the 1993 Philadelphia Phillies baseball team and was featured prominently during the 1993 World Series.