This uses a sample from "Baby Let Me Kiss You," a 1971 song by the New Orleans soul singer King Floyd. "Boombastic" reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The album won a Grammy in 1996 for Best Reggae Album.
"Boombastic" gained popularity after being featured in a popular Levi's television commercial. The song is also featured in the films Barnyard, Mr. Bean's Holiday and George of the Jungle. It is also featured in the video game Donkey Konga 2.