"Rock It" is the debut single by Minneapolis band Lipps Inc. and the lead single from their debut album Mouth to Mouth.
"Rock It" had become a hit in band leader Steven Greenberg's home state of Minnesota and caught the attention of Casablanca Records.
[2] The song failed to cross over from the Disco charts upon its initial August, 1979 release.
Following the worldwide success of "Funkytown", the single was re-released in June, 1980.
[3] Cash Box said that "Cynthia Johnson's sleek vocal swoops are nicely backed by arching strings and smart funk bass.