"The Bertha Butt Boogie" serves as a "sequel" and crossover event within Jimmy Castor’s musical universe. The lyrics reference several of his other famous characters:

Whether you're a crate-digger or just looking for a fun throwback, "The Bertha Butt Boogie" remains a essential piece of funk history. Bertha. It's a song you can do the twist to! - Facebook

Music critics have hailed it as the "seminal narrative" for "celebratory butt songs," paving the way for future hits like "Da Butt," "Rump Shaker," and "Baby Got Back".

The character of Bertha Butt wasn’t new when the "Boogie" dropped. She first appeared in the band’s 1972 smash hit "Troglodyte (Cave Man)" , where she was introduced as one of the "Butt Sisters". Public fascination with Bertha was so high that Jimmy Castor decided to give her a dedicated follow-up.

A callback to Castor's 1967 hit, "Hey Leroy, Your Mama’s Callin' You".