Everybody Needs a 303
Fatboy Slim
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Written by: EDWIN STARR
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Everybody Needs a 303" is a track by Norman Cook, better known by his stage name Fatboy Slim. Cook is an English DJ, musician, and record producer who has been influential in the music scene since the 1980s.
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Song Title OriginThe song's title, "Everybody Needs a 303," is a reference to the Roland TB-303, a synthesizer, and bassline machine that became a staple in the electronic and dance music genres.
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Album DetailsThe track is from the album "Better Living Through Chemistry," which is Fatboy Slim's first solo studio album. It was released in 1996.
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Unique SoundThe track is known for its funky, groovy sound combined with Fatboy Slim's signature big beat style. The heavy use of the Roland TB-303 gave the song its distinctive bassline.
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Genre ClassificationClassified under the genre of big beat (a sub-genre of electronic dance music), the song has a powerful rhythm appeal and is perfect for club and party environments.
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Song ReceptionWhile not as commercially successful as Fatboy Slim's other tracks like "Praise You" and "The Rockafeller Skank," "Everybody Needs a 303" is still well-loved by fans and is regarded as one of his classic tracks.
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Sample UsageThe song makes clever use of samples, including a dialogue clip from the film "Wild Style" and parts of the song "Your Love" by Jamie Principle.
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Impact on Artist's CareerThis track helped establish Fatboy Slim as a major player in the late 90's and early 2000's electronic music scene, contributing to the dance music revolution of that era.
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Inspirational InfluenceIt has inspired numerous artists and producers to experiment with the 303 synthesizer and had significant influence over the big beat and acid house genres.
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The Roland TB-303The Roland TB-303, which the song is titled after, was initially a commercial failure when first released. Its unique sound was rediscovered in the late 1980s, and it became a cornerstone of electronic dance music, particularly in the sub-genre of acid house.
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