No Good (Start the Dance)

The Prodigy

About No Good (Start the Dance)

"No Good (Start the Dance)" is a song by English electronic music group the Prodigy. The song was written and produced by group member Liam Howlett. It was released in May 1994 as the second single from their second studio album, Music for the Jilted Generation. The song is built around a repeated vocal sample from "You're No Good for Me" by Kelly Charles (1987). Howlett initially had doubts whether to use the sample because he thought it was too pop for his taste. The song also contains samples from "Funky Nassau" by Bahamian funk group the Beginning of the End. In 2012, NME listed the song in the "100 Best Songs of the 1990s" at number 33. 


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You're no good for me 
I don't need nobody 
Don't need no-one 
That's no good for me 

You're no good for me 
I don't need nobody 
Don't need no-one 
That's no good for me 

You're no good for me 
I don't need nobody 
Don't need no-one 
That's no good for me

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The Prodigy

The Prodigy are an English electronic dance music group formed by Liam Howlett in 1990 in Braintree, Essex, England. Along with Fatboy Slim, the Chemical Brothers, and other acts, The Prodigy have been credited as pioneers of the big beat genre, which achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s and 2000s. They have sold over 25 million records worldwide. The group has won numerous music awards throughout their career, including two Brit Awards—winning Best British Dance Act twice, three MTV Video Music Awards, two Kerrang! Awards, five MTV Europe Music Awards, and have twice been nominated for Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: James Edward Bratton, Kelly M. Charles, Liam Howlett

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing

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11 facts about this song

Origin
"No Good (Start the Dance)" is a song by English electronic music group The Prodigy, which was founded in 1990.
Release
The song was released as a single on 20 May 1994.
Album Information
"No Good (Start the Dance)" is from the band's second studio album, "Music for the Jilted Generation."
Genre
The track falls under the genre of rave, breakbeat techno and electronic dance music (EDM).
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "No Good (Start the Dance)" reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and remained on the chart for 10 weeks.
Samples Used
The song features a vocal sample by Kelly Charles from the track "You're No Good for Me."
Music Video
The music video, directed by Walter Stern, features dancers decked in Prodigy t-shirts performing intense and mesmerising dance routines.
Live Performances
The Prodigy have regularly included "No Good (Start the Dance)" in their live sets since its release.
Remixes
The song has been remixed by several artists, including hardcore techno artists CJ Bolland and Bad for You.
Critical Reception
The song is often praised for its raw production and high-energy performance, contributing to The Prodigy's fame and success in the 90s UK electronic music scene.
Legacy
"No Good (Start the Dance)" is considered one of The Prodigy's signature songs and it is a staple of 90s techno and rave culture.

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