Beat Dis

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About Beat Dis

"Beat Dis" is a song by British act Bomb the Bass, a studio production formed by producer Tim Simenon, from the act's album Into the Dragon. Like other hits of the era such as "Pump Up the Volume" by MARRS and "Theme from S'Express" by S'Express, it largely consists of samples. The centre label on the record features a smiley lifted from Watchmen. This usage was the origin of the use of the smiley as a symbol for acid house. The single was very successful in the United Kingdom, peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart. It was also a major hit in Europe, reaching the top ten in at least five countries, and in New Zealand, where it peaked at number five. It reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart for one week and is Bomb the Bass' only chart hit in the US. 


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2007
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Five 
Four 
Three 
Two, one 

Thunderbirds are go 

Just, just 
Just feel it 

Hold it now 
Hold it, hold it, hold it, hold it now 

What does it all mean? 

What do I want? 

Everybody in the street 
Get, get, get, a-get 
Get down to the funky beat 

Beat dis! 
Beat dis! 
Beat dis! 

Keep this frequency clear 

Pump that bass 

This is a journey into sound 
Stereophonic sound 

Stereophonic sound 
Stereophonic sound for d-d-d-dance music 

You play Russian roulette this way 

Keep this frequency clear 

Music please 

Get down to the funky beat 
Get down to the funky beat 
Get down to the funky beat 

Beat, beat 
B-b-beat dis! 

Everybody in the street 
Get, get, get, a-get 
Get down to the funky beat 

Beat dis! 

Everybody in the street 
Get, get, get, a-get 
Get down to the funky beat 

Beat dis! 
Beat dis! 
Beat dis! 

Pump that bass 

Pump that bass 

Keep this frequency clear

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Bomb the Bass

Bomb the Bass (formed 1987, in London, England) is the umbrella title for the output of British musician and producer Tim Simenon. The band, which has evolved its style over the years, has been classed as electronic or dance. more »

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Written by: Emilio Pasquez, Tim Simenon

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14 facts about this song

Track Type
"Beat Dis" is considered to be one of the definitive tracks of the late 80s UK dance music scene.
Artists Involved
Bomb The Bass is a British musical group, founded by producer Tim Simenon in 1987.
Chart Success
"Beat Dis" reached the number two spot on the UK Singles Chart in 1988.
Music Style
The track is known for its eclectic mix of hip hop, acid house, funk, and sampled dialogue from different media sources.
Sampling Technique
It was one of the first tracks to popularize the art of sampling in mainstream music.
Album Inclusion
"Beat Dis" is featured on Bomb The Bass' debut album "Into The Dragon."
Music Video
The animated music video for "Beat Dis" was directed by visionary digital artist Hexstatic.
Influence
The song laid the groundwork for subsequent electronic producers, due its critical and commercial success.
Overseas Success
"Beat Dis" also topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the United States.
Re-release
The track was re-released on the compilation album "Beat Dis: The Very Best Of Bomb The Bass" in 1999.
Cultural Impact
The phrase "Just give the drummer some," sampled from "Fantastic Freaks at the Dixie" by DJ Charlie Chase, became a popular catchphrase in hip hop and electronic music circles after "Beat Dis."
Track Length
The original version of the song clocks in at 3 minutes and 22 seconds.
Remix Versions
There are various remixes of "Beat Dis", including the popular "Gangster Boogie Inc. Remix."
Album Art
The cover of the single features a smiling cartoon bomb in mid-explosion, a nod to the group's name and the explosive nature of the track.

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