Red Alert

Basement Jaxx

About Red Alert

"Red Alert" is a song recorded by English electronic music duo Basement Jaxx. It was released on 19 April 1999 by record label XL as the first single from their debut album, Remedy. The vocal from the track was provided by Blu James. It reached number five on the UK Singles Chart and became their first number-one hit on the US Hot Dance Music/Club Play. As of July 2019, the single has sold 400,000 copies in the United Kingdom, allowing it to receive a Gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry.  


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1999
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Red alert! Red alert! It's a catastrophe
But don't worry, don't panic
Ain't nothin' goin' on but history, yeah
But it's alright, don't panic

And the music keeps on playin' on and on
And the music keeps on playin' on and on

Red alert! Red alert! It's a catastrophe
But don't worry, don't panic
Ain't nothin' goin' on but history, yeah
But it's alright, don't panic

And the music keeps on playin' on and on
And the music keeps on playin' on and on
And the music keeps on playin' on and on
And the music keeps on playin' on and on

The way you shake, shake, shake, shake
The way you shake, shake, shake, shake
Baby

On and on
On and on
And the music keeps on playin' on and on
And the music keeps on playin' on and on
And the music keeps on playin' on and on
And the music keeps on playin' on and on

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Basement Jaxx

Basement Jaxx are a British electronic dance music duo from London, England consisting of Felix Buxton (born 1971) and Simon Ratcliffe (born 1 December 1969). They first rose to popularity in the late 1990s. As the British Hit Singles & Albums book duly noted "they surfaced from the underground house scene, are regular transatlantic club chart-toppers and won the BRIT Award for Best Dance Act in 2002 and 2004". more »

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Written by: Simon Ratcliffe, Felix Buxton, Harvey W. William Mason Jr.

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Red Alert" was released on 19 April 1999, serving as the lead single from Basement Jaxx's debut album "Remedy".
Chart Performance
The single reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the US Dance Club Songs chart.
Music Style
Basement Jaxx is known for their unique sound blending electronic music with diverse influences such as house, UK garage, R&B, ragga, and Latin music. "Red Alert" embodies this style with its funky bassline and powerful vocals.
Vocal Contribution
The vocals for the song "Red Alert" were provided by Blue James, a London-based singer.
Accolades
The song was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 1999 and won the Q Magazine Dance Track of The Year award.
Music Video
The music video for "Red Alert" was directed by Dawn Shadforth and presents a quirky narrative involving a giant flea and a human-sized mousetrap, reflecting Basement Jaxx's often offbeat aesthetic.
Cultural Impact
The song became a popular track that was extensively played in UK and US nightclubs and helped to reinforce the importance of dance music in the late 90s.
Usage in Media
"Red Alert" has been used in various forms of media, including films such as Bend it Like Beckham and Submarine, as well as in numerous commercials and TV programs.
Sampling
The song samples "Far Beyond" by Locksmith, a 1980s funk/disco band.
Lyrics Inspiration
"Red Alert" lyrics are a reflection of consumerism, and it talks about people's increased consciousness towards materialism.

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