Rockin' over the Beat

Technotronic

About Rockin' over the Beat

"Rockin' Over the Beat" is a song by Belgian dance act Technotronic. It first appeared on their debut album Pump Up the Jam in 1989 and was released as a single the following year. It is accredited to "Technotronic featuring Ya Kid K", who co-wrote the track with Jo Bogaert (aka Thomas De Quincey). The song is an upbeat house tune espousing the pleasures of dancing. It is representative of the positive and melodic feel of the Pump Up the Jam album. "Rockin' Over the Beat" was a respectable hit for Technotronic; it reached #9 in the UK, #11 in Ireland and breached the Billboard Hot 100 at #95.  


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2000
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Oh oh yeah 
Oh oh yeah 
Oh oh yeah 

Rollin' under the melody 
Rockin' over the beat 
As I'm chanting on the rhythm 
And make the whole sound sweet 
Not like candy 
You taste that say you can be 
Why MC oh you too good to be true 
And you agree 

Over and on and on and on and on and on and 
Over a song and all to all for all and all 

Get into the sound keep rollin' the tune 
Like rockin' on the track 
You just stand only for you 
Get into the sound keep rollin' the tune 
Like rockin' on the track 
You just stand only for you 

Over and on and on and on and on and on and 
Over a song and all to all for all and all 

He's for me and I for y'all
United we stand divided we fall 
One for all and all for one 
United we stand we'll get the job done 
He's for me and I for young 
United we stand divided we fall 
One for all and all for one 
United we stand we'll get the job done 

Oh oh yeah 
Oh oh yeah 
Oh oh yeah 

Rockin' to the beat turn it up 
Rockin' to the beat turn it up 

Rollin' under the melody 
Rockin' over the beat 
Rockin' rollin' under the melody 
And make the whole sound neat and sweet 
Yes from me to you 
You taste they say too good to be true 
All for all and all for one 
And you agree 

Get into the sound keep rollin' the tune 
Like rockin' on the track 
You just stand only for you 
Get into the sound keep rollin' the tune 
Like rockin' on the track 
You just stand only for you 

Rollin' under the melody 
Rockin' over the beat 
As I'm chanting on the rhythm 
And make the whole sound sweet 
Not like candy 
You taste that say you can be 
Why MC oh you too good to be true 
And you agree 

Over and on and on and on and on and on and 
All of your love they're there yeah 

Rollin' under the melody 
Rockin' over the beat 
Rockin' rollin' rollin' rockin' 
Rockin' rollin' rollin' rock 
Get into the sound keep rollin' the tune 
Like rockin' on the track 
You just stand only for you 
Stand only for you 

On and on and on and on and

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Technotronic

Technotronic is a Belgian studio-based music project formed in 1988 by Jo Bogaert, who had gained note in the early 1980s as a part of a cover band and as a solo artist under various New Beat projects, including The Acts of Madmen and Nux Nemo. Together with vocalist Ya Kid K, he produced the hit single, "Pump Up the Jam", which was originally an instrumental. An image for the act was later put together, utilizing Congolese-born fashion model Felly Kilingi as its album/single cover art, and supposed "singer" in the music video. more »

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Written by: JO BOGAERT, M KAMOSI

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Rockin' Over the Beat" is a song produced by the Belgian music project, Technotronic, which blended the genres of house music and hip-hop in 1989.
Billboard Performance
The song performs exemplarily by climbing to the number 9 position on the UK Singles Chart.
Album Debut
"Rockin’ Over the Beat" is featured on Technotronic's debut album titled "Pump Up the Jam: The Album," released in 1989.
Remixes
The song gained more popularity after getting remixed versions. The most popular remix being "Rockin’ Over The Beat (Rockin' Over Manchester Hacienda remix)".
Use in Media
The song has been notably used in film and television, including being featured in the soundtrack for the popular 1991 movie "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze".
Featured Vocalist
The lead vocals for "Rockin' Over the Beat" were performed by Ya Kid K, a female rapper who was a frequent collaborator and face of Technotronic.
Music Video
The song’s music video, featuring dancers and Ya Kid K rapping the lyrics, played a significant role in popularizing the song globally.
Successful Following
As an aftermath of its release, "Rockin' Over the Beat" managed to gather a cult following who are hooked to its dance-inspiring electronic beats.
Iconic Genre
Technotronic and songs like "Rockin' Over the Beat" played a critical role in popularizing Eurodance music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Style of the Song
The song is known for its synthesis-based lavish sound, upbeat tempo, and catchy repetitive verses, marking the signature style of the Technotronic project.
Song Lyrics
The song's lyrics revolve around themes of music, dance, and party, characteristic of the high-energy, feel-good aesthetic of late 80s and early 90s Eurodance music.

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