The Rockafeller Skank

Fatboy Slim

About The Rockafeller Skank

"The Rockafeller Skank" is a song by English big beat musician and DJ Fatboy Slim. It was a single released from the 1998 album. You've Come a Long Way, Baby. The single peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart in June 1998 and topped the Icelandic Singles Chart for a week the same month. It was the second Fatboy Slim single (after "Praise You") to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 76.


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Fatboy Slim

Norman Quentin Cook (born Quentin Leo Cook; 31 July 1963), also known as Fatboy Slim, is an English DJ, musician, and record producer. His records helped to popularise the big beat genre in the 1990s. In the 1980s, Cook was the bassist for the Hull-based indie rock band the Housemartins, who achieved a UK number-one single with their a cappella cover of "Caravan of Love". After the Housemartins split, Cook formed the electronic band Beats International in Brighton, who produced the number-one single "Dub Be Good to Me". Cook joined acts including Freak Power, Pizzaman, and the Mighty Dub Katz to moderate success. In 1996, Cook adopted the name Fatboy Slim and released Better Living Through Chemistry to critical acclaim. Follow-up albums You've Come a Long Way… more »

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Written by: JOHN BARRY, NORMAN COOK, JOHN TERRY

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11 facts about this song

Release Details
"The Rockafeller Skank" was released as a single in the year 1998.
Album Details
This track is from Fatboy Slim's second studio album, "You've Come a Long Way, Baby."
Chart Performance
The song reached at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and number 76 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Music Genre
The song falls under the category of big beat, a genre that combines elements of funk, hip-hop, and electronic music.
Sampling
"The Rockafeller Skank" includes samples from four different tracks, including 'Vinyl Dogs Vibe' by Vinyl Dogs and 'Beat Girl' by John Barry.
Usage in Media
The song has featured in various films, commercials, and video games such as FIFA 99, The Boss Baby, and many more.
Song Duration
The album version of the song lasts for around 8 minutes, while the radio edit is considerably shorter with a duration of only 4 minutes.
Dance Routine
A popular dance routine for the song was choreographed and widely used in the 'Just Dance' series of video games.
Lyrics
The song is known for its distinctive lyric "Right about now, the funk soul brother. Check it out now, the funk soul brother."
The Song's Legacy
The track remains one of Fatboy Slim's most famous works and a defining song of the Big Beat music genre.
Music Video
The music video for "The Rockafeller Skank" was directed by Spike Jonze, known for his unique and creative videos.

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