A collision of house music rhythms with hip-hop's sampling culture. Anatomy of the Extended Mix
While the radio edit brought house music to the masses, the Extended Mix allowed the track’s "cut-and-paste" aesthetic to breathe. Pump up the Volume (Extended Mix)
The title is famously taken from Eric B. & Rakim’s "I Know You Got Soul". A collision of house music rhythms with hip-hop's
The track's DNA continues to influence modern electronic music. Today, it is frequently featured in classic house sets and has inspired numerous contemporary re-rubs: & Rakim’s "I Know You Got Soul"
"Pump Up the Volume" (1987) by the British group is a landmark in electronic music history, often cited as the first "sample-heavy" track to hit number one on the UK Singles Chart. The Extended Mix is the definitive version for dance floors, offering a nearly 7-minute journey through the innovative sampling techniques of the era. The Impact of M/A/R/R/S