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1987 single by the Beatmasters
"
Rok da House
" is the debut single by British production trio the
Beatmasters
featuring hip hop duo the
Cookie Crew
. Released as a single in 1987, the song was a top 40 hit in at least seven countries. In the UK, its first release only managed a peak of No. 79,
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but a remix six months later was much more successful, peaking at No. 5 on the
UK Singles Chart
in early 1988.
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In 1989, a further remix known as "Rok da House (W.E.F.U.N.K.)" appeared on their debut studio album
Anywayawanna
.
"Rok da House" is known to be the very first
hip house
record,
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having been written and pressed to vinyl in August 1986.
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Music video
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The music video accompanies the 7" remix of the track and features black and white footage of cartoon characters and footage of building demolitions, with occasional colour text of the lyrics appearing.
Track listing
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UK 12" single/French CD single
- A1. "Rok da House (12" Original)" - 6:40
- B1. "Rok da House (Latin Beat Remix)" - 7:30
(remixed by Ivan Ivan)
- B2. "Rok da House (Junie's Mix)" - 5:37
(remixed by Ivan Ivan)
UK 7" 1987 single
- A1. "Rok da House (7" Original)" - 3:50
- B1. "Rok da House (The Music)" - 5:30
UK 7" 1988 single
- A1. "Rok da House (7" Remix)" - 3:20
(remixed by
Mark Saunders
& the Beatmasters)
- B1. "Rok da House (7" Original)" - 3:50
UK 12" 1988 single
- A1. "Rok da House (12" Remix)" - 6:40
(remixed by Mark Saunders & the Beatmasters)
- B1. "Rok da House (It's A Demo)"
- B2. "Rok da House (The Music)" - 5.30
UK 12" 1988 single
- A1. "Rok da House (Demolition Mix)"
(remixed by Mark Saunders)
- B1. "Rok da House (Al' Nite Al' Rite Instrumental)"
(remixed by Mark Saunders)
Charts
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References
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