Beat of Life
"Beat of Life" is a 2003 single by DJ Tomekk from his second album Beat of Life Vol. 1. It features guest vocal appearances from American rappers Ice-T and Trigga tha Gambler, as well as Guano Apes vocalist Sandra Nasić. The song peaked at No. 12 in Germany.
"Beat of Life" | ||||
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Single by DJ Tomekk featuring Ice-T, Sandra Nasić and Trigga tha Gambler | ||||
from the album Beat of Life Vol. 1 | ||||
Released | 2003 | |||
Recorded | 2002 | |||
Genre | Rap rock | |||
Length | 4:12 | |||
Label | Modul | |||
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Lyricist(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | DJ Tomekk | |||
DJ Tomekk singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Beat Of Life" on YouTube |
Music video
A music video was created for the song. It begins with DJ Tomekk, Ice-T, Trigga tha Gambler and Coco Austin in a car waiting for somebody. Trigga complains about why the person is taking so long to arrive, leading to an argument between him and Ice-T which is only stopped when the man they are waiting for approaches the car. The man starts giving cash to Ice-T, who complains that it is not enough. Sirens appear in the background, leading to an argument between Ice-T and the man outside the car. Ice-T grabs the man by the collar and pulls him against the car as police cars arrives. Police officers grab the man outside the car and Ice-T speeds off, knocking over barrels and getting shot at by police as the car leaves. The music for the song begins, along with brief footage of a high speed chase. Ice-T can next be seen rapping at a streetball match, where DJ Tomekk can be seen performing on turntables. Trigga raps his verses at the event, whilst SWAT agents climb a staircase. The SWAT agents confront Sandra Nasić, who sings her lyrics as the laser sights from their weapons shine on her body. At one point Ice-T completely exposes Coco Austin's breasts whilst he is rapping; the footage was usually censored though uncensored copies exist. DJ Tomekk struggles with two police officers who are trying to apprehend him, before he smashes one of their heads through a window. The video ends with the camera zooming in on Trigga, Coco, Ice-T, DJ Tomekk and several others standing silently.
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Beat of Life (Radio Version)" | 4:12 |
2. | "Beat of Life (Video Version)" | 5:24 |
3. | "Beat of Life (Original Rock Cock Mix)" | 4:07 |
4. | "Viel Zu Sehen" (featuring Trooper Da Don) | 3:35 |
5. | "Kimnotyze (Party Break)" | 2:30 |
Charts
Chart (2003) | Peak position |
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Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[1] | 52 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[2] | 12 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[3] | 100 |
References
- "Austriancharts.at – DJ Tomekk feat. Ice T, Sandra Nasic, Trigga Tha Gambla – Beat Of Life" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- "Offiziellecharts.de – DJ Tomekk feat. Ice T, Sandra Nasic, Trigga Tha Gambla – Beat Of Life". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- "Swisscharts.com – DJ Tomekk feat. Ice T, Sandra Nasic, Trigga Tha Gambla – Beat Of Life)". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
External links
- DJ Tomekk feat. Ice-T, Sandra Nasic & Trigga Tha Gambla – Beat Of Life at Discogs (list of releases)