This Beat Is Technotronic

"This Beat Is Technotronic" is the third single from Belgian dance group Technotronic's 1989 debut album. Featuring MC Eric on vocals, the single found its greatest success on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in the United States, where it hit number 3. It also peaked at number 14 in the United Kingdom. It is the follow-up to Technotronic's second single, "Get Up! (Before the Night Is Over)".

"This Beat Is Technotronic"
Single by Technotronic
from the album Pump Up the Jam: The Album
B-side"Remix"
Released15 February 1990
Recorded1989
Length5:26
Label
  • BCM
  • ARS
  • SBK
  • Swanyard (UK)
  • EMI (US)
Songwriter(s)Eric Martin, Thomas de Quincey
Producer(s)Thomas de Quincey
Technotronic singles chronology
"Get Up! (Before the Night Is Over)"
(1990)		 "This Beat Is Technotronic"
(1990)		 "Spin That Wheel"
(1990)
Music video
"This Beat Is Technotronic" on YouTube

The song was covered by German music artist Daisy Dee in 1990.

Critical reception

AllMusic editor Alex Henderson described the song as "highly infectious" in his review of Pump Up the Jam: The Album.[1] Bill Coleman from Billboard commented that "you know the beat, now catch the groove. Rack up another smash for the Belgian hip-house ensemble." He added, "Ya Kid K takes a rest so MC Eric can drop a little science accompanied by Chanelle and Karen Bernod (of Tribal House) on these new mixes."[2] Harry Sumrall from Knight Ridder stated that the song has "the cybernetic feel of Kraftwerk".[3] David Giles from Music Week wrote, "This could be the one that misses out. The absence of instant hooklines, and Big One Record's version of the same track released simultaneously may be to blame. Perhaps they will both be hits."[4] The Network Forty said that the follow-up to "Pump Up the Jam" "defines their unique keyboard blend", adding that it is "a bit more tribal and perhaps more Devoesque than its predecessor".[5] Pop Rescue stated that it "sees MC Eric 'take the microphone stand' and using his 'dope lyrics'", noting that the song is "pretty much a repetitive rap over the familiar bassy synth and hissing hi-hat sequence."[6]

Chart performance

"This Beat Is Technotronic" was a major hit on the charts on several continents. In Europe, it managed to climb into the Top 10 in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Additionally, the single was a Top 20 hit in France, Spain and the United Kingdom. In the latter, it peaked at number 14 in its third week at the UK Singles Chart, on April 15, 1990.[7] In Italy, "This Beat Is Technotronic" was a Top 30 hit. Outside Europe, it peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play in the United States, number 7 on the RPM Dance Chart in Canada, number 27 in Australia and number 38 in New Zealand.

Music video

A music video was made to accompany the song. It was uploaded to YouTube in June 2018. In September 2020, the video has got more than 358,000 views.[8]

Track listings
7" single
  1. "This Beat Is Technotronic" (single version) — 3:40
  2. "This Beat Is Technotronic" (rap to beats) — 3:15
12" maxi
  1. "This Beat Is Technotronic" ("my favourite club" mix) — 5:57
  2. "This Beat Is Technotronic" (instrumental) — 4:00
  3. "This Beat Is Technotronic" (Alaska dub) — 5:00
  4. "This Beat Is Technotronic" (rap to beats) — 2:00
12" maxi
  1. "This Beat Is Technotronic" (get on it club mix) — 7:40
  2. "This Beat Is Technotronic" (radio edit) — 4:50
  3. "This Beat Is Technotronic" (7" mix) — 3:30
  4. "This Beat Is Technotronic" (this dub is Technotronic) — 5:44
  5. "Pump Up the Jam" (punami mix) — 6:19
  6. "Tough" — 4:23
CD maxi
  1. "This Beat Is Technotronic" (single version) — 3:40
  2. "This Beat Is Technotronic" ("my favourite club" mix) — 5:57
  3. "This Beat Is Technotronic" (Alaska dub) — 5:00
  4. "This Beat Is Technotronic" (rap to beats) — 3:15
  5. "This Beat Is Technotronic" (beats & bass) — 2:00
Cassette
  1. "This Beat Is Technotronic" (7" mix)
  2. "This Beat Is Technotronic" (get on it 7" mix)
  3. "Pump Up The Jam" (punami mix)
  4. "This Beat Is Technotronic" (7" mix)
  5. "This Beat Is Technotronic" (get on it 7" mix)
  6. "Pump Up The Jam" (punami mix)
12" maxi / CD maxi - Remixes
  1. "This Beat Is Technotronic" (get on it club mix) — 7:40
  2. "This Beat Is Technotronic" (get on it single mix) — 3:34
  3. "This Beat Is Technotronic" (radio edit) — 4:50
  4. "This Dub Is Technotronic" — 5:44

Personnel
  • Vocals by MC Eric
  • Produced by Jo Bogaert
  • Artwork by Patrick F Cypen
  • Photography by Koen Kampioen

Charts

References
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