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Mousse T. feat. Hot 'n' Juicy - Horny '98 (1998)

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" Horny '98 " is a house song by producer Mousse T., pop duo Hot 'n' Juicy, and vocalist Inaya Day. The song reached number two in the UK Singles Chart in June 1998. The single entered the UK chart at number three on 6 June 1998, peaking one place higher the following week and staying on the chart for 17 weeks. Read more about the song

Rui da Silva - Touch Me ft. Cassandra (2001)

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"Touch Me " is a song by Portuguese house producer Rui da Silva and British singer-songwriter Cassandra Fox. The single is arguably Rui da Silva's most popular song, spending one week at the number-one spot on the UK Singles Chart, the first song by a Portuguese act to do so, lasting a total of 14 weeks on the chart and selling over 400,000 copies, earning a Gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry. The song also reached number one in Ireland and Silva's native Portugal, while also reaching the top 10 in Flemish Belgium and Spain. In the United States, the single reached number seven on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart. Read more about the song

The Chemical Brothers - Hey Boy Hey Girl (1999)

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" Hey Boy Hey Girl " is a song by British big beat duo The Chemical Brothers. It was released as a single from their 1999 album Surrender . It peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart in June 1999 and remained on the chart for ten weeks. The song dates back to 1997, when it was in the Radio 1 Anti-Nazi Mix. The song is a track in the 2011 video game Just Dance 3, and it is also featured in the 2012 video game Lumines Electronic Symphony by Ubisoft. It was also used during the introduction of Forza Horizon. Read more about the song

Corona - Baby Baby (1995)

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The song is actually a cover of Joy & Joyce's 1991 hit, " Babe Babe " also produced by Lee Marrow, and was released in February 1995 as the second single from Corona's 1993 debut album, The Rhythm of the Night . Particularly devoted to the dance floors, it had a great success, reaching the highest positions in various Singles Charts around the world. It peaked at number-one in Italy and on the dance chart in Canada, and number 5 in UK.  Read more about the song

Black Box - Ride on Time (1989)

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"Ride on Time " is a song by the Italian music group Black Box. It was released as a single in July 1989 and later included on their debut album Dreamland (1990). The song was a chart success in many countries and a number-one hit in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Read more about the song

Snap! - Rhythm is a Dancer (1992)

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" Rhythm Is a Dancer " is a song recorded by German group Snap!. It is widely regarded as one of those classic songs that define the sound of the 90's. Read more about the song

Chicane - Saltwater (1999)

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" Saltwater " is a song by Chicane featuring the vocals of Irish singer Máire Brennan. The track uses parts of Clannad's 1982 hit " Theme From Harry's Game " with both re-recorded and newly written lyrics. It was released as a single in 1999, reaching the #6 position on the UK Singles Chart and becoming a popular trance track in clubs across Europe. In 2003, the song was used in a national tourism campaign for Ireland and also by Belfast City Council in adverts promoting the city. Read more about the song

Darude - Sandstorm (2000)

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" Sandstorm " is a musical composition by Finnish DJ and record producer Darude. It was released as the lead single from his debut studio album Before the Storm . It was initially released in Finland on 26 October 1999 by 16 Inch Records and it was eventually re-released in many other countries in 2000. Read more about the song

2 Unlimited - Here I Go (1995)

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" Here I Go " was released as the third single from 2 Unlimited's third album, Real Things . The release scored chart success in many European countries reaching the top 10 in Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands and Spain. It was the least successful single release to date in the UK peaking at number 22. Read more about the song

Daft Punk - Around the world (1997)

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" Around the World " is a song by the French electronic music duo Daft Punk. The song was written by the duo and appeared on their debut album Homework in 1997 and was released as a single the same year. It became a major club hit around the world and reached number one in the dance charts. The song's only lyrics are the title. The music video was directed by Michel Gondry and choreographed by Blanca Li. In October 2011, NME placed it at number 21 on its list "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years". Read more about the song

2 Unlimited - Tribal Dance (1993)

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Tribal Dance was released in April 1993 as the second single from the group's second album, No Limits! . The UK release once again omitted the main rap, but left in more vocals from Ray than any of their previous releases. Read more about the song

Black Legend - You See The Trouble With Me (2000)

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A cover version in 2000, credited to Black Legend, originally sampled Barry White; however, White had not given permission for this, so the vocals were re-recorded by Black Legend member Elroy "Spoonface" Powell. This 2000 version - falling under the genre tribal house - was a hit across Europe, reaching number-one in the UK in June of that year. The song was the 40th best selling single of 2000 in the UK. Read more about the song

Madonna - Ray Of Light (1998)

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" Ray of Light " is a song by American singer Madonna. It is the title track from her seventh studio album Ray of Light (1998), and was released as the album's second single on May 6, 1998, by Maverick Records. Written by Madonna, William Orbit, Clive Maldoon, Dave Curtiss, Christine Leach, and produced by Madonna and Orbit, "Ray of Light " is based on Curtiss Maldoon's " Sepheryn " and is an electronic dance song with techno, trance, Eurodance, and disco influences, " Ray of Light " contains several sound effects such as whistles, bleeps and bells, the usage of electric guitar, and underlying synths. Lyrically, the song has a theme of freedom. Read more about the song

Sonique - It Feels So Good (2000)

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" It Feels So Good " is a song by British singer Sonique. It was first released in December 1998 and reached number 24 in the UK, and then it was re-released in May 2000, where it spent three weeks at number one in the United Kingdom. Read more about the song

Dr. Alban - Sing Hallelujah (1993)

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" Sing Hallelujah " is a 1992 song recorded by the Sweden-based musician and producer Dr. Alban. It was the third single from his second studio album One Love. The song was released in 1993 and became a great hit reaching the top 10 in almost all European countries and managing no. 16 in the UK Singles Chart. After " It's My Life ", this was the second Dr Alban's hit which had an international scope. Read more about the song

Deee-Lite - Groove Is In The Heart (1990)

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" Groove Is in the Heart " is a song by American dance band Deee-Lite. It was released in August 1990 as the lead single from their debut album, World Clique. The song was a hit in many countries. Read more about the song

Funky Green Dogs - Fired Up (1997)

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Get Fired Up is the debut album of Murk as Funky Green Dogs, released on Twisted Records (U.S.)/MCA Records, catalog number TWD-11511. The production of the songs on the album don't stray too far from the catchy, successful formula the two major club chart hits and pop crossover hits " The Way" and "Fired Up."   Read more about album

Madison Avenue - Don't Call Me Baby (2000)

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" Don't Call Me Baby" is a song by Australian house duo Madison Avenue. The song is the band's biggest hit, reaching number one in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. In the latter country, the song was the 31st best selling of 2000.  Read more about the song

Kadoc - Night Train (1996)

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Kadoc released a dance/electronic track " The Nighttrain " with samples from the James Brown recording. Read more about the song

Sash! - La Primavera (1998)

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" La Primavera " is a song by the German DJ/production team Sash! featuring La Trec. It was released in March 1998 as the lead single from their album, Life Goes On . Read more about the song