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Step It Up (song)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Step It Up
| cover = Step_It_Up.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Stereo MC's
| album = Connected
| released = 23 November 1992
| recorded = 1992
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = * Acid jazz
* hip hop
| length = 4:59 (Album Version)
| label = * Gee Street and Island Records (US)
* 4th & Broadway (UK)
| writer = * Nick Hallam
* Rob Birch
| producer = Stereo MC's
| prev_title = Connected
| prev_year = 1992
| next_title = Ground Level
| next_year = 1993
| misc =
}}
"'Step It Up'" is a 1992 song by British hip hop/electronic dance group Stereo MC's, released as the second single from their third album, 'Connected' (1992). It charted higher than the band's earlier single "Connected" and the next single "Ground Level". The single peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, number 13 on the New Zealand singles chart[https://charts.nz/showitem.asp?interpret=Stereo+MC%27s&titel=Step+It+Up&cat=s Stereo MC's]. New Zealand Charts. Accessed 5 April 2012. and in Australia the song peaked at number 87. It appeared in the 1993 comedy film 'Wayne's World 2' and was also included on the 1996 compilation album 'The Beautiful Game'.
Critical reception
American magazine 'Billboard' described the song as a "lively unity anthem". Larry Flick commented, "U.K. funketeers continue to effectively peddle their unique blend of retro-dance, traditional jazz, and hip-hop. Insinuating workout is bolstered by a smokin' trumpet solo and uplifting lyrics. Fans of the previous "Connected" will find this gem irresistible. Actually, this anthemic jam has the juice to win the group a whole new contingent of fans. Get on it". Dave Sholin from the 'Gavin Report' noted that their "unique mix of musical influences place the Stereo MC's among the freshest sounds to come along this year. This uptempo entry contains the magic vibe that's brought them worldwide attention". Blake Baxter from 'Music Week's 'RM' Dance Update wrote, "This has a great texture, weaving a mood for realists and sequenced bass fanatics. Hooky vocals and funky drum tracks spiced up with hot horn make this soulful but still unique". Peter Stanton from 'Smash Hits' gave it four out of five, adding, "Thumping basslines, a dash of trumpets and a groove that could get the local old people's home boogeyin' till the dawn".
Track listing
* '7" vinyl'
:A: "Step It Up" (Radio Edit)
:B: "Step It Up" (Ultimatum Trumpet Mix)
* '12" vinyl UK Release'
:A1: "Step It Up" (Extended Mix)
:A2: "Step It Up" (Ultimatum Trumpet Mix)
:A3: "Step It Up" (Ultimatum Remix)
:B1: "Step It Up" (Stereo Field Dub) Remix by Leftfield
:B2: "Step It Up" (Stereo Field Instrumental Dub) Remix by Leftfield
* '12" vinyl US Release'
:A1: "Step It Up" (Ultimatum Remix)
:A2: "Step It Up" (Ultimatum Trumpet Mix)
:B1: "Step It Up" (Stereo Field Dub) Remix by Leftfield
:B2: "Step It Up" (Album Version)
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
References
Category:1992 singles
Category:Stereo MCs songs
Category:4th & B'way Records singles
Category:1992 songs
Category:Island Records singles
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