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Coco Jamboo
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Coco Jamboo
| cover = Coco Jamboo.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Mr. President
| album = We See the Same Sun
| released =
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre =
* Eurodance
* reggae fusion
| length = 3:36
| label =
* WEA
* Club Culture
| writer =
* Kai Matthiesen
* Delroy Rennalls
* Rainer Gaffrey
| producer =
* Kai Matthiesen
* Rainer Gaffrey
| prev_title = I'll Follow the Sun
| prev_year = 1995
| next_title = I Give You My Heart
| next_year = 1996
| misc =
}}
"'Coco Jamboo'" is a song by German Eurodance group Mr. President. It was released on 29 March 1996 as the lead single from their second studio album, 'We See the Same Sun' (1996). The song was a hit in many European countries, reaching number one in Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Sweden, and Switzerland. It also enjoyed success in the United States, peaking at number 21 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 in September 1997.
Mr. President won the 1997 Echo award in Germany for the best Dance single with "Coco Jamboo".
Critical reception
Scottish newspaper 'Aberdeen Evening Express' described "Coco Jamboo" as "Ace of Base-style Euro-pop that has already done the business on the continent.""Mr. President - Coco Jamboo". 'Aberdeen Evening Express'. 10 June 1997. page 23. Retrieved 27 March 2020. Larry Flick from 'Billboard' wrote that "once again, the European dance scene spawns a potential stateside smash. With its balmy bassline and spirited chorus, this single offers a way-familiar (but quite pleasant) pop/dancehall sound la Ace of Base, but with a rugged hip-hop edge. The blend of wispy female vocals and throaty male rapping contributes to making this an easy programming bet."
A reviewer from 'Daily Record' commented, "Anonymous club 18 to 30s style anthem [that is] enjoying predictable summer success.""Chart Slot". 'Daily Record'. 20 June 1997. Retrieved 3 December 2020. 'Music Week' rated the song four out of five, adding, "We've loved this Ace Of Base-style summertime nursery rhyme ever since we heard it in Germany. It's unashamedly mainstream and is a guaranteed hit if that is, radio can forget its current dislike of mainstream pop." Polish magazine 'Porcys' listed "Coco Jamboo" at number 100 in their ranking of '100 Singles 19901999'. They said, "Of course, summer is a season of banalities, but beautiful and joyful, and one of the functions of popular music is to enrich our gray lives with beauty and joy."
Chart performance
"Coco Jamboo" went on to become a huge hit all over Europe, peaking at number-one in Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Sweden and Switzerland. It also was a Top 5 hit in Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, as well as on the Eurochart Hot 100, where the single reached number four in July 1996. In the UK, it peaked at number eight in June 1997, in its second run on the UK Singles Chart. The song spent two weeks at that position. It first time peaked at number 87 in December 1996. Outside Europe, "Coco Jamboo" was successful in both Australia and New Zealand, where it reached number seven and nine. And on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100, it peaked at number 21 as the only song by the band to reach that chart. On the 'Billboard' Dance Club Songs chart, it reached number 17. The single was awarded with a gold record in Austria, New Zealand, Sweden and Switzerland. It also earned a silver record in the UK and a platinum record in Australia, Germany and Norway.
Music video
The song's accompanying music video, released in April 1996, was directed by John Buche. It features the band's members walking on a beach and performing the song. It was filmed in Carpano, a small city located in the Venezuelan coasts. The video specifically shows Playa Medina and Plaza Santa Rosa, two touristic places in Carpano, and also part of the Carnival of Carpano, one of the most iconic Carnivals in Venezuela.
Track listings
* '7" single US (1996)'
:A. "Coco Jamboo" (Radio Edit) - 3:38
:B. "Coco Jamboo" (C.C.'s R&B Mix) - 4:16
* '12" Germany (1996)'
:A1. "Coco Jamboo" (Extended Version) - 5:42
:A2. "Coco Jamboo" (Groove Version) - 6:02
:A3. "Coco Jamboo" (Put It On Another Version) - 3:17
:B1. "Coco Jamboo" (Mousse T.'s Extended Club Mix) - 6:15
:B2. "Coco Jamboo" (Mousse T.'s Dangerous Dub) - 6:17
:B3. "Coco Jamboo" (Mousse T.'s Instrumental Club Mix) - 6:15
* 'CD single Europe (1996)'
# "Coco Jamboo" (Radio Version) - 3:37
# "Coco Jamboo" (Extended Version) - 5:42
* 'CD single US (1996)'
#"Coco Jamboo" (Radio Edit) - 3:38
#"Coco Jamboo" (C.C.'s R&B Mix) - 4:16
* 'CD maxi Europe (1996)'
#"Coco Jamboo" (Radio Version) - 3:37
#"Coco Jamboo" (Extended Version) - 5:42
#"Coco Jamboo" (Groove Version) - 6:02
#"Coco Jamboo" (Mousse T.'s Club Mix - Radio Edit) - 3:10
#"Coco Jamboo" (Mousse T.'s Extended Club Mix) - 6:15
#"Coco Jamboo" (Mousse T.'s Dangerous Dub) - 6:17
#"Coco Jamboo" (Instrumental Version) - 3:33
#"Coco Jamboo" (Put In On Another Version) - 3:17
* 'CD maxi Remixes Europe (1996)'
#"Coco Jamboo" (C. C.'s R & B Mix) - 4:14
#"Coco Jamboo" (Chico Y Chico Tribal Radio Mix) - 3:42
#"Coco Jamboo" (Candy Club Remix) - 5:46
#"Coco Jamboo" (Candy Club's Ragga Jump) - 5:03
#"Coco Jamboo" (Chico Y Chico Tribal Remix) - 6:36
#"Coco Jamboo" (Original Radio Version) - 3:38
Charts and sales
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
{|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"!scope="col"|Chart (1996)
!scope="col"|Position
|-
!scope="row"|Austria (3 Austria Top 40)
|7
|-
!scope="row"|Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
|69
|-
!scope="row"|Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)
|94
|-
!scope="row"|Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)
|14
|-
!scope="row"|France (SNEP)
|91
|-
!scope="row"|Germany (Official German Charts)
|8
|-
!scope="row"|Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)
|24
|-
!scope="row"|Netherlands (Single Top 100)
|26
|-
!scope="row"|Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
|6
|-
!scope="row"|Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
|7
|}
Certifications and sales
Release history
Christmas version
During the 1996 holiday season, a Christmas-themed version of "Coco Jamboo" was released by the band, featuring new lyrics and festive instruments. It is currently viewable on YouTube.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgOh6vUcjKs Mr.President - Christmas Coco Jamboo (1995)], Youtube
Cover versions
Romanian performer Inna recorded a song called "Rendez Vous" for her fourth studio album, 'Inna' (2015), which samples elements from the recording.
Israeli singer Netta Barzilai performed a cover of the song for the first episode of her YouTube show 'Netta's Office'.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx35KQbpW6Y Coco Jumbo + Improv | NETTAs Office: Ep. 1]
References
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