The actual rap and vocals were performed by 17-year-old Congolese-Belgian artist Ya Kid K (Manuela Kamosi).
Following the backlash, Ya Kid K was finally featured in the video for their next hit, "Get Up! (Before the Night Is Over)," and appeared on later album covers. Production & Technical Details pump_up_the_jam
Produced by Thomas De Quincey, the track is built on the distinctive sounds of the Roland TR-909 drum machine. Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam (Official Music Video) The actual rap and vocals were performed by
"Pump Up the Jam" is the groundbreaking 1989 hit by the Belgian group , often credited with bringing Eurodance and house music to the American mainstream. The Scandal of Mistaken Identity Production & Technical Details Produced by Thomas De
While the song was a global success, reaching #2 on the , it is famous for a significant controversy regarding its lead performer:
Producers felt Ya Kid K’s look was "too street" for the pop market. Instead, they hired Zambian model Felly Kilingi to appear on the album cover and lip-sync in the iconic music video.