Drop the Hate

Fatboy Slim

About Drop the Hate

"Drop the Hate" is a song by English big beat musician Fatboy Slim. It was released as a 12" vinyl single on 10 December 2001 from his third studio album, Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars. The single peaked at No. 101 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was released in December 2001, like his previous single, "Song for Shelter (Remix)". A remix of the song appears as a B-side to "Talkin' Bout My Baby". Its vocal contains samples from a 1974 sermon by Reverend W. Leo Daniels called "The Answer to Watergate". Daniels, the then-pastor of the Greater Jerusalem Baptist Church of Houston, Texas, had eleven albums released by Jewel Records on its "Jewel Devotional Series". 


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2000
5:30
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Fatboy Slim

Norman Quentin Cook (born Quentin Leo Cook; 31 July 1963), also known as Fatboy Slim, is an English DJ, musician, and record producer. His records helped to popularise the big beat genre in the 1990s. In the 1980s, Cook was the bassist for the Hull-based indie rock band the Housemartins, who achieved a UK number-one single with their a cappella cover of "Caravan of Love". After the Housemartins split, Cook formed the electronic band Beats International in Brighton, who produced the number-one single "Dub Be Good to Me". Cook joined acts including Freak Power, Pizzaman, and the Mighty Dub Katz to moderate success. In 1996, Cook adopted the name Fatboy Slim and released Better Living Through Chemistry to critical acclaim. Follow-up albums You've Come a Long Way… more »

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Written by: NORMAN COOK, LEO DANIELS

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Artist Background
"Drop the Hate" is a track by Fatboy Slim, whose real name is Norman Cook. Cook is a British DJ, musician, and record producer who gained fame in the 1990s and is known for his innovative beats and creative production skills.
Album Release
"Drop the Hate" is part of the album "Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars", Fatboy Slim's third studio album. The album was originally released on 6 November 2000.
Track Details
The length of the song "Drop the Hate" is around 5:30 minutes, depending on the version. It is known for its upbeat tempo and interesting mix of electronic and funk music elements.
Message
The song, as the name suggests, promotes a positive message of dropping hatred and embracing love. The lyrics encourage people to let go of their prejudices and hate, focusing on unity and understanding instead.
Featuring Artists
The song uses a sample from a sermon by Reverend W. Leo Daniels. The sermon is about overcoming hatred, making it a perfect fit for the message of the song.
Genre
Fatboy Slim is known for his 'big beat' style, a genre characterized by heavy breakbeats and synthesizer-generated loops and patterns. "Drop the Hate" is an example of this genre blend, combining aspects of electronic music with sounds inspired by funk, psychedelia, and R&B.
Success
Although "Drop the Hate" was not released as a single, it has often been highlighted as a standout track on "Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars". The album itself was well-received and reached the UK Albums Chart top 10.

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