Red Alert
Basement Jaxx
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Red alert! Red alert! It's a catastrophe But don't worry, don't panic Ain't nothin' goin' on but history, yeah But it's alright, don't panic And the music keeps on playin' on and on And the music keeps on playin' on and on Red alert! Red alert! It's a catastrophe But don't worry, don't panic Ain't nothin' goin' on but history, yeah But it's alright, don't panic And the music keeps on playin' on and on And the music keeps on playin' on and on And the music keeps on playin' on and on And the music keeps on playin' on and on The way you shake, shake, shake, shake The way you shake, shake, shake, shake Baby On and on On and on And the music keeps on playin' on and on And the music keeps on playin' on and on And the music keeps on playin' on and on And the music keeps on playin' on and on
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Written by: Simon Ratcliffe, Felix Buxton, Harvey W. William Mason Jr.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Red Alert" was released on 19 April 1999, serving as the lead single from Basement Jaxx's debut album "Remedy".
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Chart PerformanceThe single reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the US Dance Club Songs chart.
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Music StyleBasement Jaxx is known for their unique sound blending electronic music with diverse influences such as house, UK garage, R&B, ragga, and Latin music. "Red Alert" embodies this style with its funky bassline and powerful vocals.
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Vocal ContributionThe vocals for the song "Red Alert" were provided by Blue James, a London-based singer.
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AccoladesThe song was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 1999 and won the Q Magazine Dance Track of The Year award.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Red Alert" was directed by Dawn Shadforth and presents a quirky narrative involving a giant flea and a human-sized mousetrap, reflecting Basement Jaxx's often offbeat aesthetic.
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Cultural ImpactThe song became a popular track that was extensively played in UK and US nightclubs and helped to reinforce the importance of dance music in the late 90s.
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Usage in Media"Red Alert" has been used in various forms of media, including films such as Bend it Like Beckham and Submarine, as well as in numerous commercials and TV programs.
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SamplingThe song samples "Far Beyond" by Locksmith, a 1980s funk/disco band.
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Lyrics Inspiration"Red Alert" lyrics are a reflection of consumerism, and it talks about people's increased consciousness towards materialism.
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