Dominator (Human Resource song)
"Dominator" is a 1991 song by the electronic music group Human Resource. It was the group's debut single and later appeared on their full-length album Dominating the World. The single reached #36 on the UK singles chart[1], #6 on Dutch Top 40[2] and #6 on Belgian Ultratop 50 Singles[3].
| "Dominator" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Human Resource | ||||
| from the album Dominating the World | ||||
| B-side | "various remixes" | |||
| Released | 1991 | |||
| Format | CD 12" maxi single | |||
| Genre | Hardcore techno, hard house, breakbeat techno | |||
| Length | 3:38 (radio mix) 4:34 (Joey Beltram Remix) | |||
| Label | 80 Aum Recordings | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Johan van Beek Robert Mahu | |||
| Producer(s) | Johan van Beek Robert Mahu | |||
| Human Resource singles chronology | ||||
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Remixes
There were many remix version of the single (as there were over 50 releases), including best known from American DJ Joey Beltram. His version includes characteristic Hoover sound, taken from his earlier single "Mentasm". "Dominator (Joey Beltram remix)" was included on The Pitchfork 500.
Cultural references
The lyrics from "Dominator" were quoted in Scooter's 2003 single Posse (I Need You on the Floor). It was reported that Lady Gaga's 2009 single Bad Romance sampled the song without permission or recognition but no further legal action was taken.[4][5] It was also sampled in Rihanna's "Birthday Cake". It's also sampled in Boy Sim's song "Break your heart" as well as an unreleased Charli XCX song called "Supernova."
References
- "Human Resource". Official Charts. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- "Human Resource". www.dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- "Human Resource: Dominator". ultratop.be (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- Geerdink, Jochem (21 November 2009). "Overdrijven is ook een vak" (in Dutch). tpo.nl. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- "Terug in de tijd: Human Resource – Dominator". dj2dj.nl (in Dutch). 17 April 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2018.