Kung-Fu (187 Lockdown song)

"Kung-Fu" is a song by English speed garage duo 187 Lockdown, released in 1998. The song was a Top 10 hit, peaking at #9 on the UK Singles Chart.[1]

"Kung-Fu"
Single by 187 Lockdown
from the album 187
ReleasedApril 1998
FormatCD single, 12"
GenreSpeed garage
LabelEastWest
Songwriter(s)Danny Harrison, Julian Jonah
Producer(s)Danny Harrison, Julian Jonah
187 Lockdown singles chronology
"Gunman"
(1997)		 "Kung-Fu"
(1998)		 "Gunman (re-release)"
(1998)

The song contains vocal samples from Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat 2 and FX & Scratches Vol. 5 by Simon Harris.[2]

Mixmag included "Kung-Fu" in their list of "The 15 Best Speed Garage Records Released in '97 and '98".[3]

Track listing
UK CD single
  1. "Kung-Fu" (Radio Edit) (3:34)
  2. "Kung-Fu" (Ramsey and Fen Remix) (5:50)
  3. "Kung-Fu" (Prisoners of Technology/TMS 1 Remix One) (6:33)
  4. "Kung-Fu" (Original 187 Mix) (6:31)
  5. "Kung-Fu" (Prisoners of Technology/TMS 1 Remix Two) (6:33)
  6. "Kung-Fu" (187 Lockdown Instrumental) (6:27)

Charts
Chart (1998) Peak
position
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[4] 21
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[5] 9
UK Dance (Official Charts Company)[6] 1

References
  1. "187 LOCKDOWN | Artist". Official Charts. Retrieved 2014-01-11.
  2. "Kung-Fu - 187 Lockdown". WhoSampled. Retrieved 2014-01-11.
  3. "The 15 best speed garage records released in '97 and '98". Mixmag.
  4. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  5. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  6. "Official UK Dance Singles Chart (19 April 1998 - 25 April 1998)". Official Charts Company.
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