Rok da House
"Rok da House" is the debut single by British production trio the Beatmasters featuring hip hop duo the Cookie Crew. Released as a single in 1987, the song was a top 40 hit in at least seven countries. In the UK, its first release only managed a peak of No. 79,[1] but a remixed re-release six months later was much more successful, peaking at No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart.[2]
| "Rok da House" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by The Beatmasters featuring Cookie Crew | ||||
| from the album Anywayawanna | ||||
| Released | 1987 | |||
| Format | 12" single, 7" single | |||
| Recorded | 1986 | |||
| Genre | Hip house | |||
| Length | 6:40 | |||
| Label | Rhythm King | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Amanda Glanfield, Paul Carter, Richard Walmsley, Debbie Pryce, Susie Banfield | |||
| Producer(s) | Beatmasters | |||
| Beatmasters singles chronology | ||||
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"Rok da House" is known to be one of, or even the very first hip house record released,[3] having been recorded in August 1986.[4]
Track listing
UK 12" single
- A1. "Rok da House" - 6:40
- B1. "Rok da House" (Latin Beat Mix) - 6:29
- B2. "Rok da House" (Junie's Dub) - 7:04
Charts
| Chart (1987–88) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 5 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 17[5] |
| Netherlands (MegaCharts) | 15[6] |
| Belgium (Ultratop) | 32[7] |
| France (SNEP) | 35[8] |
| Australia (ARIA Charts) | 37[9] |
| New Zealand Music Chart | 7[10] |
References
- "rok da house ft the cookie crew - Official Charts Company".
- "rok da house {1988} ft the cookie crew - Official Charts Company".
- "Cookie Crew Reviews, Music, News".
- Duthel, C. "Pitbull - Mr. Worldwide" – via Google Books.
- "The Irish Charts - All there is to know".
- "Cookie Crew - Dutch chart". dutchcharts.nl.
- "Cookie Crew - Belgian Chart". ultratop.be.
- "Cookie Crew - French Chart". lescharts.com.
- "Cookie Crew - Australian chart". australian-charts.com.
- "Cookie Crew - New Zealand Chart". charts.nz.
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