A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. PREVIEW Die Eier Von Satan. [11] Despite the controversy, the video was nominated for four awards in the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards, and eventually won Best Dance Video and Breakthrough Video. "Smack My Bitch Up" is a song by English rave group The Prodigy. You must be logged in to comment. Directed by Jonas Åkerlund. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. [15] The video featured a cat exhibiting similar reckless behavior to that of the woman in the original music video. The phrase was made famous by The Prodigy. Editor : Thomas Lagerman Director : Jonas Åkerlund Production : Pettersson Åkerlund Badar's vocals and harmonies are based on "Nana (The Dreaming)" performed by Sheila Chandra. 5:01 . 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Smack My Bitch Up Haujobb Electronic • 2007 Play Shuffle. referencing Smack My Bitch Up (Slacker Remix), 12", S/Sided, Unofficial, W/Lbl, BITCH-1 The value of this record has soared after the sad passing of Prodigy frontman keith Flint and prog-house guru Shem McCauley aka Slacker, this was hammered by Sasha on its release, most-famously at Homelands in 2000 back2back with John Digweed. The vocals are sampled and altered from the Ultramagnetic MCs song "Give the Drummer Some"; the original lyrics, performed by rapper Kool Keith, are: "Switch up change my pitch up" / "Smack my bitch up, like a pimp". PREVIEW 4 Songs, 20 Minutes. Translate texts with the world's best machine translation technology, developed by the creators of Linguee. * Sales figures based on certification alone. PREVIEW The Speed of Pain. Initially Liam Howlett used a direct sample of Chandra's song, but later had the vocal resung after sample clearance issues. The cutscene is in first-person perspective (just like most of the game) and had the corresponding soundtrack called "Smack My Chip Up", in a clear reference to "Smack My Bitch Up". "Smack my bitch up." MTV initially restricted the video to late-night rotation, starting with a midnight debut on 120 Minutes on 7 December 1997. Translator. It was released in November 1997 as the third and final single from the album The Fat of the Land. "Get me high." This also meant they avoided playing a part of the song that used the offending lyric when playing the customary music video clip. 1:24 PREVIEW November 7, 1998 11 Songs, 38 Minutes ℗ 1998 TufAmerica. "Smack My Bitch Up" was the twelfth single released by the British big beat band The Prodigy on November 17, 1997. ITV Chart Show refused to display the name of the song when the video was played during one of their episodes. 22, in Australia reaching No. It was released in November 1997 as the third and final single from the album The Fat of the Land. On BBC World Service radio chart run down it was mentioned as "Smack" and was not played. "Smack" is slang for heroin; "my bitch" refers to the vein/artery in the arm used to inject the drug. Jeremy Corbyn’s co-signatories that day were the current shadow chancellor John McDonnell, the current international development secretary Diane … Prior to the release of the single, Liam Howlett was presented with three remixes of the title song, one by Jonny L, one by DJ Hype and one by Slacker. Prodigy* ‎– Smack My Bitch Up Label: XL Recordings ‎– XLS 90 CD Format: CD, Maxi-Single Country: Spain Released: 1997 Genre: Electronic. General CommentWhat the lyrics mean: Smack my bitch up (in slang – contrary to the explanation by many people) means to do something intensely, like being on stage (other possible explanations are reference to heroin use, attempts to generate shock value or just what it sounds like). Some user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. The song -- whose entire chorus reads "Change my pitch up/ Smack my bitch up" -- appears on the group's multi-million selling album, The Fat Of … "Smack My Bitch Up" was the twelfth single released by the British big … Later, at a strip club, the protagonist drinks more alcohol while watching nude dancers, and eventually brings one stripper home to have sex. XLS 090 CDX; CD). 4:59 . Listen Now Buy song $1.29. Discussion. The phrase was made famous by The Prodigy. Linguee. The Prodigy first emerged in the underground rave scene in the early 1990s and have since achieved popularity and worldwide recognition. Go directly to shout page. Open menu. Smack my bitch up, like a pimp For any rapper who attempt to wear Troop's And step on my path I'm willing as a A-1 General Rhyme Enforcer 235 on a rhyme test Whatever group or vest in line 5:02 . Smack My Bitch Up, a Single by Prodigy. On the chart rundown, other tracks from the single release were played, and the title "Smack My Bitch Up" was not mentioned. The video shows some rampant adventures on the night London from the first person view. Reviews Although not reaching the top 20 in those countries, "Smack My Bitch Up" was a hit in the Netherlands peaking at No. It was the third and final single from the album The Fat of t…, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "This Is Techno, Vol. The refrain, which consists only of the line "Change my pitch up / Smack my bitch up", was sampled from the song "Give the Drummer Some" by the Ultramagnetic MCs. The digipak was released in cooperation with Sire. [6][unreliable source?]. Your Amazon Music account is currently associated with a different marketplace. As can be expected with a song called “Smack My Bitch Up”, this song caused an uproar as it appeared to promote violence against women. Publication date 2019-09-19 Topics Beatwife, Electro, Techno, Synth-Pop, Acid, Braindance. Smack My Bitch Up (Sub Focus Remix) by Sub Focus (2005) see more. The song was voted by Mixmag readers as the third greatest dance track of all time. Case in point: N.O.W. The track also contains samples from "Funky Man" by Kool & the Gang, "In Memory Of" by Randy Weston, "Bulls on Parade" by Rage Against the Machine and "House of Rising Funk" by Afrique. "There's a realness to that video. It was released in November 1997 as the third and final single from the album The Fat of the Land. The song was voted by Mixmag readers as the third greatest dance track of all time. Javascript is required to view shouts on this page. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. The band took every opportunity to explain that the … The Prodigy is an English electronic dance music group from Braintree, Essex, formed in 1990. Genre Electronic Comment by ★gBeaTz★ track is old af, yet still slaps soo harddd. PREVIEW Hymn. The phrase does not mean to hit your girlfriend, nor does it advocate violence toward women as it literally implies. Usually aired at 11.30 am, the show displayed the on-screen graphic as simply "The Prodigy"; the title of the song would usually appear underneath. [5] Kool Keith had previously been sampled by the Prodigy in the track "Out of Space". Style: Breakbeat, Drum n Bass, Big Beat. At a bar, the protagonist has several more drinks, sexually assaults multiple women, violently attacks several men, and destroys the DJ's equipment before running to the restroom to vomit and inject intravenous drugs. "Smack my bitch up." claiming that it promoted violence against women. Director Jonas Åkerlund's music video for "Smack My Bitch Up" was rarely seen on television due to its controversial subject matter. 41,[17] and in the United States reaching No. 10. Released January 1, 2007 ℗ … More by Ultramagnetic MC's. Bo: Yo, Jim, I'm gonna smack my bitch up with these flowers and candy when I get home, so maybe I'll get lucky tonight. 3 - Various Artists - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic", "What is the Greatest Dance Track of All Time? Rather, the song is about the drug heroin. It was the third and final single from the album The Fat of the Land. It was released in November 1997 as the third and final single from the album The Fat of the Land. Featured peformers: Liam Howlett (producer, writer, artwork). In 2010, the song was voted as the most controversial of all-time in a survey conducted by PRS for Music.[4]. The female vocals in "Smack My Bitch Up" were performed by Shahin Badar. Stream Smack My Bitch Up by The Prodigy from desktop or your mobile device. 11. Finally, after they have sex, a look in the mirror reveals the protagonist to have been a young, blonde woman; as the song ends, she passes out on her bed. About Smack My Bitch Up "Smack My Bitch Up" is a song by English rave group the Prodigy. Beatwife Addeddate 2019-09-19 08:04:55 Identifier BeatwifeSmackMyBitchUp Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.4. plus-circle Add Review. Mixmag readers voted it the third greatest dance track of all time. Released the same year, Assassin's Creed Valhalla includes a sidequest called "The Prodigy", where the player character boxes a clergyman, prompting a character named Keith to sing, "Smack my bishop!"[16]. The song was voted by Mixmag readers as the third greatest dance track of all time. Released 10 November 1997 on XL (catalog no. [3], The song caused considerable controversy because of its suggestive title and explicit music video, which depicted scenes of drunken and drug-fuelled sexual excess and violence. Smack My Bitch Up. [11][12][13] On 22 December, MTV removed the video from rotation; a statement was posted on the network's official website the same day, which stated that protests from feminist organizations had nothing to do with the decision. Change my pitch up!Smack my bitch up!Change my pitch up!Smack my bitch up!Change my pitch up!Smack my bitch up!Change my pitch up!Smack my…. Smack My Bitch Up [Explicit] The Prodigy. "Smack My Bitch Up" is a song by English rave group The Prodigy. 4:08 PREVIEW Moe Love Is on the Mix. From the Album The Fat Of The Land [Explicit] 4.7 out of 5 stars 36 ratings. Howlett chose the DJ Hype remix to be released on the single. Released in 1997, ‘Smack My Bitch Up’ was the third and final single off the band’s album The Fat of the Land, produced by Liam Howlett.A song consisting of only eight words repeated over a layer of acid-like synth, which was cut, distorted, and re-pitched (and repeated), would gradually explain through a non-diegetic model that the gendered self can create illusions. Queen Bitch said 2 months ago: I didn't know that section was a direct sample of "Bulls On Parade" by Rage Against the Machine, I always thought it was The Prodigy's own thing thrown in there. Scrobbling is when Last.fm tracks the music you listen to and automatically adds it to your music profile. comment. 1. 4:49 . It was the third and fin…, "Smack My Bitch Up" was the twelfth single released by the British big beat band The Prodigy on November 17, 1997. "Light my fire." Request another to inject you with Heroin or get you high. And to smack one's bitch up is considered especially charming and gentlemanly, usually leading to some sort of reciprocity by said bitch. "Shoot me up." The band took every opportunity to explain that the title is not to be taken literally, as it means to do something with vigor and intensity. To enjoy Prime Music, go to Your Music Library and transfer your account to Amazon.com (US). Please sign in or sign up. About Smack My Bitch Up "Smack My Bitch Up" is a song by English rave group the Prodigy. Most people have had nights out like that, off their head on coke and drink… It's not to everyone's taste, but not everything we do is. The excellent rave/techno song "Smack My Bitch Up" is often misunderstood. Suggest as a translation of "smack my bitch up" Copy; DeepL Translator Linguee. Get DJ recommendations for harmonic mixing. The phrase does not mean to hit your girlfriend, nor does it advocate violence toward women as it literally implies. Key and BPM for Smack My Bitch Up by The Prodigy. The song reached the top 15 in several countries, for example Canada, New Zealand, Norway and Sweden. [14], In 2012, a parody video, by the now defunct Youtube channel TheCube95, went viral. The motion called for parliament to “express its disgust and outrage at the advertising billboard campaign to promote a record album entitled Smack My Bitch Up; and urges the recording company to withdraw this advertisement immediately.”. In 2002, MTV2 played the full unedited version as part of its special Most Controversial Videos. 4. Also see Camelot, duration, release date, label, popularity, energy, danceability, and happiness. The Prodigy, Soundtrack: The Matrix. Smack My Bitch Up by Beatwife. Genres: Big Beat. [10] The video garnered controversy for depiction of driving under the influence, drug use, violence (including street fighting and a hit-and-run incident), vandalism, nudity, and sex, and also drew criticism for misogyny, particularly from feminist groups such as the US National Organization for Women (NOW), accusing it of encouraging violence against women. 89. The phrase "Smack my bitch up" translates to: "Request another to inject you with Heroin or get you high. 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The video, filmed entirely in first-person perspective, depicts a drug-and-alcohol-fueled night out through the eyes of a mostly-unseen character. [18] The single also returned to the Billboard charts after Flint's death, entering number 23 on its Dance/Electronic Digital Songs Sales chart in its 16 March 2019 issue.[19]. Yet on the first episode of Top of the Pops in which it charted, the DJ Hype remix was played over the top 10 countdown, including the offending lyric of "Change my pitch up, smack my bitch up.". The lyrics "Change my pitch up / Smack my bitch up" are repeated through the whole song. The song was highly controversial because its lyrics, title and music video were believed to promote using of heroin. With The Prodigy, Teresa May. Tracklist Hide Credits. 2. SoundCloud. In 2020, the game Cyberpunk 2077 featured a scene where the main character, V, in the "Chipin' In" main quest, goes to clubs, get tattoos, do drugs and drink alcohol while being controlled by the character of Johnny Silverhand. Songfacts®: As can be expected with a song called "Smack My Bitch Up," this caused an uproar as it appeared to promote violence against women. 3. No radio station was gonna play the song, so we thought we'd make a video that no one would play either. "[7], The song's lyrics, often held as misogynistic, were defended by the band, saying that the lyrics were being misinterpreted and the song actually meant "...doing anything intensely..."[8], "Smack My Bitch Up" was banned by the BBC and only a lyric-free version was played on BBC Radio 1. EN. Smack My Bitch Up by The Prodigy published on 2016-05-26T17:45:33Z. The song performed best in Finland, securing The Prodigy their third Finnish number-one hit alongside "Firestarter" and "Breathe". 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