It prominently features the sounds of the Roland TR-909 , which remain a building block for dance music today.
The record label featured Congolese fashion model Felly Kilingi in the video and on the original album cover as a marketing tactic. Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam (HQ)
After the song became a global smash and Felly's inability to sing live became apparent during US TV appearances, the album was repackaged to feature Ya Kid K as the true vocalist. Enduring Legacy Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam (Official Music Video) It prominently features the sounds of the Roland
The powerful rapping and singing were performed by Ya Kid K (Manuela Kamosi), who also wrote the lyrics. "Move Your Body" .
The track was built around a sample from Marshall Jefferson's house classic, "Move Your Body" .