: The song peaked in the top 10 of national charts in the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, and Greece.
The track was produced and written by American DJ and producer . Released in June 1999 as a single from his album The Groove I Have , the song became an instant anthem. Johnson, a legendary figure in the Chicago house scene, infused the track with his signature "ghetto house" style—characterized by heavy, rhythmic basslines and infectious, repetitive vocal hooks. Composition and Sound
The "Extended Mix" (often titled the Original Extended Mix ) typically clocks in at approximately , providing the breathing room necessary for the groove to build. Time to Get Down (Extended Mix)
: In 2025, Billboard magazine ranked it number two on their list of "The 50 Best House Songs of All Time," cementing its status as a foundational piece of the genre. Alternative Versions
: Built on a "bumping" synth-bass line and a driving 4/4 drum pattern, it embodies "dancefloor escapism". : The song peaked in the top 10
: Also released a version titled "Get Down (Extended Mix)" in 2016, leaning into the Big Room House sound.
While Paul Johnson's version is the definitive "Time to Get Down" experience for most house fans, other artists have released tracks with the "Get Down (Extended Mix)" title: Johnson, a legendary figure in the Chicago house
: The track is defined by its simple yet hypnotic refrain—"Get Get Down"—which serves as both the lyrical core and a percussive element.