Dum Da Dum

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"Dum Da Dum"
Dum Da Dum.jpg
Single by Melodie MC
from the album Northland Wonderland
B-side"Remix"
Released1993
StudioSidelake Studios
GenreTechno
Length4:26 (Radio Version)
Label
  • Sidelake Productions
  • Virgin
Songwriter(s)Melodie MC
Producer(s)Statikk
Melodie MC singles chronology
"Take Me Away"
(1992) 		"Dum Da Dum"
(1993) 		"I Wanna Dance"
(1993)
Music video
"Dum Da Dum" on YouTube

"Dum Da Dum" is a 1993 song by Swedish recording artist Melodie MC, released as his third single from his debut album, Northland Wonderland. It contains a sample from the 1990 song "Feel That Beat" by 2 Static and features vocals by Mayomi (aka Pia Sjöberg). In Europe, it was very successful on the charts, peaking at number 2 in Greece, number 3 in Spain, number 4 in the Netherlands and number 7 in Sweden. Additionally, it reached number 16 in Denmark and number 18 in Belgium. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it was a Top 20 hit, reaching number 13. Outside Europe, the single enjoyed success in Australia, where it hit number 5 and was certified gold. And in Israel, it peaked at number 13. A music video was made to accompany the song. In 2009, a new version was released as "Dum Da Dum '09".

Critical reception[]

James Hamilton from Music Week's RM Dance Update described it as a "commercial cornily rapped Swedish Euro-hit".[1]

Track listing[]

12", Sweden (1993)
No.TitleLength
1."Dum Da Dum" (Club Version)6:10
2."Dum Da Dum" (Radio Version)4:23
3."Dum Da Dum" (Alternative Club by N Brigade)5:01
CD single, Europe (1993)
No.TitleLength
1."Dum Da Dum" (Radio Version)4:41
2."Dum Da Dum" (Club Version)6:15
CD maxi, Europe (1993)
No.TitleLength
1."Dum Da Dum" (Radio Version)4:41
2."Dum Da Dum" (Club Version)6:15
3."Dum Da Dum" (Alternative Club by N Brigade)6:51
4."Feel Your Body Movin' 93" (Toms Transquality Mix)6:03

Charts[]

References[]

  1. ^ Hamilton, James (18 December 1993). "Dj directory" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 7. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Australian-charts.com – Melodie MC – Dum Da Dum". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  3. ^ "Ultratop.be – Melodie MC – Dum Da Dum" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  4. ^ "Dance/Urban - Volume 60, No. 1 Jul 25, 1994". RPM. 25 July 1994. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Gilbey's Swedish Dance Music Awards > The Success Of '93" (PDF). Music & Media. 2 April 1994. p. 14. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  6. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Melodie MC" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  7. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Melodie MC – Dum Da Dum" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  8. ^ "Top 10 Spain" (PDF). Music & Media. 15 January 1994. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  9. ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Melodie MC – Dum Da Dum". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  10. ^ "Jaarlijsten 1993" (in Dutch). Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  11. ^ "JAAROVERZICHTEN - Single 1993". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  12. ^ "1994 ARIA Singles Chart". ARIA. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  13. ^ "Jaarlijsten 1994" (in Dutch). Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  14. ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #534". auspOp. 20 July 2019. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
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