Fatboy Slim Вђ“ Rockafeller Skank Apr 2026

The driving surf-rock rhythm is sampled from " Sliced Tomatoes " by the 1970s soul duo Just Brothers.

The iconic "Right about now / The funk soul brother / Check it out now" is a repeated loop of Lord Finesse from the track "Vinyl Dog Vibe". Interestingly, Finesse reportedly only approved the sample thinking it would be used for a traditional hip-hop scratch, rather than a high-energy dance track. Fatboy Slim – Rockafeller Skank

Released in June 1998, "" (often known by its repetitive hook, " Funk Soul Brother ") is the definitive anthem of the Big Beat era. As the lead single from Fatboy Slim’s multi-platinum second album, You've Come a Long Way, Baby , it peaked at No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart and became a global club and radio staple. The "Frankenstein" of Samples The driving surf-rock rhythm is sampled from "

The track is famous for its dense, eclectic layering. Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim) utilized Akai samplers and an Atari ST to stitch together several distinct musical pieces: Released in June 1998, "" (often known by

A recognizable surf-guitar riff is taken from Bobby Fuller’s " Our Favorite Martian ."