Before dance music had its heyday, people around the world were treated to several electronic one-hit wonders, many of which have stood the test of time. Whether you were an ’80s kid jamming along to Technotronic’s “Pump Up The Jam” prior to Space Jam or rocking out to DJ Sammy’s iconic remix of “Heaven” at your middle school dance, you can relive the 10 best EDM one-hit wonders below. 1. Cookin’ On 3 Burners, Kungs – “This Girl” Originally released by Australian funk trio Cookin’ On 3 Burners, “This Girl” went on to receive a 2016 remix by French producer Kungs, who launched it to global popularity en route to charting in 18 countries. A study conducted by broadbrandchoices marked the song the second biggest one-hit wonder on Spoti...
There’s nothing like a little bit of house music to chase away the Monday blues, and French producer Hugo Cantarra has got you covered with his newly minted remix of Technotronic’s “Pump Up The Jam.” Released May 21st via Universal Music Belgium, Cantarra’s deep house rework of the 1989 hip-house hit comes in both edited and extended cuts. With its instantly recognizable beat motifs and iconic lyrics, “Pump Up The Jam” is a tricky challenge when it comes to reshaping its stems into something new. For Cantarra, this meant producing a thick layer of bass along with chugging synths. This combination builds intensity into the remix’s compelling house drop, arranged around the original track’s topline and classic percussion rhythm...