Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam were an American band and one of the first freestyle music groups to emerge from New York City in the 1980s. The band consisted of vocalist Lisa Lisa (Velez), guitarist/bassist Alex 'Spanador' Moseley, and drummer/keyboardist Mike Hughes. They were assembled and produced by Full Force, which Moseley and Hughes were also members of.
'Let the Beat Hit 'Em' | ||||
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Single by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam | ||||
from the album Straight Outta Hell's Kitchen | ||||
Released | 1991 | |||
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Recorded | 1991 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 4:38 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Songwriter(s) | Robert Clivillés | |||
Producer(s) | David Cole & Robert Clivillés | |||
Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
'Let the Beat Hit 'Em' on YouTube |
'Let the Beat Hit 'Em' is the title of a number-oneR&Bsingle by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam from their 1991 albumStraight Outta Hell's Kitchen.
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Background[edit]
The song spent one week at number-one on the US R&B chart the week of September 14, 1991, reaching No. 37 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1] On the US dance charts, the song was the third and final number one for the group.[2]
Samples[edit]
On Let the Beat Hit 'Em Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam sampled Ghetto Heaven by The Family Stand, The Emotions' 1977 single Best of My Love and Set It Off by Strafe.[3]
Let the Beat Hit 'Em was also sampled by Kylie Minogue on the track Too Much of a Good Thing off her 1991 album Let's Get To It.[3]
Critical reception[edit]
Billboard wrote about the song: 'Trio ends a two-year recording silence with an insinuating pop/hip-hopper. Trademark production style of Robert Clivilles and David Cole is a fine complement to Lisa's appealing vocals. Pumped house version has already begun to jam in the clubs, while top 40 and urban radio should be joining the party any second now.'[4]
Music & Media wrote: 'Produced by the hottest team around lately, Robert Clivilles and David Cole of C&C Music Factory fame, for whom nothing can stop these beats anymore. Just like on C&C's records, the main line of the chorus will remain in the listener's head for weeks.'[5]
![Jam Jam](/uploads/1/2/4/8/124893971/569561352.jpeg)
Music video[edit]
The music video was directed by Marcus Nispel and is in black/white.
Track listings[edit]
- 7' single
- 'Let the Beat Hit 'Em' (radio mix 1) — 4:38
- 'Let the Beat Hit 'Em' (5 minute house version) — 5:02
- US 12' Original Release (656950-5)
- 'Let the Beat Hit 'Em' (The Brand New Super Pumped-Up C&C Vocal Club Mix) - 7:28
- 'Let the Beat Hit 'Em' (Radio Mix 1) - 4:38
- 'Let the Beat Hit 'Em' (5 Minute House Version) - 5:02
- US 12' #2 (657393-6)
- 'Let the Beat Hit 'Em' (Paradise Garage Club Mix) - 7:03
- 'Let The Beat Hit 'Em' (5 Minute House Mix) - 5:02
- 'Let The Beat Hit 'Em' (The Pop Radio Edit) - 4:00
Charts[edit]
Chart (1991) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA) | 72 |
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders) | 42 |
Canada Dance (RPM)[6] | 1 |
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[7] | 33 |
Ireland (IRMA)[8] | 27 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[9] | 35 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10] | 30 |
France (SNEP)[11] | 36 |
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company) | 17 |
US Billboard Hot 100 | 37 |
US BillboardHot R&B Singles | 1 |
US BillboardHot Dance Club Play | 1 |
US BillboardHot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 1 |
Popular culture[edit]
There is also an unrelated song with the same title which has appeared in Konami's various Bemani music games.
See also[edit]
![Lisa Lisa](/uploads/1/2/4/8/124893971/850080582.jpg)
References[edit]
- ^Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 354.
- ^Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 157.
- ^ ab'Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam: Let the Beat Hit 'Em'. genius.com.
- ^'Billboard: Single Reviews'(PDF). Billboard magazine (1991-06-15, page 65). Retrieved 2018-01-25.
- ^'Music & Media: New Releases'(PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 2017-11-23.
- ^Canadian dance peak
- ^'Eurochart Hot 100 Singles'(PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
- ^'The Irish Charts – Search Results – Let the Beat Hit'. Irish Singles Chart.
- ^'Nederlandse Top 40 – Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam' (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
- ^'Dutchcharts.nl – Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam – Let the Beat Hit 'Em' (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^'Let The Beat Hit 'Em', Dutch and French Singles Charts Lescharts.com (Retrieved February 8, 2008)
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