A collision of house music rhythms with hip-hop's sampling culture. Anatomy of the Extended Mix
The title is famously taken from Eric B. & Rakim’s "I Know You Got Soul". Pump up the Volume (Extended Mix)
While the radio edit brought house music to the masses, the Extended Mix allowed the track’s "cut-and-paste" aesthetic to breathe. A collision of house music rhythms with hip-hop's
It is often paired in DJ sets with other pioneers like Technotronic , who followed M/A/R/R/S by merging rap and acid house into mainstream techno. While the radio edit brought house music to
Experience the definitive late-80s club energy in this classic video performance: M.A.R.R.S. "Pump Up The Volume" 4AD / 1987 The Best of 80's Music Facebook• Feb 22, 2026
"Pump Up the Volume" (1987) by the British group is a landmark in electronic music history, often cited as the first "sample-heavy" track to hit number one on the UK Singles Chart. The Extended Mix is the definitive version for dance floors, offering a nearly 7-minute journey through the innovative sampling techniques of the era. The Impact of M/A/R/R/S