Beat Dis


"Beat Dis" is a song by British act Bomb the Bass, a studio production formed by producer Tim Simenon, from the act's album Into the Dragon. Like other hits of the era such as "Pump Up the Volume" by MARRS and "Theme from S'Express" by S'Express, it largely consists of samples. The centre label on the record features a smiley lifted from Watchmen. This usage was the origin of the use of the smiley as a symbol for acid house.
The single was very successful in the United Kingdom, peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart. It was also a major hit in Europe, reaching the top ten in at least five countries, and in New Zealand, where it peaked at number five. It reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart for one week and is Bomb the Bass' only chart hit in the US.

Samples used

This is an incomplete list of samples used in "Beat Dis". Samples used in different versions may vary.

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