"Here We Go" is a 1993 song by Swedish artist and music directorStakka Bo. It was released as his first single from the album, Supermarket. The song features vocals by Swedish singers Nana Hedin and Katarina Wilczewski. The song was a big hit in Europe, charting in several countries. It reached the Top 10 in Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and Ireland. "Here We Go" entered the Eurochart Hot 100 on 26 June 1993 at number 76 and peaked at number 17 on 16 October. In the US, the song reached number 20 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
Critical reception
editor Ryan Randall Goble stated that "this upbeat and fun pop musicthe clear offspring of early-'90s genre-bending in pop, hip-hop, and alternative" and described the song as a "fun dance single". J.D. Considine from The Baltimore Sun said that "the cutting critique of consumerism that bubbles beneath the surface of the irresistibly catchy". Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that "high on energy and heavy on the accent, this well-crafted British rap attack invades the body, mind, and soul. Conga drums and fluttering flutes join a strong-piped female backing vocal to create this eccentric, lively track. With radio finally opening its mind to overseas rap, this Stereo MC's-like entry should fit right in at both top 40 and rhythm crossover." Expressen commented that the song is "very funny". Katrine Ring from Gaffa described the music video of the song as "charming". Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report said that "this act from Stockholm has a sound that's reminiscent of the Stereo MC's and one hot chorus that gets stronger every time it's played." Music & Media commented that "this Swedish dance outfit is in the same league with the Stereo MC's. Rapped verses and a sung chorus add up to a very radio-friendly tune." Karen Holmes from The Network Forty noted the "ska music influences", calling it "a dance flavored pop single with rap vocals inlaid over female harmonies."
Airplay
"Here We Go" was positioned at number 3 when the first European airplay chart Border Breakers was compiled due to crossover airplay in western central, central north-west and southern Europe. It peaked at 2 on the following week.
Use in media
The song appeared in an episode of the animated television seriesBeavis and Butt-Head, in the films Prêt-à-Porter, Never Been Kissed, Alien Autopsy and in the video gameUEFA Euro 2004.
Music video
The music video for "Here We Go" was directed by Stakka Bo. The video is set in a splitscreen brown space with Stakka Bo and Oskar Franzén performing on each side, while model/dancer Alma Jansson is intercut during the chorus, lipsyncing to Nana Hedin's vocals. A wave motion machine also appear in the video.
