Slam Dunk (Da Funk)
Encyclopedia
"Slam Dunk" is a song by British boy band
Five
, released as their first UK single in late 1997. It appeared on their first album, 5ive
, in early 1998. The song reached #10 on the UK charts and sold around 500,000 copies worldwide. Featuring a blend of pop and rap, the single was produced by Jacob Schulze (as "Jake"), Max Martin
, and Denniz Pop
. The track contains a sample of "Clap Your Hands" by Herbie Crichlow
. It was not released in many countries other than the UK and none outside Europe apart from New Zealand
where it reached #22. In other countries, Five's first single was "When the Lights Go Out
". The song was featured in the Disney Channel Original Movie Smart House.
UK CD1
UK CD2 (Includes Limited Edition Poster)
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
Five
Five (band)
Five were an English boyband put together in 1997 by the same team that managed the Spice Girls before they launched their career. The five members were Scott Robinson, Ritchie Neville, J Brown, Abs Breen and Sean Conlon. Signed by Simon Cowell, they were a manufactured band and held several...
, released as their first UK single in late 1997. It appeared on their first album, 5ive
5ive (album)
5ive, also written as Five, is the self-titled debut album by English pop rap band Five. Released in the United Kingdom on 22 June 1998, the album topped the UK Albums Chart, the only Five album to do so...
, in early 1998. The song reached #10 on the UK charts and sold around 500,000 copies worldwide. Featuring a blend of pop and rap, the single was produced by Jacob Schulze (as "Jake"), Max Martin
Max Martin
Martin Karl Sandberg, known professionally as Max Martin, is a Swedish music producer and songwriter. Raised in Stenhamra, a suburb of Stockholm, Sweden, he broke through as a producer and songwriter in the mid to late 1990s after crafting a string of hits for pop artists like the Backstreet Boys,...
, and Denniz Pop
Denniz Pop
Dag Krister Volle , better known under the artistic name Denniz Pop , was a Swedish DJ, music producer and songwriter....
. The track contains a sample of "Clap Your Hands" by Herbie Crichlow
Herbie Crichlow
Herbie Crichlow is a 4-time ASCAP-awarded English music producer and songwriter. Born in England, raised in Barbados. He is Best known for his Multi Diamond, Platinum and Gold awarded works. He is also known for his penned collaborations with Max Martin , RedOne, Grammy award winner David Franks...
. It was not released in many countries other than the UK and none outside Europe apart from New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
where it reached #22. In other countries, Five's first single was "When the Lights Go Out
When the Lights Go Out
"When the Lights Go Out" is the second single released from British group Five's debut studio album, 5ive It was released in early 1998. The song was co-written by Eliot Kennedy, Tim Lever and Mike Percy , and John McClaughlin. It was co-produced by Eliot Kennedy, Tim Lever and Mike Percy. The...
". The song was featured in the Disney Channel Original Movie Smart House.
Track listings
USA CD Single- "Slam Dunk (Da Funk)" [Radio Edit] - 3:38
- "Slam Dunk (Da Funk)" [Instrumental] - 3:38
- "Slam Dunk (Da Funk)" [Call Out Research Hook] - 0:10
UK CD1
- "Slam Dunk (Da Funk)" [Radio Edit] - 3:38
- "Straight Up Funk" - 4:00
- "Slam Dunk (Da Funk)" [Candy Girls Vocal Club Mix] - 6:31
- "Slam Dunk (Da Funk)" [Video] - 3:41
UK CD2 (Includes Limited Edition Poster)
- "Slam Dunk (Da Funk)" [Radio Edit] - 3:38
- "Slam Dunk (Da Funk)" [Candy Girls Club Mix] - 5:16
- "Slam Dunk (Da Funk)" [Future Funk Mix] - 6:35
- "Slam Dunk (Da Funk)" [Sol Brothers Mix] - 8:57
- "Slam Dunk (Da Funk)" [Bug Remix] - 6:36
Chart performance
| Chart (1997) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart | 6 |
| UK Singles Chart | 10 |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 14 |
| Danish Singles Chart | 15 |
| Italian Singles Chart | 19 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 22 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart | 22 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 24 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 28 |
| German Singles Chart | 77 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart | 86 |
End-of-year charts
| End of year chart (1998) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart | 48 |
External links
- Slam Dunk (Da Funk) (UK release) at discogs.com
- Slam Dunk (Da Funk) (European release) at discogs.com