Voodoo People (EP)
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Voodoo People is the name of the second EP
released by the British
dance act The Prodigy
, in 1995. It is a US-only
extension of the single
of the same name (which appeared on The Prodigy's second album Music for the Jilted Generation
), and it was released this way because at the time of the original release, the band had no signed distributing label
in the United States.
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
released by the British
United Kingdom
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dance act The Prodigy
The Prodigy
The Prodigy are an English electronic dance music group formed by Liam Howlett in 1990 in Braintree, Essex. Along with Fatboy Slim, The Chemical Brothers, and other acts, The Prodigy have been credited as pioneers of the big beat genre, which achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s and 2000s...
, in 1995. It is a US-only
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
extension of the single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
of the same name (which appeared on The Prodigy's second album Music for the Jilted Generation
Music for the Jilted Generation
Music for the Jilted Generation is the second album by English electronic dance music band The Prodigy. The album was released through XL Recordings in July 1994...
), and it was released this way because at the time of the original release, the band had no signed distributing label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
in the United States.
Track listing
- "Voodoo People" (Edit) – 4:05
- "Voodoo People" (Chemical Brothers Remix) – 5:56
- "No Good (Start the Dance)" (CJ Bolland Museum Remix) – 5:14
- "Rat Poison" – 5:34
- "Speedway (Theme from Fastlane)" (Secret Knowledge Remix) – 10:26
- "Voodoo People" (Haiti Island Remix) – 5:22
- "Voodoo People" (Original Mix) – 6:28
Credits
- All tracks written by Liam HowlettLiam HowlettLiam Paris Howlett known as Liam Howlett , is a member of the English band The Prodigy, occasional DJ, and a music producer.-Life and career:...
except track 4 written by Liam Howlett, Maxim RealityMaxim RealityKeith Andrew Palmer , known by his stage name Maxim Reality or simply Maxim, is an English singer-songwriter and MC, famous for his work with electronica band The Prodigy.... - Track 2 remix and additional production by Chemical BrothersThe Chemical BrothersThe Chemical Brothers are a British electronic music duo comprising Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons. Originating in Manchester in 1991, along with The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, The Crystal Method, and fellow acts, they were pioneers at bringing the big beat genre to the forefront of pop culture.- Background...
- Track 3 remix and additional production by CJ Bolland
- Track 5 remixed by Liam Howlett
- Track 6 remixed by Kris NeedsKris NeedsKris Needs is a British journalist and author, primarily known for his writings on the music scene from the 1970s onwards. He became editor of ZigZag Magazine in August 1977, at the relatively young age of 23, and has written biographies of numerous rock and dance stars including Primal Scream,...
- Track 7 mixed by Liam Howlett