Here Comes the Hotstepper (Edm Remix)

This party starter is the only hit for the Jamaican reggae singer Ini Kamoze. "The Hotstepper" is his nickname; it's a Jamaican term for a man on the run from the law. Kamoze, though, is a lyrical gangster committing metaphorical murder, unlike the American gangsta rappers whose bars were more literal and menacing. In this context, the song comes off as fun and uplifting - it's hard to be scared of a man who rhymes "extraordinary" with "strawberry."

Kamoze recorded "Here Comes The Hotstepper" in New York with Salaam Remi. Queens producer Salaam Remi later went on to work with the likes of Fergie, Amy Winehouse, Alicia Keys and Nas.

"Here Comes The Hotstepper" includes samples from a variety of sources. They include: Vocals: 1968 "The Champ" by The Mohawks (used for the "Hey" on the intro and throughout) 1972 "Hot Pants" by Bobby Byrd (used for the "I'm Comin" on the intro and throughout) 1985 "La Di Da Di " by Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick (used for the "Hit it" on the intro) 1964 "Land of 1000 Dances" by Cannibal and the Headhunters (Originally Chris Kenner) (used for the "na na na na" chant) 1990 "Roots and Culture" by Shabba Ranks used for the "murderer" chant) Instrumental: 1981 Drums and bass from "Heartbeat" by Taana Gardner 1974 Guitar notes from "Hung Up on My Baby" by Isaac Hayes The verse vocal melody incorporates elements from The Beatles' "Come Together," which itself was inspired by Chuck Berry's "You Can't Catch Me."