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"Beat Dis"
Single by Bomb the Bass
from the album Into the Dragon
Released1987
Genre
Length
  • 6:00 (original 12-inch version)
  • 3:21 (music video version)
LabelMister-Ron
Songwriters
ProducerTim Simenon
Bomb the Bass singles chronology
"Beat Dis"
(1987) 		"Don't Make Me Wait"
(1988)

"Beat Dis" is a song by British musical act Bomb the Bass, a studio production group formed by producer Tim Simenon originally as the Rhythm King All Stars, with producer Pascal Gabriel and Adele Nozedar from Indians in Moscow involved too.[2]

From Bomb the Bass' first album Into the Dragon, the track largely consists of samples, like other hits of the time such as "Pump Up the Volume" by M/A/R/R/S and "Theme from S'Express" by S'Express. 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.[3]

"Beat Dis" was first released on Simenon's own Mister-Ron label in 1987.[4][5] It debuted at number five on the UK Singles Chart on 20 February 1988, and peaked at number two a week later. It was also a hit in Europe, reaching the top 10 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.

Release

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"Beat Dis" was pressed on vinyl in the United States and released back into the United Kingdom as an import release.[6]

Samples used

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This is an incomplete list of samples used in "Beat Dis".[7][8] Samples used in different versions may vary.

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[30] Silver 250,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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"Beat Dis" is a 1988 debut single by the British electronic music project , created by producer Tim Simenon as a studio-based act, first released on his Mister-Ron in 1987, with a follow-up release under the Rhythm King in February 1988. The track is renowned for its innovative and extensive use of sampling, layering over 40 audio clips from diverse sources including hip-hop, , , film soundtracks, and advertisements to create a dense, rhythmic centered on a pulsating . It blended emerging elements with and graffiti-inspired "bombing" aesthetics, marking a pivotal moment in late-1980s electronic music production. The song's creation involved Simenon, then a 20-year-old audio engineering student and waiter, collaborating with producer using early digital samplers like the E-mu Emulator II to rearrange and manipulate existing records rapidly. Notable samples include the "Thunderbirds are go" countdown from the 1960s TV series, samples from Sugar Hill Records tracks such as Funky 4 +1's "Feel It (The Mexican)," and snippets from scores, though the track's heavy sampling led to complex royalty negotiations post-release, with Simenon later noting his initial naivety about clearances. Despite radio resistance due to its unconventional structure, "Beat Dis" exploded in clubs, outselling competitors like Kylie Minogue's "" in some metrics and earning a for the highest new entry by a debut act at the time. Commercially, it peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, spending 11 weeks in the Top 100 with 5 weeks in the Top 10, and achieved similar success across Europe, including number 3 in and the top 10 in and . The single's iconic yellow smiley face sleeve art, borrowed from a design, inadvertently aligned it with the burgeoning scene, amplifying its cultural footprint. Its influence extended to redefining sampling as a core electronic music technique, inspiring acts like and paving the way for Simenon's later production work with artists such as .

Background and development

Tim Simenon and early career

Tim Simenon, born in 1968, was just 18 years old when he began developing the track that would become "Beat Dis" in 1987. At the time, he was balancing part-time work as a waiter in a Japanese restaurant in with his studies in audio engineering at the School of Audio Engineering in during the mid-1980s. As a student, Simenon became fascinated with the technical aspects of sound manipulation, particularly splicing tape and sampling records to rearrange audio elements in innovative ways. This hands-on experimentation laid the groundwork for his production style, drawing from his weekend DJ sets at the Wag Club in under the alias DJ Kid 33, where he honed skills in mixing and collaging sounds. Simenon's early professional ties formed through his involvement with Rhythm King label, where he collaborated on projects such as the Rhythm King All Stars alongside producer and Adele Nozedar, who handled press for the label. These partnerships provided initial opportunities to explore collaborative music-making within London's emerging electronic scene. His influences stemmed from hip-hop DJ culture, emphasizing aggressive sampling techniques, as well as the , where the term "bombing"—referring to bold, widespread tagging—inspired the eventual project name .

Concept and formation

The core concept of "Beat Dis" revolved around "bombarding" a foundational bass line with an eclectic array of layered samples, drawing inspiration from the practice of "bombing"—tagging urban spaces prolifically—and the hip-hop aesthetic of transformative sampling. This approach aimed to create a dynamic that restructured disparate sounds into a cohesive track, emphasizing rhythmic intensity over linear songwriting. Bomb the Bass emerged as a studio project spearheaded by producer Tim Simenon under the Rhythm King label, evolving from the earlier Rhythm King All Stars initiative—a collaborative medley effort by label artists. Simenon, who had been DJing at London's Wag Club, proposed the name "Bomb the Bass" to encapsulate the explosive sampling ethos, transforming the project into a flexible collective that included contributors like . This formation allowed for experimental freedom without the constraints of a fixed band lineup, aligning with Rhythm King's focus on innovative electronic and hip-hop-infused music. The track's development involved blending hip-hop rhythms, grooves, elements, and spoken-word snippets into a single, montage-style composition, reflecting Simenon's diverse influences from electro and black music traditions. Early demos originated during Simenon's studies at the School of Audio Engineering in 1986, where he experimented with affordable samplers to rearrange record elements as a DJ tool. These prototypes evolved into the final version, which was included as the on Bomb the Bass's debut album, Into the Dragon, released in 1988.

Production

Recording process

The recording of "Beat Dis" took place primarily at Hollywood Studios in , where Tim Simenon, then a 19-year-old DJ, utilized the facility to experiment with emerging digital sampling technology during late 1986 and early 1987. Simenon had recently enrolled in an audio engineering course at the School of Audio Engineering, which provided foundational skills in tape splicing and that informed the track's development, though the bulk of the work shifted to samplers for efficiency. The project originated as a conceptual exercise under the temporary name Rhythm King All Stars, tied to the independent label Rhythm King Records, but evolved into a standalone production as Simenon layered samples over programmed rhythms. Central to the workflow was the , a newly available and relatively affordable 8-bit sampler released in 1986, which allowed Simenon to quickly capture, rearrange, and layer audio from vinyl records without the labor-intensive multi-track tape methods of the era. This equipment enabled rapid prototyping: Simenon would sample drum breaks from disco and funk records, loop individual bars, and integrate them with synthesized basslines created using Roland devices like the SH-101 and MC-202, alongside sequencing via Steinberg Pro16 software. Additional elements, such as live from turntables, were incorporated to mimic DJ performance dynamics, building the track as a dense, sample-heavy composition that "bombed" a core bass rhythm with disparate sonic fragments. The process emphasized collage-like editing, where spliced tape techniques from Simenon's studies transitioned into digital chopping, allowing for fluid reordering of phrases like the vocal "everybody in the street" sourced from a Sugar Hill Gang record. Collaboration played a key role in refining the arrangement, with producer Pascal Gabriel contributing to the structural polish and integration of house and hip-hop influences, drawing from his experience with electronic acts like Indians in Moscow. Adele Nozedar, also from Indians in Moscow and handling press for Rhythm King Records, provided additional vocal elements that added a human texture to the otherwise mechanical sample bed. The entire production was self-funded through Simenon's DJ gigs at London's Wag Club, highlighting the DIY ethos of early UK electronic music. Technological limitations posed significant challenges, particularly in syncing disparate samples, as pre-click-track recordings from the sourced vinyl often featured erratic timing that required manual alignment during . The S900's memory constraints (only 1MB expandable to 2MB) further necessitated selective layering, forcing Simenon to prioritize impactful loops over exhaustive inclusion, which ultimately shaped the track's punchy, bombardment-style composition. These hurdles, combined with the novelty of affordable digital tools, positioned "Beat Dis" as a pioneering sample-driven work that bridged analog splicing traditions with emerging sequencer-based production.

Sampling techniques

Tim Simenon employed extensive sampling from , , and early records in "Beat Dis," drawing on excerpts, grooves, and hip-hop elements to construct the track's dense sonic landscape. These sources included archival audio clips and rhythmic phrases that added texture and narrative depth, reflecting Simenon's background as a DJ at London's Wag Club where he immersed himself in diverse vinyl collections. The core technique involved layering dozens of samples—reportedly over 50 in total—chopped, looped, and over a programmed and drum pattern to create an explosive effect. Simenon described this as "bombing the bass line with different ideas, with a of sounds," often samples live or integrating them via a basic sampler without initial concern for synchronization precision. This method, inspired by Public Enemy's dense, militant sampling style and broader early hip-hop production practices, prioritized chaotic energy over seamless integration, resulting in a track that felt like an auditory assault. However, the absence of prior royalty clearances for these numerous elements led to significant legal challenges post-release, including lawsuits and settlements that complicated future performances and reissues. A notable example was the prominent hook featuring the phrase "everybody in the street," sampled from Sugar Hill Records' track "Feel It (The Mexican)" by Funky 4 + 1. This funk-infused vocal snippet became a central rhythmic but incurred particularly high royalty costs due to its recognizable origin and the label's aggressive clearance policies. Simenon later reflected that producing the track today would require a robust legal team to navigate such complexities, highlighting the era's lax sampling norms that shifted dramatically in subsequent years.

Musical content

Structure and style

"Beat Dis" features a dynamic structure typical of late-1980s dance tracks, with the extended 12-inch version lasting approximately 5:58. The song opens with an introductory spoken segment declaring "The names have been changed to protect the innocent," followed by a tense countdown—"Five, four, three, two, one"—before launching into the main beat with the sampled exclamation "." From there, it builds through layered verse-chorus sequences that escalate in intensity, incorporating extended breakdowns for club playability and concluding with a gradual fade-out that allows the rhythmic elements to linger. The track fuses multiple genres, drawing on hip-hop's foundations and techniques alongside music's pulsating four-on-the-floor rhythms. Funky basslines provide a groovy undercurrent, while elements emerge through synthesized drum patterns reminiscent of the , creating a propulsive energy that bridges underground club sounds with mainstream accessibility. This hybrid approach positions "Beat Dis" within the emerging subgenre, characterized by its rhythmic drive and sample-heavy construction. Stylistically, the song employs swirling audio effects and newsreel-style spoken announcements to evoke a sense of urgency and collage-like disarray, all underpinned by a relentless, danceable groove. Tim Simenon described the core concept as "bombarding the bass line with different samples," resulting in a chaotic sonic tapestry that maintains momentum through its eclectic layering rather than traditional . Sampling serves as a core method here, enabling rapid rearrangements that capture the era's DJ culture. As a sample-driven dance track, "Beat Dis" shares stylistic DNA with contemporaries like M/A/R/R/S's "Pump Up the Volume," both exemplifying the cut-and-paste innovation that propelled British electronic music into the charts.

Samples used

"Beat Dis" features an extensive array of samples drawn primarily from , , hip-hop, and film soundtracks, layering them to form a pioneering example of sample-heavy electronic music. The track incorporates elements from 21 sources, as documented by music sampling database , creating a rich, eclectic soundscape that blends , vocal hooks, riffs, and rhythmic foundations. Among the most prominent samples is the opening spoken word "The names have been changed to protect the innocent" from the TV series Dragnet, providing a framing for the track. The "Train Sequence" spoken word sample from Geoffrey Sumner's 1958 railway announcement recording adds atmospheric tension. The vocal hook derives from Frankie Smith's 1981 funk single "," infusing the song with playful, call-and-response energy typical of early hip-hop. Ennio Morricone's iconic theme from the 1966 film "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" contributes flute and horn melodies that add dramatic tension and cinematic flair to the composition. Funk elements are drawn from Prince's "Housequake" (1987, featuring George Clinton), which supplies groovy basslines and percussive hits to drive the track's danceable pulse. The bass groove is bolstered by "The Grunt" (1970) by , featuring , offering deep, gritty low-end that anchors the beat. Aretha Franklin's "Rock Steady" (1972) provides the soulful rhythmic backbone, with its chorus vocals and handclaps lending an infectious, upbeat groove to the arrangement. The rap-style delivery draws inspiration from Schoolly D's "Saturday Night" (1986), incorporating vocal cadences that evoke the raw energy of 1980s East Coast hip-hop. Additional layers include a street chant reminiscent of The Sugarhill Gang's early hip-hop style, likely from their 1979 track "Rapper's Delight," which faced legal scrutiny post-release due to uncleared usage from Sugar Hill Records owner Sylvia Robinson. This dense sampling approach, involving numerous uncleared elements from 1960s and 1970s records, would today necessitate a substantial legal team for clearance, as noted by producer Tim Simenon. The technique of layering these samples, as explored in the production process, results in a collage that defines the track's innovative structure.

Release and promotion

Single formats

"Beat Dis" was initially released in January 1988 as a 12-inch vinyl single on Tim Simenon's Mister-Ron Records, a sublabel of Rhythm King, featuring the extended "Dis" version clocking in at over six minutes, alongside and dub variants. In 1988, following its breakthrough success, the track saw wider distribution across multiple formats and international markets. The re-release included 7-inch vinyl singles, such as the edition on Mister-Ron with the and dub version, and 12-inch vinyl pressings with extended mixes, including the "US 7" Mix" tailored for American audiences and the "Funky Remix" for club play. Cassette singles were also issued, notably in the by 4th & Broadway, containing the 7-inch mix and tracks in . The track appeared on Bomb the Bass's debut album Into the Dragon in 1988, where it was presented in the "U.S. 7" Mix" version as the opening track. It was later featured on the 1999 compilation Beat Dis – The Very Best of Bomb the Bass, using the 12-inch version to anchor the collection of early hits. Modern reissues have made the single available digitally, with remastered versions streaming on platforms like since 2009, including the extended "Dis" mix and 12-inch version uploaded around 2013. A 2010 expanded of Into the Dragon included an alternate mix of "Beat Dis" as a bonus track, while original vinyl singles continue to be repressed for collectors.

Marketing and promotion

To build hype around "Beat Dis," Rhythm King Records employed a ploy by presenting the single as a rare US import, complete with shrink-wrapped packaging distributed through specialist importers to London's underground dance scene. This tactic appealed to club DJs who valued exclusivity, fostering word-of-mouth buzz as they believed they had discovered an obscure New York import, despite the track being produced in the UK. Rhythm King's promotional efforts centered on club play rather than mainstream radio, where the track received virtually no airtime due to its experimental sampling style. The label's strategy paid off through grassroots support in nightclubs and , propelling "Beat Dis" to enter the UK Singles Chart at number five on February 20, 1988—the highest new entry for a debut act at the time, earning it a . Live performances were challenging and often chaotic, limited by the era's rudimentary technology for recreating the track's dense sampling live. Producer Tim Simenon, performing under the alias DJ Kid 33, appeared on Top of the Pops in 1988 with a hastily assembled "band" of friends to mime the song, leveraging his DJ residencies at venues like the Wag Club to secure the slot. The single's success tied into promotion for Bomb the Bass's debut album Into the Dragon, released eight months later in , with early press coverage highlighting the innovative sampling techniques that defined "Beat Dis" as a cut-and-paste landmark. Rhythm King's press officer, Adele Nozedar, even featured in the music video to amplify media interest in the project's DIY ethos.

Commercial performance

Chart performance

"Beat Dis" debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 5 on 20 February 1988, climbing to its peak position of number 2 the following week, where it was kept from the top spot by Kylie Minogue's "," which held number 1 for five weeks. The single spent a total of 11 weeks on the chart, including five weeks in the top 10. It ranked number 30 on the Official Charts Company's year-end for 1988. In the United States, "Beat Dis" reached number 1 on the chart for one week in August 1988, marking the Bass's sole entry on that ranking and their only chart-topper. The track achieved strong international success, entering the top 10 in multiple European countries and . The following table summarizes its peak positions and longevity in select key markets:
Country/ChartPeak PositionWeeks on Chart
(Singles)211
()12
(Ö3 )318
(Top 40)512
(Singles Top 100)415
(Official German Charts)617
(Single Top 100)810
(Ultratop 50 )106
These performances highlight the song's broad appeal across dance-oriented and pop charts in 1988.

Certifications

"Beat Dis" was certified Silver by the (BPI) in 1988 for sales of 250,000 units in the . The track did not receive major certifications in other territories, though its chart longevity contributed to estimated global sales exceeding 500,000 units. As Bomb the Bass's only significant chart entry, the song marked a key commercial breakthrough for the project. No additional certifications have been awarded in the digital era, including stream equivalents.

Music video

Production

The "Beat Dis" music video was filmed in as a low-budget endeavor, relying on an informal cast of friends from London's Wag Club to provide the dancing extras. Tim Simenon played a hands-on role in its creation, appearing on camera as the central DJ figure while coordinating the shoot to capture the track's energetic essence. Adele Nozedar, Rhythm King Records' press officer and former member of the band Indians in , featured prominently as the female vocalist, lip-syncing her improvised lines in a casual performance. The visuals adopted a club-like setting with spontaneous, high-energy movements among the participants, evoking the vibrant, underground dance scene of late-1980s . It premiered on BBC's in a mimed live format that mirrored the video's style, contributing to the single's chart momentum. Remastered editions later appeared on , where the official upload has accumulated 3.8 million views by 2025.

Content and symbolism

The music video for "Beat Dis" features a frenetic array of fast-cut scenes that evoke urban nightlife and chaotic energy, including quick flashes of dancing crowds in dimly lit clubs, arcade-like graphical bursts, TV static interference, and snippets of political imagery such as protest footage and graffiti tags. These abstract representations visually mirror the track's dense sample , with rapid edits—often described as "blink-and-you'll-miss-it"—creating a sense of disorientation and bootleg broadcast aesthetics that align with the song's underground, DIY ethos. A central iconic element is the yellow smiley face, directly lifted from the bloodied badge in and ' comic series , which appears repeatedly throughout the video and on the single's artwork. This imagery, chosen by producer Tim Simenon for its bold, graffiti-inspired vibe, inadvertently originated the smiley as a widespread symbol of culture in the late 1980s, despite Simenon's personal resistance to being categorized within the genre. He later reflected that the association "threw me off as I wasn’t into ," emphasizing his intent to blend diverse influences rather than adhere to a single scene. Thematically, the video captures a playful yet anarchic underground party atmosphere, with its collage-like structure underscoring themes of sonic and visual bombardment that parallel the track's experimental sampling. Scenes of friends from London's Wag Club—miming instruments and dancing energetically—add a layer of communal, rebellious joy, reinforcing the video's portrayal of as a disruptive, frequency-jamming in the . In terms of reception, the video significantly amplified the track's appeal to club audiences by translating its high-energy collage into a visually immersive experience, contributing to Simenon's public recognition and the single's chart success, though the rapid editing and low-budget effects were constrained by 1980s video technology limitations. Its role in popularizing the Watchmen smiley further cemented its symbolic impact within emerging rave scenes.

Reception and legacy

Critical reception

Upon its release in 1988, "Beat Dis" received acclaim for its innovative use of sampling, with later describing it as a "sampling " that laid down an "explosive foundation of bowel-slackening beats." Contemporary reactions highlighted the track's dense of over 50 samples, blending hip-hop, , and elements into a chaotic yet energetic whole, though some noted its overwhelming density limited mainstream radio play. Tim Simenon reflected on the production as "a lot of different things thrown together at once – there didn’t seem to be a name for that," emphasizing its genre-blending naivety, including unlicensed samples from and records that later required costly legal settlements. In club scenes, the track garnered significant word-of-mouth praise for its dancefloor impact, becoming a staple despite radio stations' reluctance due to its sample-heavy complexity. Co-producer noted that "it became very big in the clubs," crediting its timing at the crossroads of and hip-hop for the enthusiastic response. Simenon admitted to his initial unawareness of royalty implications, stating, "If you were to make Beat Dis now, you would need a good legal team to track down the rights holders." Retrospectively, the song has been celebrated for pioneering sample-based . A 2021 Guardian feature underscored its role in fusing disparate influences at the and hip-hop intersection, marking a pivotal moment in electronic production. In a 2025 Classic Pop interview, Simenon described the track as "pretty mental," positioning it as a and a key 1980s that anticipated broader trends in electronic music.

Cultural impact

"Beat Dis" played a pivotal role in pioneering the genre by blending hip-hop sampling techniques with rhythms, helping to usher in an era of eclectic electronic music that emphasized crate-digging and cut-and-paste production. Released in , the track's dense layering of samples from , hip-hop, and electronic sources influenced subsequent acts in the UK scene, serving as a template for the bombastic, sample-heavy sound of . For instance, it paved the way for groups like , whose tracks such as "" echoed the aggressive beats and sonic collages first popularized by Simenon's work. The track's cultural footprint extended beyond music through its iconic imagery, particularly the bloodstained smiley face inspired by the Watchmen comic, which appeared on the single's cover and in the music video. This symbol quickly became synonymous with culture, adorning flyers, clothing, and club aesthetics throughout the late and as a marker of the underground party scene. Its adoption transformed the into an emblem of and electronic music rebellion, influencing fashion and visual art in the rave community. As Bomb the Bass's sole number-one hit on the US chart, "Beat Dis" marked a for Tim Simenon, propelling him into wider production opportunities, including co-producing Neneh Cherry's 1988 hit "," which fused hip-hop and pop elements in a manner reflective of his sampling style. The track's success highlighted the global potential of electronic music during a transitional period for dance genres. "Beat Dis" has endured in media retrospectives on , appearing in compilations like Now That's What I Call 12″ 80s: Remixed and anniversary features marking its 30th release in 2018 as a of and sampling innovation. Official remixes, including the 1988 "Funky Beat" version and a 2013 digital re-edit for its 25th anniversary, have kept it relevant in DJ sets and streaming platforms. While no major covers exist, the track has been sampled in later works, such as Altern 8's 1992 hardcore rave anthem "" and Chae Yeon's 2004 track "Dance All Night," demonstrating its lasting sonic influence.

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