: The backbone of the song is a heavy sample of "Hummin' to Myself" by the Washboard Rhythm Kings (recorded in 1932).
Chinese Man's 'I've Got That Tune' sample of Washboard Rhythm Kings's 'Hummin' to Myself' | WhoSampled. WhoSampled Chinese Man - I've Got That Tune - OFFICIAL HD VIDEO
: The video famously features a reimagined Betty Boop and other 1930s-era cartoon aesthetics , blending "rubber hose" animation with modern digital manipulation. chinese_man_ive_got_that_tune_official_video
: It is a foundational track for Electro-Swing , a genre that revitalizes Big Band era swing with electronic beats and scratching. Cultural Impact
Released in as part of The Groove Sessions Vol. 1 , the track serves as the hallmark of Chinese Man Records, an independent label based in Aix-en-Provence. The group—composed of DJs Zé Mateo, High Ku, and beatmaker SLY—is not actually Chinese; the name was inspired by their first-ever track, which featured a vocal sample of someone saying "Chinese Man". Visual Style : The backbone of the song is a
: It was directed by Fred & Annabelle (Benjamin Le Coq) and focuses on a rhythmic, looping style that mirrors the repetitive nature of hip-hop beats.
: The visuals often contrast old-world imagery with modern urban elements, a direct nod to the band’s musical philosophy of blending traditional genres like swing and jazz with hip-hop and dub. Musical Composition : It is a foundational track for Electro-Swing
The official video is a high-definition trip through a surreal, retro-animated landscape.
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