Released in June 1998, "" (often known by its repetitive hook, " Funk Soul Brother ") is the definitive anthem of the Big Beat era. As the lead single from Fatboy Slim’s multi-platinum second album, You've Come a Long Way, Baby , it peaked at No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart and became a global club and radio staple. The "Frankenstein" of Samples
The song famously features a dramatic, multi-minute tempo change where the speed gradually slows down to a crawl before exploding back to full speed, a technique Cook used to "reset" the energy on the dance floor. Cultural Impact Fatboy Slim – Rockafeller Skank
The iconic "Right about now / The funk soul brother / Check it out now" is a repeated loop of Lord Finesse from the track "Vinyl Dog Vibe". Interestingly, Finesse reportedly only approved the sample thinking it would be used for a traditional hip-hop scratch, rather than a high-energy dance track. Released in June 1998, "" (often known by