Coco Jamboo

"Coco Jamboo"
Single by Mr. President
from the album We See the Same Sun
Released	March 29, 1996 (Germany)
Format	CD single, CD maxi single
Genre	Eurodance, reggae fusion
Length	3:36
Label	Warner Bros.
Writer(s)	Kai Matthiesen, Delroy Rennalls, Rainer Gaffrey
Producer	Kai Matthiesen, Rainer Gaffrey
Mr. President singles chronology
"Gonna Get Along (Without Ya Now)" (1995) "Coco Jamboo" (1996) "I Give You My Heart" (1996)

"Coco Jamboo" is the title of a song by German eurodance group Mr. President. It was released in March 1996 as the lead single from their second studio album We See the Same Sun.

The song was a hit in Europe and Latin America, reaching the top ten on many European charts. It also gave them their only chart entry in the United States, peaking at number 21 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in July 1997.

Track listings

CD maxi - Europe (1996)

1. "Coco Jamboo" (Radio Version) - 3:37
2. "Coco Jamboo" (Extended Version) - 5:42
3. "Coco Jamboo" (Groove Version) - 6:02
4. "Coco Jamboo" (Mousse T.'s Club Mix - Radio Edit) - 3:10
5. "Coco Jamboo" (Mousse T.'s Extended Club Mix) - 6:15
6. "Coco Jamboo" (Mousse T.'s Dangerous Dub) - 6:17
7. "Coco Jamboo" (Instrumental Version) - 3:33
8. "Coco Jamboo" (Put In On Another Version) - 3:17

CD single - Europe (1996)

1. "Coco Jamboo" (Radio Version) - 3:37
2. "Coco Jamboo" (Extended Version) - 5:42

CD maxi Remixes - Europe (1996)

1. " Coco Jamboo" (C. C.'s R & B Mix) - 4:14
2. "Coco Jamboo" (Chico Y Chico Tribal Radio Mix) - 3:42
3. "Coco Jamboo" (Candy Club Remix) - 5:46
4. "Coco Jamboo" (Candy Club's Ragga Jump) - 5:03
5. "Coco Jamboo" (Chico Y Chico Tribal Remix) - 6:36
6. "Coco Jamboo" (Original Radio Version) - 3:38

Music video

The song's music video, released in April 1996, featured the band's members walking on a beach and performing the song during the Brazilian Carnival and it was also filmed in Venezuela.

Christmas Version

During the 1996 holiday season, a Christmas-themed version of "Coco Jamboo" was released by the band, featuring new lyrics and festive instruments. It is currently viewable on Youtube.

Charts and sales

Peak positions

Chart (1996–1997)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)	7
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)	1
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)	11
Belgium (Ultratop 40 Wallonia)	17
Canada (RPM)	37
Canada Dance (RPM)	1
Denmark (Tracklisten)	8
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)	2
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)	3
France (SNEP)	28
Germany (Media Control Charts)	2
Ireland (IRMA)	3
Norway (VG-lista)	2
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)	1
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)	1
United Kingdom (The Official Charts Company)	8
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	21
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	17
U.S. Billboard Top 40 Mainstream	17
U.S. Billboard Rhythmic Top 40	26

End of year charts

End of year chart (1997)	Position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	92

Certifications

Country	Certification	Date	Sales certified
Australia	Platinum	1997	70,000
Austria	Gold	June 27, 1996	15,000
Germany	Platinum	1996	500,000
Sweden	Gold	November 12, 1996	10,000
UK	Silver	July 1, 1997	200,000

Chart successions

Preceded by "Macarena" by Los del Río	Swiss number-one single (first run) June 2, 1996 (1 week)	Succeeded by "Macarena" by Los del Río
	Swiss number-one single (second run) June 16, 1996 (1 week)
Preceded by "Children" by Robert Miles	Austrian number-one single June 16, 1996 – July 21, 1996 (6 weeks)	Succeeded by "Killing Me Softly with His Song" by The Fugees
Preceded by "Macarena" by Los del Río	Swiss number-one single (third run) June 30, 1996 – July 7, 1996 (2 weeks)
Preceded by "Wannabe" by Spice Girls	Swedish number-one single September 20, 1996 – October 13, 1996 (5 weeks)	Succeeded by "Free Like a Flying Demon" by E-Type