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It's On You

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"It's On You"
Single by MC Sar & the Real McCoy
from the album On the Move
B-side"Remix"
Released1989
GenreHip house
Length4:00
LabelZYX
Songwriter(s)Olaf Jeglitza, Juergen Wind (J. Wind), Quiclmix
Producer(s)Juergen Wind (J. Wind), Quiclmix
MC Sar & the Real McCoy singles chronology
"Pump Up the Jam"
(1989)
"It's On You"
(1989)
"Don't Stop"
(1990)

"It's On You" was a European Hip House dance hit released in 1989 by the Germany-based dance project M.C. Sar & The Real McCoy.

Background

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"It's On You" was the second single released by M.C. Sar & The Real McCoy under ZYX records. The single debuted in 1989 after the first single, "Pump Up The Jam - Rap" (a cover version of the debut Technotronic hit) had reached No.16 in Germany in 1989. German producers Juergen Wind (J. Wind) and Frank Hassas (Quickmix) wrote and produced the single while German rapper Olaf Jeglitza provided the rap verses. The new single became a top hit in Germany and a success in other European territories in 1989. The single was particularly successful in France where it had earned silver status where it sold over 200,000 units. The growing success of both singles motivated ZYX Records to request a live act and a music video for the single. A Frenchman of African descent named George Shampro Mario was hired to be M.C. Sar and to act as a frontman and rapper in order to give a face to the act. Unbeknownst to the public, Mario was a lip-sync artist who mimed the rap vocals of Jeglitza for the live performances and the music video. During this early phase of the project, Jeglitza was completely anonymous. Singer Patricia Petersen (Patsy) sang the choruses on the single and fronted the project with Mario.

Track listings

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CD single
  1. "It's on You" (mix factory remix) — 6:47
  2. "It's on You" (re-remix) — 5:15
  3. "It's on You" (7" re-remix) — 3:45
CD maxi
  1. "It's on You" (the ultimate freshline allstars remix) — 6:47
  2. "It's on You" (radio remix version) — 3:58
  3. "It's on You" (original extended mix) — 5:43
CD maxi / 12" maxi
  1. "It's on You" (extended mix) — 5:43
  2. "It's on You" (quick-house mix) — 4:58
  3. "It's on You" (big fun mix) — 6:09
  4. "It's on You" (a cappella) — 1:58
  5. "It's on You" (guitarpella) — 0:37
7" single
  1. "It's on You" (single mix) — 4:00
  2. "It's on You" (quick-house mix) — 4:58
12" maxi - Remixes
  1. "It's on You" (UK remix) — 5:44
  2. "It's on You" (re-remix) — 5:15
  3. "It's on You" (7" re-remix) — 3:45

Credits

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  • Vocals by Patricia "Patzy" Peterson
  • Backing vocals by Quickmix and Sarah
  • Guitar by Jürgen Wind
  • Mixed by Freshline Allstars
  • Produced by Jay Rapper and Quickmix
  • Recorded & mixed at Quadriga Studios / Wind B.C.
  • "UK remix" remixed by Adam Fenton and Mick Evans
  • "Re-remix" and "7" re-remix" remixed by Mario Aldini

Charts and sales

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Real McCoy version (1999)

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"It's on You"
Single by Real McCoy
Released1999
GenreHouse
Length3:35
LabelHansa, BMG
Songwriter(s)J. Wind, Quickmix. Olaf Jeglitza
Producer(s)J. Wind, Quickmix
Real McCoy singles chronology
"Pump Up The Jam 98"
(1998)
"It's on You"
(1999)
"Hey Now"
(2000)

"It's On You" was re-recorded by Real McCoy in 1999 as an updated version of the project's original 1990 hit. This version has minor edits to its rap lyrics, and the female vocals were completely re-recorded by singers Ginger and Gabrielle, and the raps were re-recorded with Olaf Jeglitza. A new music video was filmed in a beach/waterfront-like setting and featured rapper Jason Ammon in the video with a cameo appearance by Jeglitza.

Track listings

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CD maxi - 1999 version
  1. "It's on You" (Radio Edit) — 3:33
  2. "It's on You" (Bonbon Boys Radio Edit) — 3:52
  3. "It's on You" (Extended Mix) — 5:25
  4. "It's on You" (Blue Nature Mix) — 5:10
  5. "It's on You" (Bonbon Boys Mix) — 6:04
  6. "It's on You" (Bbasslab Remix) — 5:26
  7. "It's on You" (The Funk Dominator N.Y. Edit) — 5:20

Credits

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  • Olaf "O-Jay" Jeglitza - lead vocal/producer
  • Ginger Kamphuis - performer
  • Gabriele "Geby" Koopmans - vocal
  • Jason Ammon - male vocal

Charts

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Chart (1999) Peak
Position
Canada (RPM)[17] 14

References

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  1. ^ "M.C. Sar & The Real McCoy – It's On You" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  2. ^ "M.C. Sar & The Real McCoy – It's On You" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 29 September 1990. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  4. ^ "M.C. Sar & The Real McCoy – It's On You" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  5. ^ "M.C. Sar & The Real McCoy – It's On You" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 38, 1990" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  7. ^ "M.C. Sar & The Real McCoy – It's On You" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  8. ^ Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
  9. ^ "Top 3 Singles in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 7, no. 38. 22 September 1990. p. VII. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 3 September 2021 – via World Radio History.
  10. ^ "M.C. Sar & The Real McCoy – It's On You". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  11. ^ "Jaaroverzichten 1990". Ultratop. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  12. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 of 1990" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 7, no. 51. 22 December 1990. p. 60. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 15 January 2020 – via American Radio History.
  13. ^ "Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts". GfK Entertainment (in German). offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  14. ^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1990". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  15. ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1990". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
  16. ^ "French single certifications – MC Sar & the Real McCoy – It's On You" (in French). InfoDisc. Retrieved 8 August 2022. Select MC SAR & THE REAL MCCOY and click OK. 
  17. ^ Canadian RPM Top Singles peak