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On a Ragga Tip

"On a Ragga Tip" is a song by British breakbeat hardcore group SL2, released as a single in 1992. The song contains samples of Jah Screechy's "Walk and Skank" and Kid 'n Play's "Gittin' Funky (UK Remix)".

"On a Ragga Tip"
Single by SL2
Released6 April 1992 (1992-04-06)[1]
GenreBreakbeat hardcore[2][3]
Length5:11
LabelXL
Songwriter(s)Matthew "Slipmatt" Nelson, John "Lime" Fernandez
Producer(s)Matthew "Slipmatt" Nelson, John "Lime" Fernandez
SL2 singles chronology
"DJ's Take Control"/"Way in My Brain"
(1991) 		"On a Ragga Tip"
(1992) 		"Way in My Brain" (Remix)/"Drumbeats"
(1992)

The song was a success, peaking at No. 2 in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, No. 3 in Ireland and No. 42 in Belgium. It remains the group's biggest and best-known song. In 1997, a remix of the song was released and reached No. 31 in the UK.

In 2015, the original SL2 version was used in a McDonald's television commercial in the UK[4] and in 2019, it was used in a Virgin Media commercial.[5]

Critical reception

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Andy Beevers from Music Week named "On A Ragga Tip" Pick of the Week in the category of Dance, stating that "this track continues the reggae-hardcore theme of 'Way in My Brain', the hugely popular flipside to their massive 'DJs Take Control' hit. Built around Jah Screechy's extremely catchy 'Walk and Skank', 'On a Ragga Tip' is destined for great things."[6]

Track listing

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  • UK 12-inch single
A1. "On a Ragga Tip" (original mix) – 5:11
A2. "Pleasure" (original mix) – 4:05
AA1. "Changing Trax" (original mix) – 5:00
AA2. "Bassquake" (Plus 8 Mix) – 4:26

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[23] Silver 200,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Other versions and sampling

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In 1992, South African singer Dr Victor interpolated the vocals and hook of "On a Ragga Tip", with added verses and instrumentation, in the song "Badayo".

In 1994, Bali Brahmbhatt and Alka Yagnik interpolated the song in "Amma Dekh Tera Munda" from the Bollywood film Stuntman.

In 2015, British electronic/house duo My Digital Enemy released an EDM remake of "On a Ragga Tip" which sampled the original SL2 version.

References

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  1. ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 4 April 1992. p. 17. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Adele, Inc: why the music industry is banking on pop's $1.5 million-a-day woman | H1 News".
  3. ^ "Breakbeat Hardcore Vinyl 1991-1993. Visual Research & Catalog". calameo.com.
  4. ^ "McDonald's – Crispy Chicken Wrap Happy Meal – TV Advert Songs".
  5. ^ "Virgin Media 'I can do anything' Advert". sounds-familiar.info.
  6. ^ Beevers, Andy (28 March 1992). "Dance: Pick of the Week" (PDF). Music Week. p. 10. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  7. ^ "SL2 – On a Ragga Tip" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  8. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 9, no. 20. 16 May 1992. p. 27. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  9. ^ "European Dance Radio" (PDF). Music & Media. 18 July 1992. p. 16. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  10. ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – On a Ragga Tip". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  11. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 29, 1992" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  12. ^ "SL2 – On a Ragga Tip" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  13. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  14. ^ "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 18 April 1992. p. 26. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  15. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 14, no. 8. 22 February 1997. p. 11. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  16. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  17. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  18. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  19. ^ "1992 Year-End Sales Charts" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 9, no. 51/52. 19 December 1992. p. 17. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  20. ^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1992". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  21. ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1992" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  22. ^ "Year End Charts: Top Singles". Music Week. 16 January 1993. p. 8.
  23. ^ "British single certifications – SL2 – On a Ragga Tip". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
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