: The title phrase was sampled from "I Know You Got Soul" by Eric B. & Rakim .
The track is celebrated for its revolutionary use of sampling, which was largely illegal or unregulated at the time. Marrs Pump Up The Volume
: It is an acronym of the members' first names: M artyn Young, A lex Ayuli, R udy Tambala, R ussell Smith, and S teven Young. : The title phrase was sampled from "I
Executive Summary Released on August 3, 1987, "Pump Up the Volume" by M|A|R|R|S is a landmark in electronic dance music. It was the first DJ-oriented, sample-heavy record to reach #1 on the UK Singles Chart, marking a shift from underground house music to mainstream pop success. Historical Background & Formation : It is an acronym of the members'
: Produced by Martyn Young and John Fryer, the track utilized an 808 drum machine and heavy scratch effects by DJs Chris "C.J." Mackintosh and Dave Dorrell. M|A|R|R|S - Pump Up The Volume (Official Video)