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One of the most famous stories in pop history involves the Pump Up The Jam Official Music Video and album artwork.

After the song became a global smash and Felly's inability to sing live became apparent during US TV appearances, the album was repackaged to feature Ya Kid K as the true vocalist. Enduring Legacy Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam (Official Music Video) Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam (HQ)

The powerful rapping and singing were performed by Ya Kid K (Manuela Kamosi), who also wrote the lyrics. One of the most famous stories in pop

The project was the brainchild of American-born teacher Jo Bogaert , who moved to Belgium and sought to fuse American hip-hop with European "new beat" dance floor sensibilities. The project was the brainchild of American-born teacher

It reached #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped charts in Belgium, Spain, Finland, and Iceland. It was later certified triple platinum. The Lip-Sync Controversy

The track was built around a sample from Marshall Jefferson's house classic, "Move Your Body" .

The record label featured Congolese fashion model Felly Kilingi in the video and on the original album cover as a marketing tactic.