The Pimp
Fatboy Slim · 2002
46 min · 6 tracks · techno
A pulsating blend of funky beats and cheeky samples that epitomizes early 2000s dance culture.
Why this album works
'The Pimp' showcased Fatboy Slim's unique ability to blend humor and dance music, but it also faced some controversy for its provocative title. While it didn't achieve the same level of chart success as his earlier albums, it contributed to the ongoing evolution of electronic music in the early 2000s and influenced subsequent artists within the genre.
- Best for
- steady groove for dancing pulsating beats for parties cheeky energy throughout tracks
- Context
- By the time 'The Pimp' was released in 2002, Fatboy Slim had already established himself as a key figure in the electronic music scene with hits like 'Praise You' and 'The Rockafeller Skank.' This album came at a moment when he was transitioning from mainstream success to exploring more eclectic sounds, following his commercial peak with 'You've Come a Long Way, Baby' in 1998.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Prodigy· D. Tiffany· Cabaret Voltaire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Pimp Standout 4:32
- 2 Drop the Hate (remixed by Rev. H Lidbo & The Progressive Baptist Choir of Stockholm) Standout 7:20
- 3 Star 69 (X-Press 2 Wine-Em Dine-Em 69-Em Supamix) Standout 8:19
- 4 Retox (Gettin Freqy with Fatboy) 8:58
- 5 Song for Shelter (Pete Heller Beats and Pieces) 9:58
- 6 Talkin' Bout My Baby (Midfield General's Disco Reshuffle mix) 6:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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