Got to Get It

"Got to Get It" is a song by the German group Culture Beat from their second studio album, Serenity. Written by Nosie Katzmann, Jay Supreme, Torsten Fenslau and Peter Zweier, the song was released as the second single from the Serenity album on 13 September 1993. It was a hit in many European countries, and reached number-one in Belgium and Finland. "Got to Get It" was also a top 5 hit in Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. In both the US and Canada, the song peaked at number-one on the dance music charts.

"Got to Get It"
Single by Culture Beat
from the album Serenity
Released	13 September 1993
Recorded	1993
Length	5:21
Label	Dance Pool
Songwriter(s)	Nosie Katzmann Jay Supreme Torsten Fenslau Peter Zweier
Producer(s)	Torsten Fenslau
Culture Beat singles chronology
"Mr. Vain" (1993) "Got to Get It" (1993) "Anything" (1993)
Music video
"Got to Get It" on YouTube
Alternative cover

Critical reception

AllMusic editor William Cooper described the song as a "virtual rewrite" of "Mr. Vain".[1] Ingelill Hatland from Norwegian newspaper Bergensavisen stated that "Got to Get It" is one of the "best cuts" of the Serenity album.[2] Larry Flick from Billboard called it a "wickedly catchy twirler that appears poised to follow the trend-setting "Mr. Vain" to the top of club playlists and on to top 40 formats." He added, "The song's hook will instantly stick to the brain, while the plethora of pop/rave beats will sneak up the spine."[3] Also Shawnee Smith, another editor of Billboard reviewed the song favorably, saying that it sports a "better chorus [than "Mr. Vain"] and aggressive, synth-soaked beats". She added that the "blend of party-down male rapping and cute female-belting is familiar and fun."[4] Nicole Leedham from The Canberra Times noted Culture Beat's "combination of soul, insightful lyrics and dance floor-friendly music".[5] Sunday Mirror commented, "After a day spent humming Culture Beat's incredibly catchy follow up to their chart-topper Mr Vain, you'll agree with the lyric, Got to get it out of my head." They added that the song is "high-energy pop [and] a surefire smash both on the dance floor and in the charts."[6]

Chart performance

"Got to Get It" was very successful on the charts on several continents. In Europe, it peaked at number-one in Belgium and Finland, and was a Top 10 hit in Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. In the latter, the single reached number 4 on November 7, 1993,[7] in its second week on the UK Singles Chart. The single spent two weeks at that position. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it also reached the Top 10, peaking at number 3. But on the European Dance Radio Chart, "Got to Get It" hit number-one. Outside Europe, it peaked at number-one on both the Canadian RPM Dance Chart and the US Billboard Dance Club Songs. And in Australia, it went to number 7. The single was awarded with a gold record in Germany and Australia, with a sale of 250,000 and 35,000 singles.

Airplay

"Got to Get It" was positioned at number six when the first European airplay chart Border Breaker was compiled due to crossover airplay in West Central-, West-, North West-, North- and South-Europe. The single went on to hit number-one on 21 November 1993, where it stayed for four weeks.[8] It also peaked at number-one on Music & Media's European Dance Radio Top 25 on 20 November 1993.

Music video

The music video for "Got to Get it" was directed by Martin Person.[9] It tells the story of two lovers ending their relationship, intertwined with flashbacks to the days when they were in love. The video was filmed in Algarve, Portugal, and in Denmark.

Track listing and formats

CD maxi single (Europe, 1993)

1. "Got to Get It" (Raw Deal Mix) — 5:34
2. "Got to Get It" (Club Mix) — 6:01
3. "Got to Get It" (Extended Album Mix) — 6:39
4. "Got to Get It" (Hypnotic Mix) — 7:17
5. "Got to Get It" (Radio Mix) — 3:39

CD maxi single - Remix (Europe, 1993)

1. "Got To Get It" (Funlab Mix) - 6:36
   • Remixed By: Ricardo "Rhythm Junkie" Andrade
2. "Got To Get It" (Club To House Mix) - 5:52
   • Remixed By: Doug Laurent
3. "Got To Get It" (TNT Party Zone Mix) - 5:41
   • Remixed By: Tielmann, Tillmann
4. "Got To Get It" (Basic House Mix) - 6:22
   • Remixed By: Ricardo "Rhythm Junkie" Andrade
5. "Got To Get It" (Last Minute Mix) - 6:56
   • Remixed By: Tielmann, Tillmann
6. "Got To Get It" (Radio Remix) - 4:09
   • Remixed By: Doug Laurent

7" vinyl single (Netherlands, 1993)

1. "Got To Get It" (Radio Mix) - 3:39
2. "Got To Get It" (Video Edit) - 3:52

12" vinyl single (United States, 1994)

1. "Got To Get It" (Raw Deal Mix) - 5:34
2. "Got To Get It" (Club To House Mix) - 5:52
   • Remixed By: Doug Laurent
3. "Got To Get It" (Hypnotic Mix) - 7:17
4. "Got To Get It" (Resolution Mix) - 7:35
   • Reproduced By: Troy Parrish

CD maxi single, Promo (US, 1994)

1. "Got To Get It" (Original Radio Edit) 3:39
2. "Got To Get It" (Edit w/o Rap) - 3:03
3. "Got To Get It" (Remix Radio Edit) - 4:18
   • Remixed By: Doug Laurent

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts Chart (1993–94) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[10] 7 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[10] 7 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[11] 1 Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[12] 1 Denmark (IFPI)[13] 4 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[14] 3 Europe (European Dance Radio)[15] 1 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[16] 1 France (SNEP)[10] 10 Germany (Media Control Charts)[17] 4 Ireland (IRMA)[18] 3 Israel (Israel Top-30) 5 Italy (Musica e dischi)[19] 5 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[20] 2 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[21] 2 New Zealand (RIANZ)[10] 13 Norway (VG-lista)[10] 6 Spain (AFYVE)[22] 2 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[10] 5 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[10] 7 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[23] 4 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[24] 1

Year-end charts Chart (1993) Position Australia (ARIA)[25] 89 Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[26] 17 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[27] 29 Germany (Official German Charts)[28] 32 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[20] 43 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[29] 45 Chart (1994) Position Australia (ARIA)[25] 100 Canada Dance (RPM)[30] 12 Certifications Country Certification Date Sales certified Germany[31] Gold 1993 250,000 Australia[25] Gold 1994 35,000

References

1. Cooper, William. "Culture Beat – Serenity". AllMusic. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
2. Hatland, Ingelill (August 11, 1993). "Plater". Bergensavisen (in Norwegian) (213). p. 30. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
3. Flick, Larry (February 12, 1993). "Dance Trax: Amos Shines On; Sasha Heads For Higher Ground" (PDF). Billboard. p. 24. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
4. Billboard, February 19, 1994, Page 57
5. Leedham, Nicole (May 19, 1994). "EVERYBODY DANCE NOW". The Canberra Times. p. 27. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
6. Sunday Mirror. November 7, 1993. p. 36. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
7. "Official Singles Chart Top 75 07 November 1993 - 13 November 1993". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
8. "Border Breakers: Monitoring The Impact Of Euro Talent" (PDF). Music & Media. November 19, 1994. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
9. "culture beat - got to get it ( viva tv )". YouTube. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
10. "Got to Get It", in various singles charts Lescharts.com (Retrieved February 10, 2008)
11. "Ultratop.be – Culture Beat – Got to Get It" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
12. "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 2363." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
13. "Top 10 Denmark" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
14. "Music & Media: Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
15. "European Dance Radio Top 25" (PDF). Music & Media. 20 November 1993. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
16. Pennanen, Timo (2006). Sisältää hitin - levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972 (in Finnish) (1st ed.). Helsinki: Tammi. ISBN 9789511210535.
17. "Culture Beat singles, German Singles Chart" (in German). musicline. Retrieved 17 April 2010.
18. Irish Single Chart Irishcharts.ie Archived 3 June 2009 at WebCite (Retrieved 6 August 2008)
19. "Top 10 Sales in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10 no. 46. 13 November 1993. p. 20. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
20. "Single top 100 over 1993" (PDF) (in Dutch). Top40. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
21. "Dutchcharts.nl – Culture Beat – Got To Get It" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
22. Billboard: Hits of the World, 7 May 1994
23. "Got to Get It", UK Singles Chart Official Charts Company (Retrieved August 6, 2008)
24. Billboard Allmusic.com (Retrieved 6 August 2008)
25. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988-2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
26. "Jaaroverzichten 1993" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
27. "1993 Year-End Sales Charts: Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
28. "Top 100 Singles – Jahrescharts 1993" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
29. "JAAROVERZICHTEN - Single 1993". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
30. "Canada Top 50 Dance Tracks of 1994". RPM. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
31. "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank ('Got to Get It')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved August 6, 2008.

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics