It's On You Explained

It's On You
Cover:It's_on_you.jpg
Type:single
Artist:MC Sar & the Real McCoy
Album:On the Move
B-Side:Remix
Released:1989
Genre:Hip house
Length:4:00
Label:ZYX
Producer:Juergen Wind (J. Wind), Quiclmix
Prev Title:Pump Up the Jam
Prev Year:1989
Next Title:Don't Stop
Next Year:1990

"It's On You" was a European Hip House dance hit released in 1989 by the Germany-based dance project M.C. Sar & The Real McCoy.

Background

"It's On You" was the second single released by M.C. Sar & The Real McCoy under ZYX records. The single debuted in 1989 after the first single, "Pump Up The Jam - Rap" (a cover version of the debut Technotronic hit) had reached No.16 in Germany in 1989. German producers Juergen Wind (J. Wind) and Frank Hassas (Quickmix) wrote and produced the single while German rapper Olaf Jeglitza provided the rap verses. The new single became a top hit in Germany and a success in other European territories in 1989. The single was particularly successful in France where it had earned silver status where it sold over 200,000 units. The growing success of both singles motivated ZYX Records to request a live act and a music video for the single. A Frenchman of African descent named George Shampro Mario was hired to be M.C. Sar and to act as a frontman and rapper in order to give a face to the act. Unbeknownst to the public, Mario was a lip-sync artist who mimed the rap vocals of Jeglitza for the live performances and the music video. During this early phase of the project, Jeglitza was completely anonymous. Singer Patricia Petersen (Patsy) sang the choruses on the single and fronted the project with Mario.

Track listings

CD single
  1. "It's on You" (mix factory remix) — 6:47
  2. "It's on You" (re-remix) — 5:15
  3. "It's on You" (7" re-remix) — 3:45
CD maxi
  1. "It's on You" (the ultimate freshline allstars remix) — 6:47
  2. "It's on You" (radio remix version) — 3:58
  3. "It's on You" (original extended mix) — 5:43
CD maxi / 12" maxi
  1. "It's on You" (extended mix) — 5:43
  2. "It's on You" (quick-house mix) — 4:58
  3. "It's on You" (big fun mix) — 6:09
  4. "It's on You" (a cappella) — 1:58
  5. "It's on You" (guitarpella) — 0:37
7" single
  1. "It's on You" (single mix) — 4:00
  2. "It's on You" (quick-house mix) — 4:58
12" maxi - Remixes
  1. "It's on You" (UK remix) — 5:44
  2. "It's on You" (re-remix) — 5:15
  3. "It's on You" (7" re-remix) — 3:45

Credits

Charts and sales

Weekly charts

Chart (1990)Peak
position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[1] 10
Spain (AFYVE)[2] [3] 1

Year-end charts

Chart (1990)Position
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[4] 48
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[5] 42
Germany (Official German Charts)[6] 46
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[7] 31
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] 18

Certifications

Real McCoy version (1999)

It's on You
Cover:Real_McCoy_-_It's_On_You.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Real McCoy
Released:1999
Genre:House
Length:3:35
Label:Hansa, BMG
Producer:J. Wind, Quickmix
Prev Title:Pump Up The Jam 98
Prev Year:1998
Next Title:Hey Now
Next Year:2000

"It's On You" was re-recorded by Real McCoy in 1999 as an updated version of the project's original 1990 hit. This version has minor edits to its rap lyrics, and the female vocals were completely re-recorded by singers Ginger and Gabrielle, and the raps were re-recorded with Olaf Jeglitza. A new music video was filmed in a beach/waterfront-like setting and featured rapper Jason Ammon in the video with a cameo appearance by Jeglitza.

Track listings

CD maxi - 1999 version
  1. "It's on You" (Radio Edit) — 3:33
  2. "It's on You" (Bonbon Boys Radio Edit) — 3:52
  3. "It's on You" (Extended Mix) — 5:25
  4. "It's on You" (Blue Nature Mix) — 5:10
  5. "It's on You" (Bonbon Boys Mix) — 6:04
  6. "It's on You" (Bbasslab Remix) — 5:26
  7. "It's on You" (The Funk Dominator N.Y. Edit) — 5:20

Credits

Charts

Notes and References

  1. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. 29 September 1990. 20 June 2021. Music & Media.
  2. Book: Salaverri, Fernando. Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002. 1st . September 2005. Fundación Autor-SGAE. Spain. 84-8048-639-2.
  3. Top 3 Singles in Europe. Music & Media. 7. 38. 22 September 1990. VII. 29800226. World Radio History . 3 September 2021.
  4. Web site: Jaaroverzichten 1990. Ultratop. 13 March 2021.
  5. Eurochart Hot 100 of 1990. Music & Media. 7. 51. 22 December 1990. 60. 29800226. 15 January 2020. American Radio History.
  6. Web site: Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts. de. GfK Entertainment. offiziellecharts.de. 13 March 2021.
  7. Web site: Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1990. Dutch Top 40. 13 March 2021.
  8. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Single 1990. dutchcharts.nl. 13 March 2021.
  9. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?&file_num=nlc008388.2508&type=1&interval=20&PHPSESSID=8rreah4ttt6t51tgo6rkkglb56 Canadian RPM Top Singles peak