"Drop a Beat" is a song by American electronica musician Moby, released in May 1992 by Instinct Records as the second single from his self-titled debut album (1992). The single peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.
Critical reception
Rupert Howe from Select noted that "tension is ever-present" on 'Drop a Beat', calling it a "raging rave signal".[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Drop a Beat" | 4:21 |
| 2. | "Drop a Beat" (Deep Mix) | 5:57 |
| 3. | "Electricity" | 3:27 |
| 4. | "UHF 2" | 4:59 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Drop a Beat" (Brainstorm Mix) | 4:21 |
| 2. | "Electricity" | 3:27 |
| 3. | "Drop a Beat" (Deep Mix) | 5:57 |
Charts
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[2] | 6 |
| US Dance/Electronic Singles Sales (Billboard)[3] | 38 |
References
- ^ Howe, Rupert (September 1993). "New Old Albums". Select. p. 94. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- ^ "Moby Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
- ^ "Moby – Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on June 18, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
External links
- "Drop a Beat" at Discogs (list of releases)
