M|A|R|R|S – Pump Up The Volume
M|A|R|R|S – Pump Up The Volume (1980)
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Pump Up The Volume by M|A|R|R|S, released in 1987, is a groundbreaking track widely credited as one of the first major chart hits to rely heavily on sampling. Blending house, hip-hop, and electronic influences, the song helped introduce sample-based dance music to mainstream audiences. The video features rapid-cut visuals, VHS textures, and surreal animations that reflect the experimental nature of the track. Trivia: Due to its innovative use of unauthorized samples, the track sparked early legal debates around sample clearance in music production.
