Pump Up The Volume (extended Mix) May 2026

The title is famously taken from Eric B. & Rakim’s "I Know You Got Soul".

It features a driving 113 BPM beat that bridges the gap between old-school funk and the emerging rave scene of the late '80s. Legacy and Modern Interpretations Pump up the Volume (Extended Mix)

While the radio edit brought house music to the masses, the Extended Mix allowed the track’s "cut-and-paste" aesthetic to breathe. The title is famously taken from Eric B

It is often paired in DJ sets with other pioneers like Technotronic , who followed M/A/R/R/S by merging rap and acid house into mainstream techno. Pump up the Volume (Extended Mix)

The track's DNA continues to influence modern electronic music. Today, it is frequently featured in classic house sets and has inspired numerous contemporary re-rubs: