Technotronic

Technotronic is a Belgian studio-based music project formed in 1988 by Jo Bogaert. With vocalist Ya Kid K, they produced the hit single, "Pump Up the Jam", which was originally an instrumental. An image for the act was later put together, utilizing Congolese-born fashion model Felly Kilingi as its album/single cover art, and supposed "singer" in the music video.

The success of the project's first single led to the release of Pump Up the Jam: The Album, which featured tracks by Ya Kid K and MC Eric. They also became an opening act for Madonna and had appearances on Saturday Night Live, The Arsenio Hall Show, and It's Showtime at the Apollo.

Three follow-up singles were released: "Get Up! (Before The Night Is Over)", "This Beat Is Technotronic" and "Rockin´ Over The Beat". The album eventually climbed into the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 in the US and reached #2 in the UK Albums Chart.

In 1990, Kamosi contributed vocals on the single "Spin That Wheel", as part of Technotronic's "side project" Hi-Tek 3, for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles soundtrack. A megamix was released compiling many of Technotronic's previous hits.

In 1992, the song "Move This" (also featuring Kamosi) from the album became popular and became their third Top 10 hit in the United States. With renewed interest in the album, it was repackaged in 1992 with the same track listing, but this time it featured Ya Kid K on the cover.

Technotronic has sold approximately 14 million albums and singles worldwide.

MC Eric and Ya Kid K. reunited and have toured parts of Europe, South America and Australia, as a part of commemorating Technotronic's 20th anniversary, performing their classic hits as well as new material. MC Eric also tours as a DJ.