"The Launch" is a song by Dutch disc jockey DJ Jean, produced by Jean and Klubbheads. The vocals are performed by Natasja Morales. It was released in the Netherlands in April 1999 and reached number one on the Dutch Top 40. In the United Kingdom, the song was released in August 1999, peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart the following month.
Impact and legacy British electronic dance and clubbing magazine Mixmag included "The Launch" in their list of "The Biggest Drops in Dance Music" in 2020, writing, "Get ready for the launch advises a vocal near the start of this track. The sage words follow a sample of NASA comms, which come back around as a space shuttle countdown (5.. 4.. 3.. 2.. 1..) as the track builds towards its momentous drop. It's extremely cheesy, and extremely fun. When those bouncing trance notes rush in, dancefloors always hit the stratosphere."
Track listing Dutch CD single "The Launch" (radio edit) – 3:38 "The Launch" (Rollercoaster's Pumped Up Mix) – 6:10
Charts Weekly charts Chart (1999–2000)PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA) 74Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 11Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40) 30US Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard) 12
Year-end charts Chart (1999)PositionBelgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) 100Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 93Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 27Netherlands (Single Top 100) 12UK Singles (OCC) 43 Chart (2000)PositionUS Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard) 44
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Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)NetherlandsApril 1999CDMo'BizzUnited Kingdom30 August 1999AM:PM
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