"Rok da House" is the debut single by British production trio the Beatmasters featuring hip hop duo the Cookie Crew. Released as a single in 1987, the song was a top 40 hit in at least seven countries. In the UK, its first release only managed a peak of No. 79. However, a remix six months later was much more successful; this remix peaked at No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart in early 1988. In 1989, a further remix known as "Rok da House (W.E.F.U.N.K.)" appeared on their debut studio album Anywayawanna.
"Rok da House" is known to be the very first hip house record, having been written and pressed to vinyl in August 1986.
Music video The music video accompanies the 7" remix of the track and features black and white footage of cartoon characters and footage of building demolitions, with occasional colour text of the lyrics appearing.
Track listings UK 12" single/French CD single A1. "Rok da House (12" original)" – 6:40 B1. "Rok da House (Latin Beat remix)" – 7:30 B2. "Rok da House (Junie's mix)" – 5:37
UK 7" 1987 single A1. "Rok da House (7" original)" – 3:50 B1. "Rok da House (The Music)" – 5:30
UK 7" 1988 single A1. "Rok da House (7" remix)" – 3:20 B1. "Rok da House (7" original)" – 3:50
UK 12" 1988 single A1. "Rok da House (12" remix)" – 6:40 B1. "Rok da House (It's a Demo)" B2. "Rok da House (The Music)" – 5.30
UK 12" 1988 single A1. "Rok da House (Demolition mix)" B1. "Rok da House (Al' Nite Al' Rite instrumental)"
Charts Chart (1987–88) Peakposition UK Singles Chart 5 Irish Singles Chart 17 Netherlands (MegaCharts) 15 Belgium (Ultratop) 32 France (SNEP) 35 Australia (ARIA Charts) 37 New Zealand Music Chart 7
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