"Celebration" is a song by German Eurodance band Fun Factory, released in August 1995 by various labels as the second single from the band's second album, Fun-Tastic (1995). It features female vocals by Marie-Anett Mey and the rap parts is performed by Smooth T (a.k.a. Toni Cottura), who also co-wrote the song with Bülent Aris. A sizeable hit in Europe, it was a top-10 hit in Spain (10), and a top-20 hit in France (19) and Germany (12). Outside Europe, the single reached number nine on the RPM Dance/Urban chart in Canada and number 88 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. In 1996, a remix done by Mousse T. was sampled by French electronic music duo Daft Punk on their song "Revolution 909".

Critical reception Larry Flick from Billboard magazine wrote, "Speaking of musical calls for peace and unity, this red-hot Euro-dance act drops its standard rapid pace down to a per-cussive pop/reggae groove for this engaging plea for racial harmony. The result is the act's most appealing single to date. Do not be surprised if this is also Fun Factory's biggest hit, too. You are likely to be humming the chorus for hours after the first time you hear it."

Music video The accompanying music video for "Celebration" was directed by British director Marcus Adams. It was A-listed on German music television channel VIVA in November 1995.

Track listing CD single, Germany (1995) "Celebration" (Radio Party Rap) — 3:26 "Celebration" (Radio Party Vocal) — 4:03

CD maxi, UK & Europe (1995) "Celebration" (Radio Party Vocal) — 4:03 "Celebration" (Radio Party Rap) — 3:26 "Celebration" (Slam Rap Extended) — 4:28 "Celebration" (Mousse T's Back To The Old School) — 4:32 "Celebration" (Black Zone Remix) — 5:09

CD maxi, Japan (1996) "Celebration" (Radio Party Rap) — 3:29 "Celebration" (Radio Party Vocal) — 4:05 "Celebration" (Slam Rap Extended) — 4:30 "Celebration" (Black Zone Remix) — 5:06

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1995) PeakpositionCanada Dance/Urban (RPM) 9Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 90Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40) 39Quebec (ADISQ) 11Spain (AFYVE) 10US Billboard Hot 100 88US Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard) 50US Cash Box Top 100Cash Box Chart Entries 1990-1996 83

Year-end charts Chart (1995) PositionGermany (Media Control) 86Latvia (Latvijas Top 50) 76

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