It Began in Afrika
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- For the Electronic Battle Weapon version, see EBW 5
| “It Began In Afrika” | |||||
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| Single by The Chemical Brothers from the album Come With Us |
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| Format | CD, 7" | ||||
| Recorded | 2001 | ||||
| Genre | Tribal House | ||||
| Length | 8 mins 39 secs | ||||
| Label | Virgin Records, Astralwerks, Freestyle Dust | ||||
| Producer | The Chemical Brothers | ||||
| The Chemical Brothers singles chronology | |||||
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"It Began in Afrika" is the first single from The Chemical Brothers' fourth album Come with Us. Originally named "Electronic Battle Weapon 5" to DJ's, "It Began In Afrika" became a hit in clubs and was renamed.[1] The song contains a sample from the track "Drumbeat" from Jim Ingram.
[edit] Tracklisting
[edit] CD Single – US/UK/Europe
- "It Began in Afrika (Radio Edit)" – 3:35
- "It Began in Afrika" – 8:39
- "Hot Acid Rhythm 1" – 5:04
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| Preceded by "Yes!" by Amber |
Billboard Hot Dance Club Play number-one single November 3, 2001 |
Succeeded by "Break 4 Love" by Peter Rauhofer + Pet Shop Boys = The Collaboration |

