Dum Da Dum

"Dum Da Dum"
"Dum Da Dum"
Single by Melodie MC
from the album Northland Wonderland
B-side	"Remix"
Released	1993
Studio	Sidelake Studios
Genre	Euro House, Euro Dance
Length	4:26 (Radio Version)
Label	Sidelake Productions; Virgin;
Songwriter(s)	Melodie MC
Producer(s)	Statikk
Melodie MC singles chronology
Music video
	"Dum Da Dum" on YouTube

"Dum Da Dum" is a 1993 eurodance/hip hop song by Swedish recording artist Melodie MC, released as his third single from his debut album, Northland Wonderland. It contains a sample from the 1990 song "Feel That Beat" by 2 Static and features vocals by Mayomi (aka Pia Sjöberg). In Europe, it was very successful on the charts, peaking at number 2 in Greece, number 3 in Spain, number 4 in the Netherlands and number 7 in Sweden. Additionally, it reached number 16 in Denmark and number 18 in Belgium. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it was a Top 20 hit, reaching number 13. Outside Europe, the single enjoyed success in Australia, where it hit number 5 and was certified gold. And in Israel, it peaked at number 13. A music video was made to accompany the song. In 2009, a new version was released as "Dum Da Dum '09".

Critical reception

James Hamilton from Music Week's RM Dance Update described it as a "commercial cornily rapped Swedish Euro-hit".[1]

Track listing

12", Sweden (1993)
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Dum Da Dum" (Club Version)	6:10
2.	"Dum Da Dum" (Radio Version)	4:23
3.	"Dum Da Dum" (Alternative Club by N Brigade)	5:01

CD single, Europe (1993)
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Dum Da Dum" (Radio Version)	4:41
2.	"Dum Da Dum" (Club Version)	6:15

CD maxi, Europe (1993)
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Dum Da Dum" (Radio Version)	4:41
2.	"Dum Da Dum" (Club Version)	6:15
3.	"Dum Da Dum" (Alternative Club by N Brigade)	6:51
4.	"Feel Your Body Movin' 93" (Toms Transquality Mix)	6:03

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1993-1994)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[2]	5
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[3]	18
Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[4]	8
Denmark (IFPI)	16
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)	13
Finland (IFPI)	5
Greece (Pop + Rock)[5]	2
Israel (Israel Top-30)	13
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[6]	4
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[7]	4
Spain (ALEF MB)[8]	3
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[9]	7

Year-end charts

Chart (1993)	Position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[10]	37
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11]	59

Chart (1994)	Position
Australia (ARIA)[12]	33
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[13]	254

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[14]	Gold	35,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

Hamilton, James (18 December 1993). "Dj directory" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 7. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
"Melodie MC – Dum Da Dum". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
"Melodie MC – Dum Da Dum" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
"Dance/Urban - Volume 60, No. 1 Jul 25, 1994". RPM. 25 July 1994. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
"Gilbey's Swedish Dance Music Awards > The Success Of '93" (PDF). Music & Media. 2 April 1994. p. 14. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
"Nederlandse Top 40 – Melodie MC" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
"Melodie MC – Dum Da Dum" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
"Top 10 Sales in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. 15 January 1994. p. 16. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
"Melodie MC – Dum Da Dum". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
"Jaarlijsten 1993" (in Dutch). Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
"JAAROVERZICHTEN - Single 1993". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
"1994 ARIA Singles Chart". ARIA. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
"Jaarlijsten 1994" (in Dutch). Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
"ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 26 November 2021.

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[1] Hamilton, James (18 December 1993). "Dj directory" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 7. Retrieved 5 April 2021.

[sc_Australia_Melodie_MC-2] "Melodie MC – Dum Da Dum". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 2 April 2018.

[sc_Flanders_Melodie_MC-3] "Melodie MC – Dum Da Dum" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

[4] "Dance/Urban - Volume 60, No. 1 Jul 25, 1994". RPM. 25 July 1994. Retrieved 26 August 2021.

[5] "Gilbey's Swedish Dance Music Awards > The Success Of '93" (PDF). Music & Media. 2 April 1994. p. 14. Retrieved 5 December 2019.

[sc_Dutch40_Melodie_MC-6] "Nederlandse Top 40 – Melodie MC" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 2 April 2018.

[sc_Dutch100_Melodie_MC-7] "Melodie MC – Dum Da Dum" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 2 April 2018.

[8] "Top 10 Sales in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. 15 January 1994. p. 16. Retrieved 2 April 2018.

[sc_Sweden_Melodie_MC-9] "Melodie MC – Dum Da Dum". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 2 April 2018.

[10] "Jaarlijsten 1993" (in Dutch). Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved 1 December 2019.

[11] "JAAROVERZICHTEN - Single 1993". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 28 November 2019.

[ausye-12] "1994 ARIA Singles Chart". ARIA. Retrieved 1 December 2019.

[13] "Jaarlijsten 1994" (in Dutch). Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved 29 November 2019.

[AustraliasingleCertRef-14] "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 26 November 2021.