Bug Powder Dust
1994 single by Bomb the Bass
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"Bug Powder Dust" is a song by English musician Bomb the Bass featuring the vocals of Justin Warfield, released in September 1994 as the first single from Bomb the Bass's third album, Clear (1995).
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| Single by Bomb the Bass featuring Justin Warfield | ||||
| from the album Clear | ||||
| Released | 19 September 1994 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop[1] | |||
| Length | 4:18 | |||
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| Songwriters | Tim Simenon, Justin Warfield | |||
| Producer | Tim Simenon | |||
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Chart performance
"Bug Powder Dust" reached number 24 on the UK Singles Chart and was voted Select magazine's single of the year in 1994.[2][3] It also charted in Australia, peaking at number 34 on the ARIA Singles Chart in February 1995.[4]
Music video
The accompanying music video for "Bug Powder Dust" was directed by British-born American actor and filmmaker Alex Winter and produced by Larry Perel for Propaganda. It was released on 12 September 1994 and is an Apocalypse Now journey up river in Belize.[5]
Charts
| Chart (1994–1995) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[4] | 34 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[6] | 78 |
| Scotland Singles (OCC)[7] | 26 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[2] | 24 |
| UK Dance (OCC)[8] | 6 |
| UK Club Chart (Music Week)[9] | 45 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United Kingdom | 19 September 1994 |
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| 26 September 1994 | CD2 | [11] | ||
| Australia | 24 October 1994 |
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Remixes
The song has been remixed by the Chemical Brothers, Kruder & Dorfmeister, La Funk Mob, and the Dust Brothers. The first three appears alongside the original on a 1996 vinyl single.[13]
