It Began in Afrika

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For the Electronic Battle Weapon version, see EBW 5
“It Began In Afrika”
“It Began In Afrika” cover
Single by The Chemical Brothers
from the album Come With Us
Released Flag of Europe Flag of the United Kingdom September 10, 2001

Flag of the United States September 11, 2001

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
"Music: Response"
(2000)
"It Began in Afrika"
(2001)
"Star Guitar"
(2001)

"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

  1. "It Began in Afrika (Radio Edit)" – 3:35
  2. "It Began in Afrika" – 8:39
  3. "Hot Acid Rhythm 1" – 5:04


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