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Here We Go (Stakka Bo song)

December 12, 2023

"Here We Go" is a song by Swedish artist and film/music video director Stakka Bo (real name Johan Renck), released in 1993 by Stockholm Records as the first single from Bo's debut album, Supermarket (1993). The song features vocals by Bo himself, alongside Swedish singers Nana Hedin, Monica Hultén, Katarina Wilczewski and Oscar Franzén, with flute by David Wilczewski. It was written by Stakka Bo and Jonas von der Burg, and produced by von der Burg. "Here We Go" was very successful in Europe, charting in several countries and peaking at number four in Sweden. The artist and song was compared by many music critics to English hip hop/electronic dance group Stereo MC's, and the accompanying music video was played frequently on music channels such as MTV.[1]

"Here We Go"
Single by Stakka Bo
from the album Supermarket
Released1993
GenreJazz rap
Length3:58
LabelStockholm Records
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Jonas von der Burg
Stakka Bo singles chronology
"Here We Go"
(1993) 		"Down the Drain"
(1993)
Music video
"Here We Go" on YouTube

Background edit

While at university, Bo dated La Camilla of Swedish band Army of Lovers, who introduced him to the Swedish music business.[2] He started out as one half of Eurodance duo E-Type + Stakka B, but went solo after two singles,[2] continuing to release music as Stakka Bo.

Chart performance edit

"Here We Go" became a major hit in Europe and remains the most successful release by Stakka Bo. It peaked within the top 10 in Austria (6), Denmark (10), Iceland (5), Ireland (8), Norway (10), Sweden (4) and Switzerland (7).[3] Additionally, the song was a top 20 hit in Germany (15), the Netherlands (20) and the United Kingdom (13), as well as on the Eurochart Hot 100, where "Here We Go" entered on 26 June 1993 at number 76 and peaked at number 17 on 16 October. On the European Dance Radio Chart, it fared even better, going to number 11. It entered the UK Singles Chart as number 19 and peaked the second week, on 26 September 1993. The single spent two weeks at that position.[4] In the US, it reached number 20 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart; while it reached number 9 on the Bubbling Under The Hot 100 Singles chart, spending six week on that chart. [36]

Critical reception edit

AllMusic editor Ryan Randall Goble stated that "this upbeat and fun pop music [is] the clear offspring of early-'90s genre-bending in pop, hip-hop, and alternative".[5] J.D. Considine from The Baltimore Sun mentioned "the cutting critique of consumerism that bubbles beneath the surface", and called it "irresistibly catchy".[6] Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that "high on energy and heavy on the accent, this well-crafted British rap attack invades the body, mind, and soul." He added, "Conga drums and fluttering flutes join a strong-piped female backing vocal to create this eccentric, lively track. With radio finally opening its mind to overseas rap, this Stereo MC's-like entry should fit right in at both top 40 and rhythm crossover."[7] Swedish Expressen viewed it as "very funny".[8] Katrine Ring from Danish Gaffa described the music video of "Here We Go" as "charming".[9] Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report felt that Stakka Bo "has a sound that's reminiscent of the Stereo MC's and one hot chorus that gets stronger every time it's played."[10] In his weekly UK chart commentary, James Masterton wrote, "Just for a change we have MTV to thank for this one. So strong was this debut single from the Swedish group that the music video channel which normally gives dance a wide berth, leaped on it immediately." He concluded, "One of the more brilliant pop records in the charts at the moment."[11]

Pan-European magazine Music & Media felt that he is "in the same league" with the Stereo MC's, and added that the tune is "very radio-friendly".[12] Alan Jones from Music Week called it a "impressive debut" and "an easy-paced affair with a friendly rap, an oft-repeated femme voice intoning the title and some cool flute tootling, it's got to happen."[13] Karen Holmes from The Network Forty noted its "ska music influences", declaring it as "a dance flavored pop single".[14] Stuart Bailie from NME commented, "The Swedish Stereo MC's — how odd. Stakka Bo marshall a nippy flute solo, dress like undercover Drug Squad officers and get to say "correlation" in a Cockernee accent."[15] James Hamilton from the RM Dance Update described it as "Stereo MC's meet Ace of Base style".[16] Mike Soutar from Smash Hits gave it five out of five, naming it Best New Single. He felt that "this tune could get the most depressed person you know putting away their razor blades. Breezier than a string vest on Ben Nevis, "Here We Go" is like Stereo MC's without the right-on element, or the Shamen without technological paraphernalia. Except better."[17]

Airplay edit

"Here We Go" was positioned at number three when the first European airplay chart Border Breakers was compiled due to crossover airplay in western central, central north-west and southern Europe. It peaked at number two on the following week.[18]

Music video edit

The music video produced to promote the single was directed by Stakka Bo himself.[19] The video is set in a splitscreen brown space with Stakka Bo and Oskar Franzén performing on each side, while model/dancer Alma Jansson-Eklund is intercut during the chorus, lipsyncing to Nana Hedin's vocals. Franzén also dances and lipsynchs to the chorus. The final part of the video shows a succession of luxury goods such as a fibre-optic lamp, a Newton's cradle and a wave motion machine, illustrating the "temple of consumption" mentioned in the song's chorus. An image from the video is used on the cover for the single. "Here We Go" was later made available on Stakka Bo's official YouTube channel in 2016, and by June 2023 had generated more than 6.9 million views.[20]

Use in media edit

The song appeared in an episode of the animated television series Beavis and Butt-Head, in the films Prêt-à-Porter, Never Been Kissed, Alien Autopsy[21] and in the video game UEFA Euro 2004.[22]

Track listing edit

7" single, UK (1993)
No.TitleLength
1."Here We Go"3:53
2."Happyman"3:48
12" single, UK (1993)
No.TitleLength
1."Here We Go" (12" Version)5:45
2."Here We Go" (7" Version)3:53
3."Happyman"3:48
CD single, UK & Europe (1993)
No.TitleLength
1."Here We Go" (7")3:53
2."Here We Go" (12")5:45
3."Happyman"3:48
4."Natural"3:15

Personnel edit

Source: [1]

  • Bass guitar: Niclas von der Burg
  • Flute: David Wilczewski
  • Guitar: Martin Renck, Niclas von der Burg
  • Keyboards: Magnus Lindsten, Mats Karlsson
  • Vocals: Oscar Franzén, Stakka Bo
  • Background vocals: Katarina Wilczewski, Monica Hultén, Nana Hedin

Charts edit

References edit

  1. ^ Masterton, James (19 September 1993). "Week Ending September 25th 1993". Chart Watch UK. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Johan Renck hyllad av världsstjärnan för "Chernobyl"". Expressen.
  3. ^ Stakka Bo - Here We Go (Song), swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
  4. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 75 26 September 1993 - 02 October 1993". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  5. ^ Goble, Ryan Randall. "Stakka Bo - Supermarket". AllMusic. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
  6. ^ Considine, J.D. (11 November 1994). "Album Revews: "Supermarket"". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  7. ^ Flick, Larry (21 May 1994). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  8. ^ Expressen. 8 October 1993
  9. ^ Ring, Katrine (1 August 1993). "Groove". Gaffa (in Danish). p. 15. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  10. ^ Sholin, Dave (27 May 1994). "Singles" (PDF). Gavin Report. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  11. ^ Masterton, James (19 September 1993). "Week Ending September 25th 1993". Chart Watch UK. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  12. ^ "New Releases" (PDF). Music & Media. 7 August 1993. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  13. ^ Jones, Alan (18 September 1993). "Market Preview: Mainstream - Singles" (PDF). Music Week. p. 16. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  14. ^ Holmes, Karen (22 April 1994). "Alternative" (PDF). The Network Forty. p. 26. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  15. ^ Bailie, Stuart (18 September 1993). "Singles". NME. p. 20. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  16. ^ Hamilton, James (25 September 1993). "Dj directory" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental insert). p. 7. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  17. ^ Soutar, Mike (29 September 1993). "New Singles: Best New Single". Smash Hits. p. 52. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  18. ^ "Border Breakers: Monitoring The Impact Of Euro Talent" (PDF). Music & Media. 19 November 1994. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  19. ^ "Here We Go (1993) by Stakka Bo". IMVDb.com. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  20. ^ "Stakka Bo - Here We Go (Official Video)". YouTube. 20 January 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  21. ^ Videography at mvdbase.com
  22. ^ . FIFASoundtrack.com. Archived from the original on 20 February 2018. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  23. ^ "Top 10 Sales in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. 28 August 1993. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  24. ^ "Stakka Bo Shops For Dance Variety" (PDF). Music & Media. 13 November 1993. p. 9. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  25. ^ "European Dance Radio Top 25" (PDF). Music & Media. 13 November 1993. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  26. ^ "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (11.11.1993-17.11.1993)" (PDF) (in Icelandic). Dagblaðið Vísir - Tónlist. Retrieved 4 February 2018.[permanent dead link]
  27. ^ "Stakka Bo - Here We Go" (in Dutch). top40.nl. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  28. ^ "STAKKA BO - HERE WE GO" (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  29. ^ "Official Charts Company: Stakka Bo". OCC. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
  30. ^ "Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 2 October 1993. p. 26. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  31. ^ "Alternative Airplay". Billboard. 11 June 1994. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  32. ^ "1993 Year-End Sales Charts: Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 18 December 1993. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  33. ^ "Top 100 Singles – Jahrescharts 1993" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  34. ^ "Árslistinn 1993". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). 4 January 1994. p. 17. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  35. ^ "Jaarlijsten 1993" (in Dutch). Stichting Nederlandse Top 40. Retrieved 1 December 2019.

December 12, 2023
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Here We Go is a song by Swedish artist and film music video director Stakka Bo real name Johan Renck released in 1993 by Stockholm Records as the first single from Bo s debut album Supermarket 1993 The song features vocals by Bo himself alongside Swedish singers Nana Hedin Monica Hulten Katarina Wilczewski and Oscar Franzen with flute by David Wilczewski It was written by Stakka Bo and Jonas von der Burg and produced by von der Burg Here We Go was very successful in Europe charting in several countries and peaking at number four in Sweden The artist and song was compared by many music critics to English hip hop electronic dance group Stereo MC s and the accompanying music video was played frequently on music channels such as MTV 1 Here We Go Single by Stakka Bofrom the album SupermarketReleased1993GenreJazz rapLength3 58LabelStockholm RecordsSongwriter s Jonas von der Burg Stakka BoProducer s Jonas von der BurgStakka Bo singles chronology Here We Go 1993 Down the Drain 1993 Music video Here We Go on YouTube Contents 1 Background 2 Chart performance 3 Critical reception 4 Airplay 5 Music video 6 Use in media 7 Track listing 8 Personnel 9 Charts 9 1 Weekly charts 9 2 Year end charts 10 ReferencesBackground editWhile at university Bo dated La Camilla of Swedish band Army of Lovers who introduced him to the Swedish music business 2 He started out as one half of Eurodance duo E Type Stakka B but went solo after two singles 2 continuing to release music as Stakka Bo Chart performance edit Here We Go became a major hit in Europe and remains the most successful release by Stakka Bo It peaked within the top 10 in Austria 6 Denmark 10 Iceland 5 Ireland 8 Norway 10 Sweden 4 and Switzerland 7 3 Additionally the song was a top 20 hit in Germany 15 the Netherlands 20 and the United Kingdom 13 as well as on the Eurochart Hot 100 where Here We Go entered on 26 June 1993 at number 76 and peaked at number 17 on 16 October On the European Dance Radio Chart it fared even better going to number 11 It entered the UK Singles Chart as number 19 and peaked the second week on 26 September 1993 The single spent two weeks at that position 4 In the US it reached number 20 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart while it reached number 9 on the Bubbling Under The Hot 100 Singles chart spending six week on that chart 36 Critical reception editAllMusic editor Ryan Randall Goble stated that this upbeat and fun pop music is the clear offspring of early 90s genre bending in pop hip hop and alternative 5 J D Considine from The Baltimore Sun mentioned the cutting critique of consumerism that bubbles beneath the surface and called it irresistibly catchy 6 Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that high on energy and heavy on the accent this well crafted British rap attack invades the body mind and soul He added Conga drums and fluttering flutes join a strong piped female backing vocal to create this eccentric lively track With radio finally opening its mind to overseas rap this Stereo MC s like entry should fit right in at both top 40 and rhythm crossover 7 Swedish Expressen viewed it as very funny 8 Katrine Ring from Danish Gaffa described the music video of Here We Go as charming 9 Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report felt that Stakka Bo has a sound that s reminiscent of the Stereo MC s and one hot chorus that gets stronger every time it s played 10 In his weekly UK chart commentary James Masterton wrote Just for a change we have MTV to thank for this one So strong was this debut single from the Swedish group that the music video channel which normally gives dance a wide berth leaped on it immediately He concluded One of the more brilliant pop records in the charts at the moment 11 Pan European magazine Music amp Media felt that he is in the same league with the Stereo MC s and added that the tune is very radio friendly 12 Alan Jones from Music Week called it a impressive debut and an easy paced affair with a friendly rap an oft repeated femme voice intoning the title and some cool flute tootling it s got to happen 13 Karen Holmes from The Network Forty noted its ska music influences declaring it as a dance flavored pop single 14 Stuart Bailie from NME commented The Swedish Stereo MC s how odd Stakka Bo marshall a nippy flute solo dress like undercover Drug Squad officers and get to say correlation in a Cockernee accent 15 James Hamilton from the RM Dance Update described it as Stereo MC s meet Ace of Base style 16 Mike Soutar from Smash Hits gave it five out of five naming it Best New Single He felt that this tune could get the most depressed person you know putting away their razor blades Breezier than a string vest on Ben Nevis Here We Go is like Stereo MC s without the right on element or the Shamen without technological paraphernalia Except better 17 Airplay edit Here We Go was positioned at number three when the first European airplay chart Border Breakers was compiled due to crossover airplay in western central central north west and southern Europe It peaked at number two on the following week 18 Music video editThe music video produced to promote the single was directed by Stakka Bo himself 19 The video is set in a splitscreen brown space with Stakka Bo and Oskar Franzen performing on each side while model dancer Alma Jansson Eklund is intercut during the chorus lipsyncing to Nana Hedin s vocals Franzen also dances and lipsynchs to the chorus The final part of the video shows a succession of luxury goods such as a fibre optic lamp a Newton s cradle and a wave motion machine illustrating the temple of consumption mentioned in the song s chorus An image from the video is used on the cover for the single Here We Go was later made available on Stakka Bo s official YouTube channel in 2016 and by June 2023 had generated more than 6 9 million views 20 Use in media editThe song appeared in an episode of the animated television series Beavis and Butt Head in the films Pret a Porter Never Been Kissed Alien Autopsy 21 and in the video game UEFA Euro 2004 22 Track listing edit7 single UK 1993 No TitleLength1 Here We Go 3 532 Happyman 3 48 12 single UK 1993 No TitleLength1 Here We Go 12 Version 5 452 Here We Go 7 Version 3 533 Happyman 3 48 CD single UK amp Europe 1993 No TitleLength1 Here We Go 7 3 532 Here We Go 12 5 453 Happyman 3 484 Natural 3 15Personnel editSource 1 Bass guitar Niclas von der Burg Flute David Wilczewski Guitar Martin Renck Niclas von der Burg Keyboards Magnus Lindsten Mats Karlsson Vocals Oscar Franzen Stakka Bo Background vocals Katarina Wilczewski Monica Hulten Nana HedinCharts editWeekly charts edit Chart 1993 PeakpositionAustria O3 Austria Top 40 6Belgium Ultratop Flanders 45Denmark IFPI 23 10Europe Eurochart Hot 100 24 17Europe European Dance Radio 25 11Germany Media Control Charts 15Iceland Islenski Listinn Topp 40 26 5Ireland IRMA 8Netherlands Dutch Top 40 27 20Netherlands Single Top 100 28 23Norway VG lista 10Sweden Sverigetopplistan 4Switzerland Swiss Hitparade 7UK Singles OCC 29 13UK Dance Music Week 30 17US Modern Rock Tracks Billboard 31 20 Year end charts edit Chart 1993 PositionEurope Eurochart Hot 100 32 78Germany Official German Charts 33 81Iceland Islenski Listinn Topp 40 34 76Netherlands Dutch Top 40 35 184References edit Masterton James 19 September 1993 Week Ending September 25th 1993 Chart Watch UK Retrieved 15 September 2021 a b Johan Renck hyllad av varldsstjarnan for Chernobyl Expressen Stakka Bo Here We Go Song swedishcharts com Retrieved 26 June 2016 Official Singles Chart Top 75 26 September 1993 02 October 1993 Official Charts Company Retrieved 15 September 2020 Goble Ryan Randall Stakka Bo Supermarket AllMusic Retrieved 17 February 2020 Considine J D 11 November 1994 Album Revews Supermarket Bangor Daily News Retrieved 17 March 2020 Flick Larry 21 May 1994 Single Reviews PDF Billboard Retrieved 31 January 2020 Expressen 8 October 1993 Ring Katrine 1 August 1993 Groove Gaffa in Danish p 15 Retrieved 28 March 2020 Sholin Dave 27 May 1994 Singles PDF Gavin Report Retrieved 15 April 2018 Masterton James 19 September 1993 Week Ending September 25th 1993 Chart Watch UK Retrieved 15 September 2021 New Releases PDF Music amp Media 7 August 1993 Retrieved 15 January 2018 Jones Alan 18 September 1993 Market Preview Mainstream Singles PDF Music Week p 16 Retrieved 2 April 2021 Holmes Karen 22 April 1994 Alternative PDF The Network Forty p 26 Retrieved 28 March 2020 Bailie Stuart 18 September 1993 Singles NME p 20 Retrieved 17 June 2023 Hamilton James 25 September 1993 Dj directory PDF Music Week in Record Mirror Dance Update Supplemental insert p 7 Retrieved 2 April 2021 Soutar Mike 29 September 1993 New Singles Best New Single Smash Hits p 52 Retrieved 16 December 2022 Border Breakers Monitoring The Impact Of Euro Talent PDF Music amp Media 19 November 1994 Retrieved 2 April 2018 Here We Go 1993 by Stakka Bo IMVDb com Retrieved 18 October 2018 Stakka Bo Here We Go Official Video YouTube 20 January 2016 Retrieved 16 December 2022 Videography at mvdbase com EURO 2004 Soundtrack FIFASoundtrack com Archived from the original on 20 February 2018 Retrieved 26 May 2017 Top 10 Sales in Europe PDF Music amp Media 28 August 1993 Retrieved 26 February 2018 Stakka Bo Shops For Dance Variety PDF Music amp Media 13 November 1993 p 9 Retrieved 26 February 2018 European Dance Radio Top 25 PDF Music amp Media 13 November 1993 Retrieved 3 December 2019 Islenski Listinn Topp 40 11 11 1993 17 11 1993 PDF in Icelandic Dagbladid Visir Tonlist Retrieved 4 February 2018 permanent dead link Stakka Bo Here We Go in Dutch top40 nl Retrieved 14 January 2020 STAKKA BO HERE WE GO in Dutch dutchcharts nl Retrieved 14 January 2020 Official Charts Company Stakka Bo OCC Retrieved 17 January 2018 Dance Singles PDF Music Week 2 October 1993 p 26 Retrieved 9 April 2021 Alternative Airplay Billboard 11 June 1994 Retrieved 23 August 2023 1993 Year End Sales Charts Eurochart Hot 100 Singles PDF Music amp Media 18 December 1993 Retrieved 27 November 2019 Top 100 Singles Jahrescharts 1993 in German GfK Entertainment Retrieved 27 November 2019 Arslistinn 1993 Dagbladid Visir in Icelandic 4 January 1994 p 17 Retrieved 14 July 2020 Jaarlijsten 1993 in Dutch Stichting Nederlandse Top 40 Retrieved 1 December 2019 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Here We Go Stakka Bo song amp oldid 1175922020, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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