Boom Selection

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"Boom Selection"
Single by Genius Cru
Released22 January 2001
Recorded2000
Genre UK garage
Length4:50
Label Kronik, Incentive
Songwriter(s) Capone, Sean T, Trimmer, Fizzy, Keflon, Martin Fulterman, Michael Kamen
Producer(s) Genius Cru
Genius Cru singles chronology
"Waiting"
(1999)
"Boom Selection"
(2001)
"Course Bruv"
(2001)

"Boom Selection" is a song by UK garage crew Genius Cru. The single reached No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 1 on the UK Dance Singles Chart in January 2001. The song samples "Gravedigger" by the New York Rock & Roll Ensemble, to which Martin Fulterman and Michael Kamen are credited as songwriters.

Contents

Capital Xtra included the song in their list of "The Best Old-School Garage Anthems of All Time". [1]

Track listing

UK 12" single
A1. "Boom Selection" (Original Vocal Mix) – 4:50
A2. "Bulletproof Dub" – 4:55
AA1. "Boom Selection" (Gridlock Remix) – 7:11
UK CD single
  1. "Boom Selection" (Original Vocal Mix) – 4:50
  2. "Bulletproof Dub" – 4:55
  3. "Boom Selection" (Gridlock Remix) – 7:11
  4. Boom Selection Video

Charts

Chart (2001)Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC) [2] 12
UK Dance (OCC) [3] 1

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