| "Drop a Beat" | ||||
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| Single by Moby | ||||
| from the album Moby | ||||
| Released | May 15, 1992 | |||
| Length | 4:20 | |||
| Label | Instinct | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Moby | |||
| Producer(s) | Moby | |||
| Moby singles chronology | ||||
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"Drop a Beat" is a song by American electronica musician Moby, released in May 1992 as the second single from his self-titled debut album. The single peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Drop a Beat" | 4:21 |
| 2. | "Drop a Beat" (Deep Mix) | 5:57 |
| 3. | "Electricity" | 3:27 |
| 4. | "UHF 2" | 4:59 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Drop a Beat" (Brainstorm Mix) | 4:21 |
| 2. | "Electricity" | 3:27 |
| 3. | "Drop a Beat" (Deep Mix) | 5:57 |
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Dance Club Songs ( Billboard ) [1] | 6 |
| US Dance/Electronic Singles Sales ( Billboard ) [2] | 38 |
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