"Tribal Dance" is a song by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited.[2] It was released in April 1993 from the band's second album, No Limits! (1993). The UK release omits the main rap but leaves in more vocals from Ray Slijngaard than any of their previous releases. The single experienced chart success in several countries, topping the charts in Finland, Israel, Portugal and Spain. In North America, the song reached number one on the Canadian RPM Dance while peaking at number seven on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. The single's music video was directed by Nick Burgess-Jones.
In 1994, the song received an award in the category for "Best Techno 12-inch" at the WMC International Dance Music Awards in the US.[3] In 2004, a new version of the song, titled "Tribal Dance 2.4" was released. It charted in both Austria and Germany, peaking at number 58 and 78.[4]
Come on, check it out y'all
Come on, come on
Come on, come on
Check it out, the tribal dance
Feel the force, this is your chance
To get control and do the tribal dance
People started dancing a long time ago
The bass was fast but then again it was slow
Soul, house, hip-hop and blues
It doesn't really matter which music you choose
Start up a dance this is your chance
To come with me and do the tribal dance
You've got to move it feel the temperature
Into the rhythm let the fire burn
So get into it, get into the trance
This is the rhythm of the tribal dance
The tribal dance
It started with a tribe who discovered the vibe
Who moved to the rhythm just the way they liked
You hear the treble, you hear the bass
The R-A-Y, yeah is on the case
Feel the fire, feel the flame
Do your thing now, don't be ashamed
I have to go now no offense
I've hooked you up into the tribal dance
Get into it
Get into it
Get into the trance
You've got to move it feel the temperature
Into the rhythm let the fire burn
So get into it, get into the trance
This is the rhythm of the tribal dance
The tribal dance
Check it out, c'mon, take your chance
Check it out, c'mon, take your chance
Check it out, c'mon, take your chance
Tribal dance
Tribal dance, tribal dance
You've got to move it feel the temperature
Into the rhythm let the fire burn
So get into it, get into the trance
This is the rhythm of the tribal dance
The tribal dance