"Move on Baby" is a song by Italian group Cappella, released on 10 February 1994 as the fifth single from their second studio album, U Got 2 Know (1994). It is written by Gianfranco Bortolotti, Ricardo Overman, Diego Leoni, Lorenzo Carpella, Alessandro Pasinelli and Bruno Guerrini. Bortolotti produced the song and it achieved great success in many countries, particularly in Finland, Israel, the Netherlands and Switzerland, where it topped the chart. It received gold status in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Switzerland.[1] The music video for the song was directed by B. Smith and W. Holloway.
John Bush from AllMusic viewed "Move on Baby" as a "continent-wide Hi-NRG hit".[2] Larry Flick from Billboard commented, "After several years of building a loyal following of hi-NRG and Euro-pop fans, Italo-house act Capella appears prepped to take on the rest of the club world. "Move On Baby" kicks with a perfect blend of foamy froth and underground depth." He added it as a "cute and catchy song".[3] Taylor Parks from Melody Maker described it as "exotic", "refreshingly un-English" and "glorious". He also noted its "face-punching beats".[4] Andy Beevers from Music Week rated the song five out of five, writing that it "relies heavily on an anthemic synth riff that is very similar to those used on the last two Cappella hits. The cheesy rap and screaming vocals provide the distinguishing features. Zero ponts for originality, but maximum marks for chart potential."[5] James Hamilton from the Record Mirror Dance Update deemed it a "Culture Beat-type typical cheesy Italo pop raver".[6]
"Move On Baby" entered the European airplay chart Border Breakers at number 14 on 26 February due to crossover airplay in West Central-, Northwest- and North-Europe, and peaked at number five on 12 March.[9]
A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by B. Smith/W. Holloway.[10] It received heavy rotation on MTV Europe[11] and was A-listed on Germany's VIVA.[12] The video was later published on YouTube in 2012, and as of December 2022, it had generated more than 3 million views.[13] B. Smith/W. Holloway also directed the video for the group's 1993 hit, "U Got 2 Let the Music".