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9 unusual facts about 2 Unlimited


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At Bettws High School in Newport, Hannam won the 1992 Eisteddfod keyboard solo competition with a rendition of 2 Unlimited's European hit 'No Limits'.

It's Funky Enough

Most notably, "Y'all ready for this?" has been made globally famous as a sample in the song "Get Ready for This" by early-'90s dance group 2 Unlimited.

KSLZ

The final song on "Majic 108" was "Good Girls" by Joe, while the first song on "Z" was "Get Ready For This" by 2 Unlimited.

Nothing Like the Rain

"Nothing Like the Rain" is a song recorded by Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited.

Patrick De Meyer

Several samples from the album can be found in tracks by 2 Unlimited and Kylie Minogue.

Patrick De Meyer is a Belgian songwriter, composer and producer who has written and performed with several successful elecronica acts, most notably Technotronic, T99, Daisy Dee and 2 Unlimited.

The U.S. Remixes

"The U.S. Remixes" is a special edition 12" quadrapack by Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited.

VH1 Dance Machine

Meanwhile, top dance acts like 2 Unlimited never once had one of their videos aired on the program.

Wanna Get Up

"Wanna Get Up" is a song recorded by Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited.


Mad Virgins

Singer Michael Leahy later contributed lyrics to La Muerte, CB Milton, techno-pop outfit 2 Unlimited and more recently Perry Rose.

WRFF

There was a short announcement from a female ("This feels like my own radio station") and an awkward segue into "Get Ready For This" by 2 Unlimited, then Michael Jackson's "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'".


see also

Do What's Good for Me

"Do What's Good For Me" was released as the first single from 2 Unlimited's greatest hits compilation album Hits Unlimited.

Ray Slijngaard

The demo was presented to de Coster and Wilde, leading to Ray joining 2 Unlimited, and "Get Ready for This" was produced as their first single.

The Magic Friend

The Magic Friend was released in August 1992 as the fourth and final single from 2 Unlimited's debut album Get Ready!.