It features a driving 113 BPM beat that bridges the gap between old-school funk and the emerging rave scene of the late '80s. Legacy and Modern Interpretations
It is often paired in DJ sets with other pioneers like Technotronic , who followed M/A/R/R/S by merging rap and acid house into mainstream techno. Pump up the Volume (Extended Mix)
Artists like Andruss & Juarez have released updated "Extended Mixes" on labels like Lapsus Music, adapting the iconic vocal hook for modern Tech House dance floors (approx. 128 BPM). It features a driving 113 BPM beat that
"Pump Up the Volume" (1987) by the British group is a landmark in electronic music history, often cited as the first "sample-heavy" track to hit number one on the UK Singles Chart. The Extended Mix is the definitive version for dance floors, offering a nearly 7-minute journey through the innovative sampling techniques of the era. The Impact of M/A/R/R/S 128 BPM)
An acronym of the members' first names: Martyn, Alex, Rudi, Russell, and Steve.
Experience the definitive late-80s club energy in this classic video performance: M.A.R.R.S. "Pump Up The Volume" 4AD / 1987 The Best of 80's Music Facebook• Feb 22, 2026