Ya Kid K & D Mob - Awesome (you Are My Hero) Remix Here

If you were a kid in 1991, this track was the ultimate anthem for turtle power. Produced by (the mastermind behind D Mob ) and featuring the iconic vocals of Ya Kid K (famed for Technotronic 's "Pump Up the Jam"), " Awesome (You Are My Hero) " was the standout lead track on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze soundtrack.

The song is a perfect snapshot of the and Hip-House era. The lyrics are pure Turtle propaganda—"Keep cool's the golden rule / Don't mess up, act no fool"—delivered with Ya Kid K's signature rhythmic flow. Danny D’s production provided a much more "credible" dancefloor sound than your typical movie tie-in, using deep basslines and crisp 909 drum patterns. Key Credits Ya Kid K – Awesome (You Are My Hero) | Releases - Discogs Ya Kid K & D Mob - Awesome (You Are My Hero) Remix

: A tougher, synth-driven take that leans into the early '90s Euro-house style. If you were a kid in 1991, this

The single saw several official releases in 1991, often split into "Remix Volumes" featuring various club-ready edits. The lyrics are pure Turtle propaganda—"Keep cool's the

: A high-energy house version that emphasizes the "Danny D" groove, clocking in at over 7 minutes.

While Vanilla Ice's "Ninja Rap" usually gets all the attention, the remixes of "Awesome" actually brought a sophisticated house and hip-house energy that kept the track alive in clubs long after the movie left theaters. The Remix Breakdown