Stereo MCs - Connected Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the founding members of Stereo MCs?

   The Stereo MCs were founded by vocalist Rob Birch and Nick 'The Head' Hallam in the mid-'80s.

2. What notable achievement did the song 'Connected' accomplish in the UK?

   'Connected' achieved significant success in the UK, with the album going platinum and staying in the British Top 10 for nearly a year.

3. What was the inspiration behind the creation of 'Connected'?

   The song 'Connected' was inspired by a tiny sample of a bass drum beat and snare beat from Jimmy 'Bo' Horne's 1978 tune 'Let Me (Let Me Be Your Lover)' and a vague idea for a song about connection sparked by the disco-funk group T-Connection.

4. How did Rob Birch come up with the chorus for 'Connected'?

   Rob Birch came up with the chorus for 'Connected' while on a bus ride, thinking about the groove and spontaneously creating the line 'Make sure you're connected, the writing's on the wall.'

5. In what context did the song 'Connected' appear in the US?

   In the US, 'Connected' is popularly associated with the 1995 movie 'Hackers' and was also featured in movies such as 'Saving Silverman' (2001) and 'You Don't Mess With The Zohan' (2008).

6. What sample did Stereo MCs use for the bassline in 'Connected'?

   The bassline in 'Connected' was sampled from Jimmy 'Bo' Horne's song 'Let Me (Let Me Be Your Lover)'.