Keep On Jumpin' - - Todd Terry Feat. M. Wash/j. Brown 1997
In 1997, house music pioneer solidified his status as a titan of the genre with the album release of " Keep On Jumpin' ," featuring powerhouse vocalists Martha Wash and Jocelyn Brown . While the single originally debuted in June 1996 , it became a defining track of the 1997 dance scene through Terry’s debut album, Ready for a New Day . Historical Significance & Production
: It was later ranked at number ten on Attitude 's list of "The Top 10 Dance Tunes of the '90s". Key Remixes and Versions
: A popular house remix based on Terry's 1993 underground track "Jumpin'". Keep On Jumpin' - Todd Terry feat. M. Wash/J. Brown 1997
, entering in July 1996 and spending six weeks on the chart.
chart in August 1996.
The track is a house-oriented reimagining of the 1978 disco classic by the group , written by Patrick Adams and Ken Morris. Notably, Jocelyn Brown was a member of the original Musique lineup, bringing a full-circle authenticity to this updated version.
Produced by Terry, the 1996/1997 version is celebrated for the sheer "vocal ability" of Wash and Brown. Interestingly, the two legendary singers recorded their parts in different countries—Brown in London and Wash in New York—yet maintained a seamless chemistry that defined the track's gospel-like vigor. In 1997, house music pioneer solidified his status
The collaboration was a massive commercial and club success, achieving the following: