The iconic "Everybody dance now!" powerhouse vocals were performed by Martha Wash , while the rap verses were delivered by Freedom Williams .

Included in titles like DanceDanceRevolution HOTTEST PARTY and planned for pop’n music .

The track is famous for a major industry controversy regarding artist credit:

Featured in soundtracks for Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted and Shrek the Halls .

The song's high energy has made it a staple in sports arenas, movies, and video games:

C+C Music Factory (led by Robert Clivillés and David Cole) featuring Freedom Williams. Release Date: December 18, 1990. Genre: House, Hip-House, and Pop.

is a landmark 1990 dance track by the American group C+C Music Factory . Fusing house, hip-hop, and pop, it became a defining anthem of early '90s culture and remains one of the most recognizable dance songs ever recorded. Production and Release

The single topped the Billboard Hot 100 and the R&B singles chart. The debut album was certified 5× Platinum in the U.S. and sold over 8 million copies worldwide. The Vocal Controversy