In late 1998, following the monumental success of his debut solo album Life thru a Lens , Robbie Williams released "Antmusic" as a with the ballad "No Regrets".
The original 1980 version by Adam and the Ants was a manifesto for "Ant-music"—a tribal, drum-heavy sound designed to reject stale mainstream pop. Williams's reinterpretation stayed faithful to this spirit while modernizing the sound for the .
The cover retained the distinctive Burru-style drumming rhythms that were the hallmark of Adam Ant’s original recording. Significance in Williams's Career Robbie Williams - Ant Music
The song demonstrated his ability to pay homage to UK music history while maintaining his own distinct personality. Though it did not chart as a standalone single, its inclusion on the "No Regrets" release—which reached No. 4 in the UK—ensured it reached a massive audience during the peak of his popularity.
The cover was famously featured in the UK promotional campaign and trailer for the Disney-Pixar film A Bug's Life . In late 1998, following the monumental success of
The track was produced by his longtime collaborator Guy Chambers .
"Antmusic" served as more than just a soundtrack contribution or B-side. It was a stylistic bridge that allowed Williams to experiment with the he would later perfect on tracks like "Let Me Entertain You". 4 in the UK—ensured it reached a massive
One of the most notable public performances of the song occurred on the popular British variety show TFI Friday in 1998, where Williams delivered a high-energy version that cemented the song's place in his late-90s repertoire. Musical Reimagining