: Before he was the spiked-hair "Firestarter," Keith was known for jumping around in white overalls, a facemask, and "Vick's" rub—the quintessential uniform of the early 90s rave culture.
: The famous "I'm gonna send him to outer space" vocal and melody are sampled from the 1976 reggae classic "Chase the Devil" by Max Romeo. The Prodigy - Out Of Space (Official Video)
Other subtle samples include drum breaks from The Shamen and 2 Bad Mice, woven together using early sampling workstations like the Roland W-30 and Akai S1100. Impact and Legacy : Before he was the spiked-hair "Firestarter," Keith
"Out of Space" reached number five on the UK Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the BPI as recently as June 2024. It remains a staple of the band’s live sets, often serving as the peak euphoric moment of their shows. Impact and Legacy "Out of Space" reached number
Released in November 1992, "Out of Space" isn't just a track; it’s a time capsule of the UK rave scene’s explosive transition from underground warehouse parties to mainstream chart dominance. As the fourth single from their debut album, Experience , it cemented The Prodigy's status as the leaders of breakbeat hardcore. The Visual Chaos: Ostriches and Negative Color
: The line "I'll take your brain to another dimension / Pay close attention" comes from the 1988 track "Critical Beatdown" by Ultramagnetic MCs , featuring rapper Kool Keith.
The Official Music Video for "Out of Space" is famous for its "trippy" and low-budget aesthetic, characterized by vibrant color-negative filters and rapid-fire editing. Directed by Russell Curtis—who eventually became a go-to director for global brands like Audi and Samsung—the video captures the raw energy of the band's early years. Some of the most memorable elements of the video include: