The story behind 'Reel 2 Real - I Like To Move It' with The Mad Stuntman | Muzikxpress 105

The Mad Stuntman is an alias of Mark Quashie. Mark was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago. When he was 9 years old, he moved to New York in the USA, together with his mom. In the year 1994 Mark had a massive worldwide hit, together with producer Erick Morillo under the project name “Reel 2 Real”. Their track “I Like To Move It” made it into the Top 10 of charts all around the world. And even now, more than 25 years after the original release, the track is still being used in commercials, TV shows and movies. Who doesn't know the version that you can see in the movie "Madagascar"?

These days Mark is still touring as The Mad Stuntman, performing the hits from Reel 2 Real, but also his solo tracks. I recently sat down with Mark, to ask him about the story behind “I Like To Move It”, his future plans and more.

Enjoy and thanks for watching!

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[muzikxpress]

Do you remember hearing "I Like To Move It" for the very first time ever?

[tash_famous]

Rip Eric Morillo. One of the best songs on the planet!!!

[sambanelly]

Thank you Madagascar 🇲🇬 and The Movie 🎬 🦁 🦓🦒🦛🐧

[Rob-bvew]

All my years listening to this I never knew the origin, I was just dancing to a really cool really good piece of music.

[alebangalter]

Never imagined that “el general” would have such a strong tie with this song.. amazing

[beshowingout]

Salute To This Guy, He Seem So Passionate Glad For The Success He Had & Still Having...

[andresmondragon]

This music will never go out of style ❤❤❤❤❤

[socarandy]

Big up the Mad Stunt Man my countryman from Trinidad & Tobago

[thelovelyratkitten]

Mark "The Mad Stuntman" Quashie is such an incredible performer. I remember seeing a recording of one of the 90's live broadcasted performances and he was so impeccable in the delivery of every word that I'd never guess how intense their schedule was. Most people would keel over from having that many shows, but he killed it.

[ar_nim]

I actually discovered this song through Madagascar lol, great interview & great guy!

[inspectorfunk]

There is a reel to real documentary out there where they go really in depth. Its a good watch!! Even the dancers are in it. Erick morillo & the a&r for strictly rhythm who signed the record.

[BIGMANMUSIK]

Forever a classic! God Bless these geniuses behind the scene! 💯

[plasticboy]

I don't know why, but i really really love this guy :-D.
He sounds like a really nice guy.
I want to go out with him and having a good laugh all night long :-D
Top interview Twan, thx ;-)

[Tanty_Tamz]

I literally talk to this man on and off on the phone I met him through one of my friends he has such a great personality so proud of him

[uncledub]

In retrospect this song was part of a quite interesting trend in the house sound of New York. Bobby Konders and a few others started by fusing uptempo reggae dancehall with the harder new york garage sound and it’s then typical distorted organ-led tracks.

The music nerd side of me had to say that while the other side of me is going to always say that I love this song. No matter how overplayed it is.

[raffgalway]

I think I was 13 at an arcade, the lead bass synth blew mind

[charlottebrefo]

I remember back in the day my friends and I were in the club and this song came on. I danced so hard that my false ponytail came off and flew across the room !! I really miss those days !!

[nocturnocoritosano]

Flatbush! Always used to see him around, very humble Always!!

[AbuBrainwash]

i like to move it and doctor alban… lambada, snow informer, ini kamoza… california love this was the time of my life. i was a lucky guy who was born 83 and enjoyed the music of the 90‘s.
cartoons like mr hammerman were also nice

[MichaelOglesby]

Excellent interview! A classic from the 90's; "I Like To Move It" hasn't aged a day.

Have watched numerous interviews on this channel, I am recognising a pattern: the classics literally take minutes to create.