He is the vocal part of the duo, Reel 2 Real, which recorded âI Like to Move Itâ with legendary dance music producer Erick Morillo. The smash hit first jumped off in the United Kingdom, becoming #1 in Belgium, Canada, France, and the Netherlands, then climbing the US Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Dance Club Play charts. It was certified gold in France, Germany, and the Netherlands. The 1994 blockbuster single sold nearly four million copies worldwide.
âI Like to Move Itâ was featured prominently as the theme song in the eternally popular film âMadagascarâ and its sequels. It was also included in the motion picture âSaving Silvermanâ and as the theme for the video game âMiami Nights: Singles in the City.â On the international front, the song was used in ads for the National Basketball League in Australia and products in the UK. In the US, the celebrated club classic was used in ads to push sales for McDonaldâs, Dunkinâ Donuts and Jeep