Part of a wave of popular dance club bands to take over the airwaves in the early '90s, Technotronic meshed house beats with hip-hop vocals, producing a sound that was distinctively of it's time. With hits like "Pump Up the Jam" and "Move it to the Rhythm," they became known for making perennial party grooves that everyone could enjoy. Though their success and time in the spotlight was brief, their songs are still remembered and loved.The group was formed in 1988 in Belgium by aspiring record mogul Jo Bogaert. This was his stage name;"Pump Up the Jam." This was the song that would define them for their career. It was hugely successful in both Europe and the States, where it bridged dance and hip-hop audiences, and drew pop listeners in as well.But controversy was on the horizon. In an effort to create an "image" for the band, Bogaert hired a Zairian fashion model named Felly to appear on the cover of the group's first album, as well as a music video for "Pump Up the Jam"
