The original version of “I Like to Move It” was made by Reel 2 Real , the dance project of DJ/producer Erick Morillo, with vocals by The Mad Stuntman (Mark Quashie).

Who made the song?

  • The track is by Reel 2 Real, which was the stage name/project of American DJ and producer Erick Morillo.
  • It features ragga-style vocals by Trinidad and Tobago–born rapper The Mad Stuntman (Mark Quashie).
  • Morillo produced the song, and it was written by Erick Morillo and The Mad Stuntman.

Quick extra context

  • “I Like to Move It” was released in 1993 as a single from Reel 2 Real’s album Move It! , becoming the act’s best-known hit in clubs and on charts worldwide.
  • The song later regained popularity through remixed and re-recorded versions for the Madagascar movies, including versions credited to Erick Morillo with Sacha Baron Cohen and to will.i.am, but the original creators remain Morillo and The Mad Stuntman.

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