Sneaker Pimps - 6 Underground (REACTION!) 

Never in a million years would I think that you would review this. This was my jam in college in 97-98. FOR REAL!!!!

Don't you hate it when reactors listen to the wrong version of a song

Was anyone else waiting for the "ugh one two ugh one two" part??

This one of my favorite songs. The vibe is so ultra-modern and cool, it evokes cruising through a city at night with all the lights to some cool, underground club.

Spin Spin Sugar was my fave club song from Sneaker Pimps back in the late 90s. Brings back so many memories of dancing night away. The bass in the car hits hard on that one!!

Trip hop has 3 main pillars/archetypes/fathers. Portishead, Massive Attack, DJ Shadow. Most, if not all, Trip Hop acts inherit elements from these archetypes. The elements are: turntablism/sampling, breakbeats sometimes referred to as Bristol beats or shuffle beats, and finally dub influence. Sneaker Pimps started popping off in about 96, which is a couple years after the genre got its start, and you can hear some of these elements present in their music (breakbeats, sampling, a small bit of dub). Its also very common to hear a few Jungle/Drum & Bass tracks on a Trip Hop album because that genre was also getting a lot of popularity. A few years later the genre would become very commercialized, appearing in movies (Fight Club, The Matrix, etc), TV commercials (Levi's jeans), and sitcoms (House MD, CSI Miami, etc).

Yeah the remix that was on the radio and music video was definitely a better version, I think both of you will like that version better.

I'm in my 60's and this ENTIRE ALBUM is STILL in my rotation!!!

This song spawned a million remixes, some of which are freaking amazing

The melodic sample is actually from the scene in Goldfinger where James Bond discovers the painted corpse of Jill Masterson.

Would love you to check Morcheeba as well. Some trip hop can also blend into chill out and dance/house, where you can explore the likes of Groove Armada, Air, Rhinoceros, St.Germain, Royskopp, Moby, Goldfrapp, Leftfield, Tricky, Thievery Corporation, etc. Some tracks are purely instrumental and are pure ‘chill out’ like Serve Chilled by Groove Armada or Melt by Leftfield. Loving to see where you go with this guys…

Loved this album, haven't listened to it in over 20 years. Of all the trip-hop bands, Portisehead was my favourite. Felt they had the most composed and mature songs

The whole of Becoming X encapsulated the late 90s vibe. A musical epilogue to a decade of great music.

This period is all about Herbaliser, Tricky, Portishead, Dj Shadow, Air, Björk, Leftfield, Dj Food, Howie B, Dr. Octagon, David Holmes, Mr. Scruff, Kruder & Dorfmeister, Beastie Boys, Luke Vibert, Nightmares on Wax, Dj Vadim, Sabres of Paradise, Aim, Dj Krush etc. Acts like Sneaker Pimps, Morcheeba, and Zero 7 where chart versions of all that.

Wrong mix fellas.

Glad George liked it. This is one of my favorite songs of the 1990s. Her youthful voice makes a lot of sense with the lyrics (“open to falling from grace”). The Nellee Hooper mix is even better (and maybe the most recognizable version of this song?).

The man behind the Sneaker Pimps, Chris Corner, continued his music career under the name IAMX. Some great albums from him there if you are craving more of his unique style. Also fantastic live! And in my opinion, I prefer hearing him sing over the female singer who was around in the Sneaker Pimps days. Should also note this version of Six Underground isn't the normal radio edit most people would be familiar with. It's a decent mix, but doesn't have quite the same magic the other version had that made it such a hit.

Should have done the song “Spin Spin Sugar” from this same album

Marilyn Manson liked her voice. So he had her sing on his song Long Hard Road Out of Hell. It is a really good tune, you guys should check it out.

There’s a million mixes but y’all should check out the Nellie Hooper mix, it’s my personal fav. One of my all time fav songs

Yo this is very exciting to watch unfold on your channel; Trip-Hop is the deepest, most complex, astonishing, and wide-ranging genre of all time. I envy your fresh journey into this world because it never stops giving no matter how deep you dive. Enjoy fellas!

Did they record different versions of this song? This version sounds considerably different that what I used to hear on the radio.

Graduated in '97 and became a big T00L fan but this album is awesome. Spin Spin Sugar the Armand garage mix I think was played on the radio in Houston and in all the clubs at the time. The Spin Spin Sugar track off this album is way different but still good. Kinda a dark album but the beats and the voice get me.

I love songs that have a heavy aesthetic and sound totally unique. This was one I've always kept on a playlist since I was in High School in the late 90s. Something about the heavy drum, guitar, bass synth and her voice are so relaxing and otherworldly. When I put this on I get transported to another place. Kind of meditative.

Becoming remixed is the best remix album I have ever heard.

You really need to dive into Thievery Corporation

Hell yeah Lost in Vegas! I among many requested this off your Portishead video and you came through. Love the content

One of the best 90’s songs ever!!!! Still gives me chills with the sound and the memories. I always loved her voice!! Yes she is grown.

Yes. The Nellee Hooper Edit is the mix Ryan would like and George would love even more.

Welcome to Trip Hop! This is one of my all time faves. You guys are getting fed the right picks.

Yes George! So glad you liked it! Sneaker Pimps is one of my favorite groups & I love this song, thanks so much to you both for giving it a listen! BTW - their first album is the only one with Kelli Dayton as singer. Their next 2 albums are sung by Chris Corner, one of the other bandmates.

Possibly more than you’re willing to do in one video, but you’ve got to check out the whole UNKLE - Psyence Fiction album. It’s a collaboration between DJ Shadow, one of the best hip hop turntablists to ever grace the decks, and James Lavelle, a legendary electronic music producer. This was a very experimental album that featured several guest collaborators such as Mike D. from the Beastie Boys, and Thom Yorke from Radiohead.

Kelli Dayton (now know as Kelli Ali) was *22* when she sang for the Sneaker Pimps on 'Becoming X' - since she was let go from the group in 1998, she's been releasing solo material (a mix of triphop and more pop-orientated music) - if you want to compare and contrast her time in Sneaker Pimps with her current output, look up "Ghostdriver" (2019) and "Band of Angels" (2013) - or you can just listen to the rest of 'Becoming X' instead - that works too 👍

The way I was introduced to this song was via the Nellee Hooper edit, so when I hear the original it sounds a bit more sparse.

Fingers crossed that you get to "Life In Mono" by Mono during your trip-hop journey. The full length version (4 minutes and 25 seconds) and not the video version that is under 4 minutes. Though I would definitely recommend watching the music video after listening to the full length version. They only released one album titled "Formica Blues" in 1997 and the whole album still sounds fresh 26 years later.

Sneaker Pimps always struck me as having a real "British sound" for some reason (probably because they're British). This track was also featured on The Saint soundtrack. If you cover more Sneaker Pimps their sound changed considerably after this album. Later on they have a male vocalist and a much darker, more sensual sound. I dug Becoming X when it first came out but grew out of it once I hit adulthood. Their later stuff always stuck with me though.

The Neeley Hooper mix is what I was expecting. They were the feature song in the Val Kilmer movie "The Saint."

You NEED to listen to their track Spin Spin Sugar! Listen to the original and then the Armonds dark garage mix, a speed garage (what UK garage was originally called) banger!!

Would love to see you guys give Bjork a try. Her earlier work dipped into trip hop territory. Some songs like "Come to Me" are in-line with the more chill stuff you guys have done so far, though she has a lot of work that ventures further into her own sound with heavier electronic elements. Army of Me and Play Dead are two strong palatable hits from her you might start with. There are a lot of notable tracks to get into from there.

I love how George and Ryan have such different tastes, it ends up meaning a lot when they agree on a song.

I still listen to this record, one of my fav. It's why I ended up here

This song in particular is the first thing I think of when trip-hop is mentioned. To me it's addicting. Kind of a vibe feel.

Sneaker pimps formed just down the road from where I live. This song reminds me of my school days in the 90s.

There are so many good tunes from this era. This Sneaker Pimps album always reminds me to dig out Roni Size & Reprazent (Brown Paper Bag - tune), Air (All I Need), and Morcheeba (The Sea). Great tunes!

Awesome track, Olive - You're Not Alone is another great female vocalist track.

Kelli Ali has released a number of solo albums since leaving Sneaker Pimps (she was in her early 20s when she recorded 6 Underground). The first two are particularly good, Psychic Cat being my favourite. She also did guest lead vocals on Bootsy Collin's track, Play With Bootsy. She's also sung backing vocals on a Marilyn Manson track called Long Hard Road Out Of Hell. I met her once very briefly before a small club gig. She is tiny, and lovely!

Love this band and song! Love the 90's!!

I remember waking up by radio alarm to this song and temple of the dog consistently back in the 90s

I can't believe your reviewing this tune!!Trip hop was big in Bristol In the 90s !!! I'm from London and around 11 years old when that tune came out ...I remember it like yesterday ...pure nostalgia. Kelli Ali has a mesmerising amazing voice...i never thought she sounded young. It might be because she's from Northern England and when she sings I hear her accent. But the beat and melody is magic 💫

The Goldfinger sample makes this song. RIP John Barry you musical genius!

Hell yeah. This album was always in rotation during my late 90's raver days. This whole trip-hop exploration has definitely been a good time.

Oh hell yes!!! love this album!

I think Becoming X, and Spin Spin Sugar mightve been better options. Helps to watch the actual video …

Omg, I love this. I fell in love with sneaker pimps in 97. I love Kelli Ali’s voice over these beats.

Track one on this album is called Low Place Like Home. Give it a try.

So glad you actually got to sneaker pimps!

Trip hop is like fusion food. Food from different countries. yes Trip hop comes mostly from one area and country. But it uses a lot of influences from so many places. And it makes such a good thing.

This is a vibe, to chill to while doing something and just enjoying the moment, and not over thinking. Total chill play.

OK! Just finished watching Ghost in the Shell, looked at my feed, and saw this just dropped. I've been suggesting this for months! This is great shit! You guys rock!

some of my favorite post-party/club/rave chill out music back in the late 90s probably had to have been there

Ryan, you should really give "Spin Spin Sugar" a listen. It's got more dynamics. But if you can't get past that voice...I understand, I guess. That whole album - "Becoming X" - is excellent. Someone else mentioned Morcheeba. Try the song "Shoulder Holster."

Whaaaaaat?! Omfg I was OBSESSED with this song. I used to wake up an hour early before school because they spent a couple of months playing it on MTV morning show 🖤I never thought you'd get to it!

See, the biggest problem with your exploration of trip-hop is that you haven't heard Thievery Corporation. This band has something for everyone, but they definitely lean into their dub, reggae, and other Caribbean and Latin American influences like bossanova. Try their song Lebanese Blonde if you want to hear one of their more popular tracks, you won't regret it.

its cool to see a first reaction to this song.

"The Sea" by Morcheeba is a classic MUST LISTEN when it comes to Trip Hop.

check out "The Crystal Method" album "Vegas" for some more upbeat, hard-hitting Big Beat sounds from the 90's.

So glad my boyz are here in 23 to tell me about the 90,s. Maby play your field.

I consider this mix of the song their demo version, cause this was released in the UK before it hit over here in America and our version that we got was a lot more refined, still the same song but there's a lot more sampling added, one noticeable sample is from De La Soul’s Breakadawn, and the bassline is a lot more heavier, they omitted a lot of synth bass parts and added a much more natural bass guitar part to it, the drum track hits a lot harder also. It’s funny cause the vocalist KelliAli was only hired as a vocalist for hire and ended up becoming the face of the band which her band mates didn’t appreciate and she was kicked out of the group and they couldn’t produce another hit song without her and it’s a shame cause she’s got a beautiful voice and it was perfect for what type of sound they we’re going for, but trip hop was definitely a unique wave for it’s time, it just sounded different even though there’s so many familiar elements of music involved in its production.

The Nellee Hooper (Massive Attack producer) remix is far better and that's the one that was released as a single and the one that is played all the time. However, this is a great song. The initial sample is from the James Bond movie Goldfinger. Chris Corner, who was the main brains behind Sneaker Pimps, became the artist IAMX (check out the track 'happiness') for more Trip Hop I'd suggest you also check out the track 'The Sea' by Morcheeba.

I appreciate Ryan’s honesty but I love the song. Glad someone requested this because Becoming X is one of my favorite albums. It’s cool to see “honest, real reactions” haha that makes me happy. The success of this channel is based off of no bullshit and I appreciate and love it.

A favorite song, album, and band for quite a few years.

Very 90s! I think a lot of us like this song due to it being used in movies. It's very nostalgic. Also on my playlist!

The Three E.P's by The Beta Band. is a great Album. House Song or Dogs got a Bone. Loved this Band miss them dearly.

I first heard this song in the movie "The Saint". I ended up buying the soundtrack album because the whole thing is so cool.

This was on the soundtrack of the Val Kilmer movie "The Saint." It was a decent spy movie from the late 90's. This was during a time when a lot of movies had some pretty eclectic soundtracks.

Lmao! It's so funny you mentioned the recent Netflix film, as I had just heard about that the other day and hopped on Wikipedia and IMDB trying to see if this track makes an appearance somewhere.

I was just listening to this album last week. Incredible debut album.

I’m LOVING you guys going down the triphop rabbit hole! I still play this stuff regularly. BUT the remix version which got all the radio play and clips into late 90s movies is THE best version of this song.

Gonna put it here again, but it is worth the "I've never heard of this before" try. Handsome Boy Modelling School-Truth is on top for sure. Handsome Boy Modeling School is an American collaborative project between hip hop producers Dan the Automator (Gorillaz, Dr. Octagon, Deltron 3030) and Prince Paul (Stetsasonic, De La Soul, Gravediggaz). The collaboration originally lasted from 1999 to 2006 and resulted in two albums, featuring a vast cast of guest rappers, singers, comedians and DJs.[1] In February 2018, the duo played a concert in New York City.[2]

Been waiting for this one....

Not sure if anyone mentioned it but, the 5 not harp sample that runs throughout the song was taken from the Goldfinger score. You hear it when James Bond walks into the hotel room and finds his latest girl encased in gold.

Wow, I had this back in the 90's!

I loved this song when it was released

One of my favorites from the 90’s. Definitely a cool and laid back vibe. Another great was Lisa Hall- Is This Real.

Ah, the nineties. How I miss my home. Check out Manic Street Preachers, Tricky or Bjork.

Hilarious video. I actually agree a little with both of you haha.

I saw Goldfinger for the first time a month ago and I am figuring "Where Have I heard this music before?" and it was this Sneakerpimps song. They sampled from 007.

favorite album of ALL time. crazy to see y'all react to it, even if it is different from the radio mix.

One of my favorite songs of All Time 🔥🔥🔥

Love this album. Still listen to it today.

See this song brings me back to a time in my life when I was younger and times were easier the music gives me chills

They named themselves after what the Beastie Boys called their guy that would go cop rare sneakers for them.

Love this song, for sure!

George knows when a great song hits coz hes a mellowman.

Other artists that fit in the trip hop space are UNKLE and Hybrid and Archive to some degree. These acts incorporate more live and electronica instrumentation but def worth checking out. This is also the same space where Bjork and a few others live under. But one can def hear the progression from those early NeNe Cherry and Massive Attack albums.

Sneaker Pimps had some jams.

OOhhhh great song! Love the album. There is also a remix version that is pretty great of this song.

The lead singer is from the village where I grew up!

I heard this song randomly playing in a gas station a month ago and wondered what century I stepped into suddenly. RU-vid Deja Vu

This takes me back to my Ecstasy days in the 90's