"Boom Selection" is a song by

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crew Genius Cru. The single reached No. 12 on the

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and No. 1 on the

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in January 2001. The song samples "Gravedigger" by the

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, to which Martin Fulterman and

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are credited as songwriters.

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included the song in their list of "The Best Old-School Garage Anthems of All Time".

Track listing

;UK 12" single :A1. "Boom Selection" (Original Vocal Mix) – 4:50 :A2. "Bulletproof Dub" – 4:55 :AA1. "Boom Selection" (Gridlock Remix) – 7:11 ;UK CD single # "Boom Selection" (Original Vocal Mix) – 4:50 # "Bulletproof Dub" – 4:55 # "Boom Selection" (Gridlock Remix) – 7:11 # Boom Selection Video

Charts

References

2000 songs 2001 singles UK garage songs Songs written by Michael Kamen {{2000s-UK-single-stub