"Renegade Master" is a song by English DJ/producer Wildchild, released as a single in 1995. It reached No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart. The previous single, "Legends of the Dark Black Pt 2 (Renegade Master Mix)" is the same as "Renegade Master", just with a different title, which reached No. 34. It samples vocals from

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's "One for the Trouble". "Renegade Master" was remixed by

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in 1997 and reached No. 3 in the UK, becoming the most successful version of the song.

Critical reception

British magazine '' Music Week'' rated the 1995 version of the song four out of five, adding, "Wildchild's passion for classic electro and hip hop has been put to good use, jumbling Public Enemy-influenced repetitive sounds and fresh

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beats." In 1997, they gave the '98 remix five out of five, writing that " Norman Cook's infectious mix — along with house and

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mixes from

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and Urban Takeover — should bring it even greater chart success this time around."

Track listing

Renegade Master '98

"Renegade Master" was remixed by

, titled "Renegade Master '98". It was released as a single on 5 January 1998 and surpassed the original's chart position, peaking at No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart as well as No. 1 on the UK Dance Singles Chart.

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References

{{Fatboy Slim 1995 songs 1995 singles 1998 singles English electronic songs English house music songs Big beat songs