"Give Me the Light" is a 1996 song recorded by

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, Italy based

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artist

Ice MC Ice MC (born Ian Campbell, 22 March 1965) is a British rapper who started his professional music career in Italy when he got signed to Robyx and made his debut with the single " Easy". He's best known for the Eurodance hit singles " Take Away ...

, featuring vocals by Italian singer Valentina Ducros. Produced by German

project

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, it was released as the first

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from Ice MC's fourth album, ''Dreadatour'' (1996). It was a moderate hit in Europe, peaking within the Top 30 in Austria, Finland, France and Italy. On the

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, it peaked at number 51 in July 1996. A

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was also produced to promote the single.

Critical reception

Pan-European magazine ''

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'' wrote, "With a crafty production and strong

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, this US-born, Italy-residing artist once again proves that he is one of the prime exponents of the Euro-dance scene."

Track listing

* 12" single, Italy #"Give Me the Light" (Cold as Ice Mix) #"Give Me the Light" (Club Mix) * CD single, France #"Give Me the Light" (The Light) – 3:51 #"Give Me the Light" (Club Mix) – 5:44 * CD maxi, Germany #"Give Me the Light" (Radio Edit) – 3:51 #"Give Me the Light" (Air Cut) – 3:56 #"Give Me the Light" (Tek Time Mix) – 5:44 #"Give Me the Light" (Club Mix) – 5:23 #"Give Me the Light" (Instrumental) – 4:19 * CD maxi (Remixes), Germany #"Give Me the Light" (Chico Y Chico 7" Latino Remix) – 3:41 #"Give Me the Light" (Chico Y Chico Latino Club Remix) – 5:39 #"Give Me the Light" (Brain Progressive Summer Mix) – 4:55 #"Give Me the Light" (Unit Mix) – 4:30

Charts

References

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