Slam Dunk (Da Funk) (3:35)

“Slam Dunk (Da Funk)” is the debut single by Five, released as their first UK single in late 1997. It appeared on their first album, 5ive, in early 1998. The song reached #10 on the UK charts and sold around 500,000 copies worldwide.

Featuring a blend of pop and rap, the single was produced by Jacob Schulze (as “Jake”), Max Martin, and Denniz Pop. The track contains a sample of “Clap Your Hands” by Herbie Crichlow.

It was not released in many countries other than the UK and none outside Europe apart from New Zealand where it reached #22. In other countries, Five’s first single was “When The Lights Go Out”.