“You bought it, you put it into the charts, not us": How a novelty sample almost derailed the Prodigy's fledgling career

The Prodigy.

With a sound that appeals to old school ravers, metalheads and techno connoisseurs alike, The Prodigy are widely regarded as one of the greatest electronic acts of all time.

Back in the early-'90s, however, the band came dangerously close to having their fledgling career overshadowed by a novelty sampled hook, all thanks to the double-edged success of the band’s breakthrough single.