Pump_up_the_jam Apr 2026

Following the backlash, Ya Kid K was finally featured in the video for their next hit, "Get Up! (Before the Night Is Over)," and appeared on later album covers. Production & Technical Details

The actual rap and vocals were performed by 17-year-old Congolese-Belgian artist Ya Kid K (Manuela Kamosi). pump_up_the_jam

While the song was a global success, reaching #2 on the , it is famous for a significant controversy regarding its lead performer: Following the backlash, Ya Kid K was finally

Producers felt Ya Kid K’s look was "too street" for the pop market. Instead, they hired Zambian model Felly Kilingi to appear on the album cover and lip-sync in the iconic music video. Following the backlash