"Music for Money" is a 1996 song recorded by British, Italy based Eurodance artist Ice MC, featuring vocals by Italian singer Valentina Ducros,[1] who also appeared on "Give Me the Light". Produced by German Eurodance project Masterboy, it was released as the second single from Ice MC's fourth album, Dreadatour. It was successful in the Czech Republic and Finland, where it peaked at number 8 and 12. A music video was made to accompany the single.

"Music for Money"
Single by Ice MC
from the album Dreadatour
B-side"Remix"
Released9 September 1996
StudioSession Studios
Genre
Length3:27
LabelClub Zone
Songwriter(s)
  • Ian Campbell
  • Joker Three
Producer(s)Masterboy
Ice MC singles chronology
"Give Me the Light"
(1996)
"Music for Money"
(1996)
"Let's Take It Easy"
(1997)
Music video
"Music for Money" on YouTube

Critical reception

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Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote, "Ice MC sings raggamuffin' style over dance beats. He should be praised for the honest lyrical content. The second, more clubby radio cut, has slightly more potential than the first."[2]

Music video

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The accompanying music video for "Music for Money" was directed by Stephan Hadjam.[3]

Track listing

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12" single, Germany
No.TitleLength
1."Music for Money" (Maxi Club Mix)5:42
2."Music for Money" (Maxi MB Mellow Mix)5:38
3."Music for Money" (Static Mix)5:29
12" maxi, France
No.TitleLength
1."Music for Money" (Funky Mix)4:17
2."Music for Money" (Masterboy Remix)5:42
3."Music for Money" (Cash Mix)5:55
CD single, Europe
No.TitleLength
1."Music for Money" (Single Version)3:25
2."Music for Money" (Radio Remix)4:23
CD maxi, Europe
No.TitleLength
1."Music for Money" (Single Version)3:27
2."Music for Money" (Radio Cut)3:22
3."Music for Money" (Maxi Club Mix)5:40
4."Music for Money" (Static Mix)5:32
5."Music for Money" (Maxi MB Mellow Mix)5:33

Charts

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Chart (1996) Peak
position
Czech Republic (IFPI CR)[4] 8
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista) 12

References

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  1. ^ "Valentina Ducros". IMDb. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  2. ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 13, no. 47. 23 November 1996. p. 14. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  3. ^ "Ice MC: Music for Money (1996 Video)". IMDb. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Top National Sellers" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 13, no. 39. 28 September 1996. p. 22. Retrieved 2 December 2019.