Coco Jamboo

"Coco Jamboo"
Single by Mr. President
from the album We See the Same Sun
Released	29 March 1996
Format	CD single, CD maxi single
Recorded	1995
Genre	Eurodance, reggae fusion
Length	3:36
Label	Warner Bros.
Writer(s)	Kai Matthiesen, Delroy Rennalls, Rainer Gaffrey
Producer(s)	Kai Matthiesen, Rainer Gaffrey
Mr. President singles chronology
"Gonna Get Along (Without Ya Now)" (1995) "Coco Jamboo" (1996) "I Give You My Heart" (1996)

"Coco Jamboo" is a song by German Eurodance group Mr. President. It was released in March 1996 as the lead single from their second studio album We See the Same Sun.

The song was a hit in many European countries, reaching the top ten on many European charts. It also gave them their only chart entry in the United States, peaking at number 21 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in September 1997.

Track listings

CD maxi - Europe (1996)

1. "Coco Jamboo" (Radio Version) - 3:37
2. "Coco Jamboo" (Extended Version) - 5:42
3. "Coco Jamboo" (Groove Version) - 6:02
4. "Coco Jamboo" (Mousse T.'s Club Mix - Radio Edit) - 3:10
5. "Coco Jamboo" (Mousse T.'s Extended Club Mix) - 6:15
6. "Coco Jamboo" (Mousse T.'s Dangerous Dub) - 6:17
7. "Coco Jamboo" (Instrumental Version) - 3:33
8. "Coco Jamboo" (Put In On Another Version) - 3:17

CD single - Europe (1996)

1. "Coco Jamboo" (Radio Version) - 3:37
2. "Coco Jamboo" (Extended Version) - 5:42

CD maxi Remixes - Europe (1996)

1. "Coco Jamboo" (C. C.'s R & B Mix) - 4:14
2. "Coco Jamboo" (Chico Y Chico Tribal Radio Mix) - 3:42
3. "Coco Jamboo" (Candy Club Remix) - 5:46
4. "Coco Jamboo" (Candy Club's Ragga Jump) - 5:03
5. "Coco Jamboo" (Chico Y Chico Tribal Remix) - 6:36
6. "Coco Jamboo" (Original Radio Version) - 3:38

Music video

The song's music video, released in April 1996, featured the band's members walking on a beach and performing the song during the Brazilian Carnival. It was filmed in Venezuela.

Christmas Version

During the 1996 holiday season, a Christmas-themed version of "Coco Jamboo" was released by the band, featuring new lyrics and festive instruments. It is currently viewable on YouTube.

Charts and sales

Peak positions

Chart (1996–1997)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)	7
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)	1
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)	11
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)	17
Canada (RPM)	37
Canada Dance (RPM)	1
Denmark (Tracklisten)	4
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)	2
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)	3
France (SNEP)	28
Germany (Media Control Charts)	2
Ireland (IRMA)	3
Italy (FIMI)	9
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)	2
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)	9
Norway (VG-lista)	2
Scotland (Official Charts Company)	9
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)	1
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)	1
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)	8
US Billboard Hot 100	21
US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	17
US Billboard Top 40 Mainstream	17
US Billboard Rhythmic Top 40	26

Year-end charts

Chart (1997)	Position
Australia	24
US Billboard Hot 100	92

Certifications

Country	Certification	Sales certified
Australia	Platinum	70,000
Austria	Gold	15,000
Germany	Platinum	500,000
Sweden	Gold	10,000
United Kingdom	Silver	200,000

Chart successions

Preceded by "Macarena" by Los del Río	Swiss number-one single (first run) June 2, 1996 (1 week)	Succeeded by "Macarena" by Los del Río
	Swiss number-one single (second run) June 16, 1996 (1 week)
Preceded by "Children" by Robert Miles	Austrian number-one single June 16, 1996 – July 21, 1996 (6 weeks)	Succeeded by "Killing Me Softly with His Song" by The Fugees
Preceded by "Macarena" by Los del Río	Swiss number-one single (third run) June 30, 1996 – July 7, 1996 (2 weeks)
Preceded by "Wannabe" by Spice Girls	Swedish number-one single September 20, 1996 – October 13, 1996 (5 weeks)	Succeeded by "Free Like a Flying Demon" by E-Type

External links

• Coco Jamboo at Facebook

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics