There have been 1383 UK chart single number 1s since 1952.
The beat is based on the 1987 Eric B. & Rakim song "Paid In Full." Soul II Soul used it on this and their previous hit, "Keep On Movin'" Soul II Soul was very popular in UK clubs. It was a surprise when this became a hit in the US, where club music rarely did well. This was used in commercials for Dasani water in 2002. The ads started running during the Salt Lake City Olympics.
More songs from the same decade.