DJ Mark McCabe has released the 25th anniversary edition of his mega hit Maniac 2000. We asked him the BIG questions . . .
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Back in 2000, the former 2fm DJ's remix of Michael Sembello hit of the same name from the Flashdance movie soundtrack became one of the most-played biggest selling singles of the year in Ireland
Featuring vocalist Mimi Lane, it has now been re-released and will be available to stream for the first time.
The origins of Mark’s track emerged in 1995 when Irish act 4 Rhythm released their own version of Sembello song, which was later remixed by Irish duo, Sound Crowd.
McCabe, like many other Dublin DJs at the time (including co-writer Al Gibbs), was constantly throwing different raps over it.
In 1999, he recorded his own version at The Temple Theatre, a church converted into a club on Dublin’s north side. From here, a twenty-year-old Mark took the live recording to the airwaves of Pulse FM, a pirate radio station based in Dublin where he was a DJ and presenter on the Drivetime slot.
In February of 2000 Maniac 2000 was officially released and hit No. 1 for ten weeks on the Irish chart, topping Madonna, The Backstreet Boys, All Saints and Westlife.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I ride downhill mountain bike at the GAP (Glencullen Adventure Park) a lot! I’m a technology freak - I fix iPhones, laptops, and just about anything that breaks. I don’t ever read books.
How would you describe your music?
Bangin'.
Who are your musical inspirations?
I take musical inspiration from everywhere and across all genres. Way too many to pick even just a few.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Michael Jackson’s Dangerous Tour
What was the first record you ever bought?
Charly by The Prodigy.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Closer to the Floor by Jazzy and Ankhoí.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"When the head makes cloudy, the heart makes very clear" - New York Minute by Don Henley.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Need to Feel Loved by Reflekt (Adam K & Soha Vocal Mix).
Where can people find your music/more information?
@markmccabeoffical or my website.
Alan Corr
