Move on Baby

"Move on Baby" is a song by Italian musical group Cappella, released in February 1994 by Italian label Media as the fifth single from their second studio album, U Got 2 Know (1994). It was written by Gianfranco Bortolotti, Ricardo Overman, Diego Leoni, Lorenzo Carpella, Alessandro Pasinelli and Bruno Guerrini. Bortolotti produced the song and it achieved success in many countries, particularly in Finland, Israel, the Netherlands and Switzerland, where it topped the charts. It has received sales certifications in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Switzerland. The music video for the song was directed by B. Smith and Wayne Holloway.

Critical reception
John Bush from AllMusic viewed "Move on Baby" as a "continent-wide Hi-NRG hit". Larry Flick from Billboard commented, "After several years of building a loyal following of hi-NRG and Euro-pop fans, Italo-house act Capella appears prepped to take on the rest of the club world. "Move On Baby" kicks with a perfect blend of foamy froth and underground depth." He added it as a "cute and catchy song". Taylor Parkes from Melody Maker described it as "exotic", "refreshingly un-English" and "glorious". He also noted its "face-punching beats". Andy Beevers from Music Week rated the song five out of five and named it Pick of the Week in the category of Dance, writing that it "relies heavily on an anthemic synth riff that is very similar to those used on the last two Cappella hits. The cheesy rap and screaming vocals provide the distinguishing features. Zero ponts for originality, but maximum marks for chart potential." James Hamilton from the Record Mirror Dance Update deemed it a "Culture Beat-type typical cheesy Italo pop raver".

Chart performance
"Move on Baby" peaked at number one in Finland, the Netherlands and Switzerland. In Europe, the single entered the top 10 in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. In the latter country, the single peaked at number seven during its first week on the UK Singles Chart, on 13 February. On the Eurochart Hot 100, the song peaked at number one. Additionally, it was a top-20 hit in Denmark and Iceland and a top-30 hit in France. Outside Europe, "Move on Baby" peaked at number one in Israel, number seven on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, number 24 on the Canadian RPM Dance chart, and number 58 in Australia. It was awarded with a gold record in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Switzerland.

Airplay
"Move on Baby" entered the European airplay chart Border Breakers at number 14 on 26 February due to crossover airplay in West Central-, Northwest- and North-Europe, and peaked at number five on 12 March.

Music video
A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by B. Smith and Wayne Holloway and filmed in the UK. It features group members Kelly and Rodney performing in front of a pink backdrop with dancers wearing masks and tied to ropes. The video received heavy rotation on MTV Europe and was A-listed on Germany's VIVA.

Impact and legacy
British DJ duo Sharp Boyz named the Armand Van Helden remix of "Move on Baby" as one of their favourites in 1996. George Mitchell said, "This rates as one of his best. He's a big inspiration to us. he came with a hard sound, heartbeat kick drum, and took on projects everyone else would say no to and transformed them, as he did with this remix."