The Roof Is on Fire
"The Roof Is on Fire" is a song by Rock Master Scott & the Dynamic Three, released as a single in 1984. It reached number five on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart.
Covers
Cake famously covered "The Roof Is on Fire" on their 1996 album Fashion Nugget. Their version brings a distinct blend of rock and funk, characterized by a laid-back vibe and catchy instrumentation.
The intro of "The Roof Is on Fire" is sampled by the Chemical Brothers in their song "Hey Boy Hey Girl", and the chorus is interpolated in the Bloodhound Gang's "Fire Water Burn", Coal Chamber's "Sway", Rancid's "Burn", Quad City DJ's "Party Over Here", YACHT's "Dystopia ", Bratmobile's "Polaroid Baby", the Pharcyde's "Return of the B-Boy", Nigel & Marvin's "Follow de Leader", S.B.S. "Follow the leader", Kumbia Kings "Fuego", as well as "Her Hair is on Fire" by Semi Precious Weapons.