Work It Out (Steve "Silk" Hurley song)

"Work It Out" is a house music song by Chicago based producer Steve "Silk" Hurley featuring rap vocals by M. Doc.

"Work It Out"
Single by Steve "Silk" Hurley featuring M. Doc
from the album Work It Out Compilation
B-side	"Remix"
Released	1989
Recorded	1989
Genre	Chicago house
Length	4:23
Label	Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Steve Hurley
Producer(s)	Steve "Silk" Hurley Frank Rodrigo
Steve "Silk" Hurley singles chronology
"It's Percussion" (1988) "Work It Out" (1989) "Chain of Fools" (1989)
Alternative cover

Release

The song was released on Atlantic Records in 1989 as the lead single taken from Hurley's Work It Out Compilation, which featured additional seven tracks, partially recorded in collaboration with Jamie Principle. The 12" release contained a short radio edit, the full album version, an extended remix and two acid house versions of the song.

Credits and personnel

• Steve Hurley - writer, producer, mix, engineer, edit
• M-Doc - featured artist
• Larry Sturm - engineer
• Frank Rodrigo - executive producer

Success

On the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play the single peaked at number three.

Official versions

• "Work It Out (LP Version)" - 5:07
• "Work It Out (Radio Edit" - 4:23
• "Work It Out (Acid Mix)" - 6:10
• "Work It Out (Acid Dub)" - 4:55
• "Work It Out (Extended Remix)" - 6:20

Charts and sales

Peak positions

Chart (1989)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	3

External links

• Work it Out on Discogs