Tmnt 4- turtles in time music: big apple

The iconic theme song of Teenage Muturtle's 'Turtles in Time' is a classic earworm that still resonates with fans today! Let's dive into the history behind this catchy tune and why it remains so beloved by gamers worldwide.

Released alongside the 1991 beat-em-up game of the same name, 'Teenage Mutant Turtle: Turtles in Time' was developed and published by Konami for arcades. The soundtrack featured an all-star cast including Slash from Guns N' Roses as voice actor.

The song itself is a cover version called 'Turtle Power', originally written & performed by two members of the hip-hop group Ice Cube's crew, 'Public Enemy'. Their original track was actually not part of any TMNT film or TV series soundtrack; instead it appeared on their 1992 album 'Straight Outta Compton'.

However when UMG (Universal Music Group) acquired rights to use 'Turtle Power', they decided upon re-releasing a remixed version titled as simply “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Turtle Power”. This cover would go onto become an instant hit topping US Billboard Hot 100 chart peaking at number one spot for seven straight weeks becoming longest-running TMNT single ever reaching No.1 on the charts.

In conclusion, 'Turtle Power' has cemented its place as a gaming anthem that continues to inspire generations of gamers today! Whether you're nostalgic about playing Turtles In Time back in your childhood days or simply enjoy retro video game soundtracks then do give this classic tune another listen – trust us; it won’t disappoint!

References:

- Wikipedia: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (video game series)

- IMDB:Teenage Muttlera Turtle: The Movie

Tmnt 4- turtles in time music: big apple