No Coke

"No Coke" is a song recorded by the Sweden-based musician and producer Dr Alban. It was originally released as the B-side of the 12" version of his debut single Hello Afrika and became the second single off his debut album, Hello Afrika. Released in November 1990, the song was a hit in several European countries and reached number one in Sweden. To date, "No Coke" is one of Dr Alban's most successful songs, along with "It's My Life" and "Sing Hallelujah".

The song was produced by Denniz Pop, who recorded the song's signature bassline using a Roland Juno-106 synthesizer. The song is recorded in English. The lyrics describe a tragic event outside Alban's nightclub Alphabet Street in Stockholm.

Music video
The music video for "No Coke" was directed by Scottish director Paul Boyd. Boyd also directed the music video for "Hello Afrika".

Track listings
 CD single
 "No Coke" (radio mix) — 3:43
 "No Coke" (swe-flow-mix) — 3:50

 7" single
 "No Coke" (radio mix) — 3:43
 "No Coke" (swe-flow-mix) — 3:50

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

Category:1990 singles
Category:Dr. Alban songs
Category:Dancehall songs
Category:Number-one singles in Sweden
Category:Songs written by Denniz Pop
Category:Song recordings produced by Denniz Pop
Category:Songs written by Dr. Alban
Category:1990 songs
Category:English-language Swedish songs
Category:Songs about drugs