What was the title of 5ive’s debut single, released in 1997?

5ive’s debut single, released in 1997, was titled “Slam Dunk (Da Funk).”

The British boy band issued the single in November 1997 through BMG and RCA. It introduced 5ive with a high-energy blend of pop, hip-hop, and dance production, a style that distinguished the group from many vocal-focused contemporaries.

The song reached number ten on the UK Singles Chart. It also charted in several other countries and became the first release from the group’s debut album, 5ive, which followed in 1998.

The title is often shortened informally to “Slam Dunk,” but the official title includes the parenthetical “Da Funk.” Later 5ive hits, including “When the Lights Go Out” and “Everybody Get Up,” achieved higher chart positions in some markets.