Top 50 Best Songs by The Prodigy

Aug 01, 2026
By Learn How To Be a DJ
DJ Playlist Ideas
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Top 50 Best Songs by The Prodigy

The Prodigy are one of the most influential electronic music acts in history. Since emerging from the UK rave scene in the early 1990s, they have sold millions of records worldwide and achieved multiple number one singles and albums. The table below lists 50 of their most significant officially released tracks based on a combination of commercial success, worldwide chart performance, cultural impact and enduring popularity. Release dates and original record labels are based on the original commercial single releases.

No.	Track	Featured Artist(s)	Original Release Date	Original Record Label
1	Firestarter	None	18 March 1996	XL Recordings
2	Breathe	None	11 November 1996	XL Recordings
3	Smack My Bitch Up	None	17 November 1997	XL Recordings
4	Out of Space	None	9 November 1992	XL Recordings
5	No Good (Start the Dance)	None	16 May 1994	XL Recordings
6	Poison	None	6 March 1995	XL Recordings
7	Voodoo People	None	3 October 1994	XL Recordings
8	Charly	None	12 August 1991	XL Recordings
9	Everybody in the Place	None	16 December 1991	XL Recordings
10	Their Law	None	14 August 1994	XL Recordings
11	Omen	None	18 May 2009	Take Me to the Hospital
12	Invaders Must Die	None	23 February 2009	Take Me to the Hospital
13	Warrior’s Dance	None	11 May 2009	Take Me to the Hospital
14	Take Me to the Hospital	None	31 August 2009	Take Me to the Hospital
15	Spitfire	None	4 April 2005	XL Recordings
16	Girls	None	30 August 2004	XL Recordings
17	Hotride	None	1 November 2004	XL Recordings
18	Baby’s Got a Temper	None	1 July 2002	XL Recordings
19	Diesel Power	Kool Keith	2000	XL Recordings
20	Narayan	Crispian Mills	1997	XL Recordings
21	Wind It Up	None	22 April 1993	XL Recordings
22	One Love	None	4 October 1993	XL Recordings
23	Jericho	None	1992	XL Recordings
24	Fire	None	1994	XL Recordings
25	Rhythm of Life	None	1994	XL Recordings
26	Funky Shit	None	1997	XL Recordings
27	Mindfields	None	1997	XL Recordings
28	Beyond the Deathray	None	1997	XL Recordings
29	Shoot Down	None	1997	XL Recordings
30	World’s on Fire	None	2011	Take Me to the Hospital
31	Nasty	None	12 January 2015	Take Me to the Hospital
32	The Day Is My Enemy	None	30 March 2015	Take Me to the Hospital
33	Wild Frontier	None	23 February 2015	Take Me to the Hospital
34	Ibiza	Sleaford Mods	2015	Take Me to the Hospital
35	Wall of Death	None	2015	Take Me to the Hospital
36	Need Some1	None	19 July 2018	Take Me to the Hospital
37	Timebomb Zone	None	3 August 2018	Take Me to the Hospital
38	Fight Fire with Fire	Ho99o9	2018	Take Me to the Hospital
39	Light Up the Sky	None	2018	Take Me to the Hospital
40	We Live Forever	None	2018	Take Me to the Hospital
41	Rebel Radio	None	2015	Take Me to the Hospital
42	Rok-Weiler	None	2004	XL Recordings
43	Action Radar	None	2004	XL Recordings
44	Memphis Bells	None	2004	XL Recordings
45	Invisible Sun	None	2004	XL Recordings
46	Claustrophobic Sting	None	2004	XL Recordings
47	Get Your Fight On	None	2015	Take Me to the Hospital
48	Champions of London	None	2015	Take Me to the Hospital
49	Stand Up	None	2009	Take Me to the Hospital
50	Thunder	None	2009	Take Me to the Hospital

Why These Records Are Essential

The Prodigy’s catalogue represents one of the most important collections in electronic music history. Their records helped transform underground rave music into a global mainstream phenomenon while maintaining an uncompromising edge.

Their biggest hits such as Firestarter, Breathe, Smack My Bitch Up, Out of Space and No Good (Start the Dance) remain staples in clubs, festivals, radio playlists and DJ sets around the world. These tracks continue to influence producers across genres including electronic dance music, drum and bass, techno, breakbeat, rock and hip hop.

For DJs, collectors and music enthusiasts, these songs demonstrate how innovative production, memorable hooks and powerful live performances can create music with lasting appeal across generations.

The History of The Prodigy

The Prodigy were formed in 1990 in Braintree, Essex, by producer and songwriter Liam Howlett. After leaving the rave collective Cut to Kill, Howlett began creating tracks that combined breakbeats, hardcore, techno and hip hop influences.

The original line up featured Liam Howlett alongside dancers Keith Flint and Leeroy Thornhill, with MC Maxim Reality joining shortly afterwards. Initially known for their energetic live performances, the group quickly became one of the defining acts of the UK rave movement.

Their debut album Experience in 1992 became one of the landmark albums of the hardcore rave era. They followed this with Music for the Jilted Generation, which cemented their reputation as pioneers of electronic music.

Global superstardom arrived in 1997 with The Fat of the Land, featuring Firestarter, Breathe and Smack My Bitch Up. The album reached number one in numerous countries and became one of the best selling electronic albums ever released.

The band continued releasing successful albums including:

Always Outnumbered Never Outgunned
Invaders Must Die
The Day Is My Enemy
No Tourists

Following the tragic passing of Keith Flint in 2019, Liam Howlett and Maxim have continued to celebrate The Prodigy’s legacy through live performances while honouring Flint’s enormous contribution to electronic music.

10 Fun Facts About The Prodigy

The band’s name came from the Moog Prodigy synthesiser owned by Liam Howlett.
Keith Flint originally joined purely as a dancer before becoming the band’s iconic frontman.
Firestarter became The Prodigy’s first UK Number One single.
The Fat of the Land debuted at number one in over twenty countries.
The Prodigy have sold more than 25 million records worldwide.
They are widely credited with helping bring rave music into the mainstream.
Their live performances are considered among the most energetic in electronic music history.
Liam Howlett has written and produced virtually the entire Prodigy catalogue.
The band has headlined Glastonbury Festival multiple times.
Their influence can be heard in countless EDM, techno, drum and bass and rock artists.

Learn How to Become a DJ

If listening to The Prodigy has inspired you to start your own DJ journey, there has never been a better time to learn.

Whether you want to perform at clubs, festivals, weddings, private events or simply mix music at home, learning the right techniques from the beginning will help you progress much faster.

Our comprehensive guide, How to Become a DJ, covers everything you need to know, including:

Choosing your first DJ controller
Understanding beatmatching
Mixing techniques
Creating seamless transitions
Building playlists
Reading a crowd
Finding gigs
Promoting yourself as a DJ
Developing your own style
Avoiding common beginner mistakes

The accompanying ebook has been written specifically for aspiring DJs and provides practical advice, step by step guidance and industry knowledge to help you build confidence behind the decks. Whether your goal is to play professionally or simply enjoy mixing music as a hobby, it is an excellent resource to accelerate your learning.