Where It's At

Beck’s 1996 single is a funky, genre-blending party jam famous for the catchphrase “two turntables and a microphone.” Bursting with quirky samples, keyboard riffs, and a laid-back hip-hop groove, “Where It’s At” showcased Beck’s eclectic style and sly humor. The song earned Beck a Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance and proved he was far more than a one-hit wonder after “Loser.” Its cool, experimental vibe — combining elements of rock, rap, and electronica — came to define Beck’s unique place in ’90s alternative music. Even now, shout-outs to “two turntables and a microphone” immediately evoke Beck’s slacker-funk spirit and the freewheeling creativity of the era.