Unexpectedly dressed up and gyrating in a 90s rave music video while wearing leopard-print briefs, one background dancer seems to be stealing the show.
In today’s episode of hidden gems from the depths of the internet’s archives, eagle-eyed fans have spotted a massive A-list actor in a wild music video from a popular 90s band.
It’s no secret that Scottish psychedelic band The Shamen were all the rave at some point in the 1990s. Formed in Aberdeen in 1985 and originally called Alone Again Or, the band shot to fame with their chart-topping single Ebeneezer Goode, followed by their smash-hit Boss Drum (1992) album. The top-of-the-pops electronic dance act were a common sight on the UK Singles Chart by the early 90s, and everyone was a fan.
Another Shamen single that found a fair bit of popularity back in the day was Comin’ On Strong, and it’s in this song’s music video that the treasure trove lies. Observant fans have noticed one background dancer that seems to be stealing the show — and it’s not someone you’d ever expect to be oiled up and gyrating in a 90s rave music video.
In Comin’ On Strong’s background, you can find Jason Statham dancing, no, boogieing, and is renowned for his unparalleled action skills, poker-faced dialogue delivery, and cinema that isn’t quite like The Shamen’s EDM vibes. Fans can’t believe it’s The Transporter actor strutting his stuff in leopard-print briefs behind the lead vocalist, which is unfortunate because the internet is losing its mind (as it should).
While one Facebook user called it “Jason’s finest performance,” another individual on Reddit remarked, “Okay. Alright. I see you, Jason. A whole lot of you.” One social media user couldn’t hide their bewilderment: “When you said dancing I thought he was breakdancing in the background or something.. definitely not whatever this is.” While another brought attention to some more of Jason’s jazzy gigs: “He was also in Erasure’s video for Run to the Sun in ’94. Man did a lot of dancing in the early 90’s.”
One fan praised Jason’s hustle and work ethic, saying, “He’s the definition of hustle, diver, dancer, model, martial artist, actor, transporter, beekeeper, mechanic, and legend”! While another asserted that “work is a job.” Work is done. That’s not in the best interest. Respect,” and a third fan wrote, “I had a huge increase in respect for Jason because of everything he put in it.”
One Redditor hilariously compared Jason’s dancing to adult content: “I don’t fully know what I expected when I read that he was a background dancer. But I certainly did not expect THX 1138 porn channel dancing.” A YouTube comment under the music video cheekily says: “One Jason Statham on the screen is never enough. Even the director knew this in 1992.”
While another phrase reads, “Ok but legitimately no one in that video went harder than Statham.” However, the entire thing is a psychedelic masterpiece. Jason’s gyrating is even being used as inspiration by some users, such as one who wrote, “Jason Statham in this video is the vibe I’m going into 2026 with.” While another person described it as being “not even embarrassing because his dancing is good.” Another cheeky comment on the video reads, “And they claim Statham doesn’t have range, this will make them haters,”
Colin Angus, Derek McKenzie, and Keith McKenzie were the Shamen’s founding members, with Peter Stephenson taking over the keyboard position from Angus. Although William Sinnott also made the music industry, he tragically passed away in May 1991 after being swept up in a commotion while swimming in Tenerife. The Shamen were present to record the music video for Move Any Mountain, a popular song. The Shamen quickly became a household name and the go-to playlist for the 1990s raves thanks to Rapper Mr. C’s full-time commitment to the band in 1991.







