"Step It Up" is a song by British hip hop and electronic dance group Stereo MC's, released in November 1992 by 4th & Broadway as the second single from their third album, Connected (1992).

[3] Billboard editor Larry Flick commented, "U.K. funketeers continue to effectively peddle their unique blend of retro-dance, traditional jazz, and hip-hop.

[4] Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report found that their unique mix of musical influences place the Stereo MC's "among the freshest sounds to come along this year", remarking that "this uptempo entry contains the magic vibe that's brought them worldwide attention".

"[6] Blake Baxter from Music Week's RM Dance Update wrote, "This has a great texture, weaving a mood for realists and sequenced bass fanatics.

[9] Peter Stanton from Smash Hits gave "Step It Up" four out of five, adding, "Thumping basslines, a dash of trumpets and a groove that could get the local old people's home boogeyin' till the dawn".