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12" Collection and More

Cameo · 1999

63 min · 10 tracks · funk

A vibrant fusion of funk and electro, this collection pulses with irresistibly danceable grooves and infectious rhythms.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Word Up! (12″ club mix) — This track exemplifies Cameo's unique blend of funk and hip-hop, making it an enduring classic that defines the party vibe of the era.
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    I Just Want to Be (12″ extended mix) — A quintessential example of Cameo's catchy hooks and danceable beats, this mix emphasizes their signature style while inviting listeners to groove.
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    Candy (12″ UK mix) — With its playful lyrics and infectious melody, this track showcases Cameo's ability to create catchy disco-infused tunes that resonate across generations.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady dance floor groove
  • celebration-ready party atmosphere
  • long mixes for deep dancing
  • energetic vibe for gatherings

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer shorter song formats
  • seek introspective listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of '12" Collection and More' in 1999, Cameo was revisiting their extensive catalog following a notable period of mainstream success in the 1980s. This compilation emerged as a celebration of their influential sound, featuring remixed versions of their classic hits that had previously dominated dance floors.
Stylistic neighbors
Parliament· Earth, Wind & Fire· The Gap Band

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Just Want to Be (12″ extended mix) 6:19
  • 2 Word Up! (12″ club mix) 5:58
  • 3 Shake Your Pants (12″ club mix) 6:23
  • 4 She’s Strange (12″ club mix) 6:40
  • 5 Candy (12″ UK mix) 5:47
  • 6 Back & Forth (Larry Blackmon mix) 6:23
  • 7 Single Life (12″ UK Larry Blackmon mix) 6:35
  • 8 Attack Me With Your Love (12″ club mix) 6:33
  • 9 Rigor mortis (12″ mix) 6:21
  • 10 Room 123 (She’s Strange) (12″ rap mix) 6:57

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