Cameo - Greatest Hits
50 min · 12 tracks · funk · hip-hop · R&B
A vibrant fusion of funk, R&B, and disco that ignites dance floors with catchy grooves and infectious hooks.
Why this album works
The album features some of Cameo's most recognizable songs, including the chart-topping 'Word Up,' which became an anthem of the 1980s. Its commercial success helped introduce their sound to a broader audience and influenced countless artists in the funk and hip-hop genres. Additionally, 'Greatest Hits' has been celebrated for its role in popularizing funk music during a time when it was evolving into various other genres.
- Best for
- dance floor party energy infectious grooves for celebration steady pacing for group enjoyment
- Context
- Released in 1986, 'Greatest Hits' marked a significant point in Cameo's career as it showcased their most popular tracks from the late 1970s to early 1980s. By this time, the band had established themselves as key figures in the funk and R&B scenes, following their breakthrough with hits like 'Word Up.' This compilation solidified their legacy as one of the defining acts of the era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Destiny's Child· Kelly Rowland· Beastie Boys· De La Soul· Jermaine Dupri· OutKast· New Edition· MC Hammer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Word Up Standout 4:20
- 2 Single Live 4:29
- 3 Candy Standout 4:25
- 4 She’s Strange 3:47
- 5 Attack Me With Your Love 4:33
- 6 Back and Forth 3:52
- 7 You Make Me Work 4:45
- 8 I Just Want to Be 3:43
- 9 Sparkle 4:04
- 10 Skin I’m In 4:36
- 11 Freaky Dancin’ 4:16
- 12 Keep It Hot 4:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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