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Droppin' Like Flies

Sheila E. · 1992

33 min · 6 tracks · funk · Latin jazz

A vibrant fusion of funk and Latin rhythms, pulsating with infectious grooves and energetic performances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious grooves for dancing
  • dynamic exploration of themes
  • pulsating rhythms for celebration
  • engaging mixes for club settings

Maybe skip if you want

  • quiet introspection seekers
  • slow-paced music enthusiasts

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1992, 'Droppin' Like Flies' marked Sheila E.'s return to the music scene after a hiatus following her 1987 album 'Sex Cymbal'. At this point in her career, she was striving to redefine her sound in a rapidly changing musical landscape dominated by new jack swing and hip-hop influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Prince· Carlos Santana· Chaka Khan

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Droppin’ Like Flies (radio mix) 3:44
  • 2 Droppin’ Like Flies (Black Flag club mix) 7:12
  • 3 Droppin’ Like Flies (Venus Fly dub) 5:15
  • 4 Heaven (album version) 4:39
  • 5 Droppin’ Like Flies (Mental club mix) 5:54
  • 6 Droppin’ Like Flies (instrumental mix) 6:49

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