What makes Real Men... Wear Black by Cameo notable?

'Real Men... Wear Black' solidified Cameo's influence on the New Jack Swing movement emerging in the late '80s and early '90s. The album features tracks that received considerable airplay, helping to sustain their presence on the charts amid a rapidly changing musical landscape. Released in early 1990, 'Real Men... Wear Black' came during Cameo's peak years after their commercial success with the hit album 'Word Up!' in 1986. This album marked a continuation of their exploration into funk and R&B, showcasing their ability to adapt to the evolving music scene while maintaining their signature sound.

Who is Real Men... Wear Black for?

Real Men... Wear Black works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove enjoyment, uplifting tracks for celebration and confident anthems for empowerment.

How many songs are on Real Men... Wear Black?

Real Men... Wear Black has 9 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Real Men... Wear Black

Cameo · 1990

42 min · 9 tracks · funk · hip-hop · R&B

A vibrant blend of funk and R&B grooves infused with confident lyrics and upbeat rhythms.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo groove enjoyment
uplifting tracks for celebration
confident anthems for empowerment
for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

seekers of slow ballads
prefer instant gratification hits

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in early 1990, 'Real Men... Wear Black' came during Cameo's peak years after their commercial success with the hit album 'Word Up!' in 1986. This album marked a continuation of their exploration into funk and R&B, showcasing their ability to adapt to the evolving music scene while maintaining their signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Parliament· Earth, Wind & Fire· The Gap Band