The Best of Cameo
Cameo · 1993
73 min · 14 tracks · funk · hip-hop · R&B
A vibrant fusion of funk, soul, and electro that grooves through the dance floor with infectious energy.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dance floor grooves and energy dynamic peaks and valleys for upbeat gatherings
- Context
- By 1993, Cameo was transitioning into a legacy act following their rise in the late '70s and '80s. This compilation came after their commercial peak and highlighted their most popular tracks, serving as a retrospective of their influential sound during the funk and R&B boom.
- If you like
- funk, hip-hop, R&B
The Best of Cameo is an album by Cameo, released in 1993. A vibrant fusion of funk, soul, and electro that grooves through the dance floor with infectious energy. The album features several Billboard chart hits including 'Word Up,' which peaked at No. 6 on the Hot 100 in 1986. Its release helped solidify Cameo's impact on the funk genre and introduced their music to new audiences years after its original release. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Best of Cameo sound like?
A vibrant fusion of funk, soul, and electro that grooves through the dance floor with infectious energy. Rooted in funk and hip-hop.
What makes The Best of Cameo by Cameo notable?
The album features several Billboard chart hits including 'Word Up,' which peaked at No. 6 on the Hot 100 in 1986. Its release helped solidify Cameo's impact on the funk genre and introduced their music to new audiences years after its original release. By 1993, Cameo was transitioning into a legacy act following their rise in the late '70s and '80s. This compilation came after their commercial peak and highlighted their most popular tracks, serving as a retrospective of their influential sound during the funk and R&B boom.
Who is The Best of Cameo for?
The Best of Cameo works well if you're into dance floor grooves and energy, dynamic peaks and valleys and for upbeat gatherings.
How many songs are on The Best of Cameo?
The Best of Cameo has 14 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Word Up Standout 4:22
- 2 Single Life Standout 6:38
- 3 Candy Standout 5:42
- 4 Shake Your Pants 6:23
- 5 Rigor mortis 5:24
- 6 Attack Me With Your Love 4:33
- 7 Talkin’ Out the Side of Your Neck 4:08
- 8 Sparkle 4:54
- 9 Back and Forth 3:54
- 10 Flirt 4:09
- 11 She’s Strange (12″ rap version) 6:55
- 12 I Just Want to Be 5:21
- 13 Skin I’m In 6:28
- 14 It’s Over 4:16
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