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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dance floor grooves and energy
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • for upbeat gatherings
  • nostalgic vibes with modern flair

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer mellow, slow tempos
  • dislike danceable rhythmic tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Parliament· Earth, Wind & Fire· The Gap Band

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Word Up 4:22
  • 2 Single Life 6:38
  • 3 Candy 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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