Prince could often be quite dirty minded, but “Raspberry Beret” is not too provocative by his standards. It tells the tale of a shop worker…
Tag: 80s
16/05/2019: “Stress” by Ini Kamoze
Ini Kamoze is a real fixture in the Jamaican dancehall scene, and was one of the most capable practitioners of the singjay style, with hits…
10/05/2019: “Backstrokin'” by The Fatback Band
The Fatback Band are masters of locking into a groove and just rolling with it. Their songs flow effortlessly; like a torrent of funk, their…
05/05/2019: “Eminence Front” by The Who
The Who are often associated with the 60s and 70s, but they did get to the early 1980s despite the death of legendary drummer Keith…
15/04/2019: “Only Woman D.J. With Degree” by Sister Nancy
Sister Nancy was the first big female Dancehall star. She had to overcome the conservative restrictions of Jamaican society in the 70s and 80s, and…
04/04/2019: “The Final Countdown” by Europe
This must surely be one of the most iconic songs of the 80s, if not the most iconic. Many people will only know that stadium…
02/04/2019: “Voodoo Ray” by A Guy Called Gerald
An interesting fact about this song: the sample used was originally “voodoo rage”, but the sampler used was quite old and didn’t have enough memory…
29/03/2019: “Harvest Time” by Don Carlos
Don Carlos was part of Black Uhuru, and was even part of the re-union in the 90s. This is a deeply religious song, containing Biblical…
28/03/2019: “Don’t Go Lose It Baby (Stretch Mix)” by Hugh Masekela
Hugh Musekela was a true virtuoso. He is often called the father of South African Jazz, with a career spanning from the 50s all the…
17/03/2019: “Bella Donna” by Doe Maar
Doe Maar are a Dutch pop band, who draw their musical influences from Ska and Punk. They were actually one of the most successful Dutch…