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Doug E. Fresh

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Born in Barbados, Doug E. Fresh became known as the first human beatbox in rap and a major 1980s star. Alongside his Get Fresh Crew, he released the hip-hop classic The Show/La Di Da Di and his debut album Oh, My God!. He is celebrated for his precise vocal imitations of drum machines.

Midnight Star

Formed at Kentucky State University in 1976, technofunk/R&B group Midnight Star broke through with double-platinum No Parking on the Dance Floor (1983) and hits like Freak-A-Zoid, Operator, Midas Touch and Don’t Rock the Boat.

The Original Lakeside

The Original Lakeside is an American funk band from Dayton, Ohio, formed in 1969. They are widely recognized for their 1980 number-one R&B hit Fantastic Voyage, infectious grooves, and distinctively themed album covers and live costumes.

Club Nouveau

Club Nouveau, formed in 1986 in Sacramento by Jay King, hit fame with tracks like "Lean on Me" & "Why You Treat Me So Bad." Known for disco-funk style, they topped charts but disbanded after lineup changes.

Cameo

NYC funk band led by Larry Blackmon (ex-Juilliard). Formed in 1974 as the New York City Players, renamed Cameo. Scored major R&B hits incl. “I Just Want to Be,” “She’s Strange,” “Word Up,” and “Candy.” Moved to Atlanta in 1982.