Album: Word Up! by Cameo (1986)
Genre: Soul | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Energetic
Format: Album

Description: Word Up! is an album by the funk/R&B group Cameo released in 1986. The record made Cameo one of the most successful bands of that decade.


Artist Background: Cameo is an American soul-influenced funk group that formed in the early 1970s. Cameo was initially a 13-member group known as the New York City Players; this name was later changed to Cameo to avoid a lawsuit from Ohio Players, another group from that era. Cameo started with a deep, funk sound, but it was obvious from the start their sights were set on the dance floor. Their first album was Cardiac Arrest. The first hit single "Rigor Mortis" was the start of Cameo's hit-studded career; it we... Part of the New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Funk movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Part of the New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Funk movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Soul, Rock/Pop, Energetic, 1980s, Album

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Word Up! is an album by the funk/R&B group Cameo released in 1986. The record made Cameo one of the most successful bands of that decade.


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