Classic Neon Sounds

Sometimes we need to stop, take a look back and kick it old school, that's why this time we are going to talk about old stuff that has influenced lots of the artists that we are listening to right now. And since we've been hearing a lot of this stuff lately, we've put together a three piece selection that will blow your minds and maybe you'll relate two of them to some recent tracks.

First, "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell and believe it or not he chose that name because he thought it "rocked well", but apparently not because this was his only hit single released in 1984 with the collaboration of Michael Jackson on the chorus. Although Rockwell didn't have another hit, this one will stay in our minds for a long time; if you have heard Xinobi's "Car Chase" you'll see the influence.

Rockwell ft. Michael Jackson - Somebody's Watching Me (Mediafire File)

Cybotron was a Detroit based electro band formed by Juan Atkins and Rick Davis, and influenced by artists like Kraftwerk, in 1983 they released their first LP called "Enter" on Fantasy Records which was the one that gave them name on the early 80's electro scene. After a while Atkins decided to separate and although Davis kept the Cybotron project going, it never sounded just right and there was not much to enjoy of later albums. The song that I'm going to give you is "Clear", probably my favorite of the album, maybe you've heard this song sampled in Missy Elliot's Lose Control.

Cybotron - Clear (Mediafire File)

"Disco Nights", just with hearing that title you'll know what to expect of this amazing track by Bronx's own G.Q. which were an R&B/Disco band formed in the late 70's. They had some great tracks until 1981 when they eventually separated. This one was released in 1979 from their first album called "Disco Nights", and if you have heard 33Hz you'll hear some of the influence. We still can't get it off our headphones!

G.Q. - Disco Nights (Mediafire File)

Enjoy!

3YO