Artist: Rafael Cameron Title Of Album: Cameron Year Of Release: 1996 Label: Salsoul Records / SLL-CD-1023 Genre: Soul, Funk, Disco Total Time: 42:59 min Format: Mp3 / FLAC (tracks +.cue, log-file) Quality: CBR 320 kbps / Lossless Total Size: 112 mb / 317 mb (Covers) Renewing a partnership with Brass Construction's Randy Muller that was forged when the two played in the early-'70s group Panharmonics, Rafael Cameron released his solo debut on Salsoul in 1980. Backed by an uncredited Funk Deluxe (the instrumental alias of funk band Skyy, which was also produced by Muller), Cameron unleashed an exuberant, joyful fusion of funk underpinned by disco-inflected soul. Cameron brought a vivacity to the genre that had been missing in the onslaught of sub-disco bands that had glutted the marketplace. Both "Magic of You," which gave Cameron a Top 20 hit, and "Together" are lengthy dance grooves, divided into movements that break the pace but keep the flow. "Funkdown," meanwhile, is a throwback to classic funk that would have been as at home in the early '70s as it is here. It also lets both Cameron and Funk Deluxe really strut their stuff. But despite "Funkdown's brilliant edge, it was the heavily disco-fied "Let's Get It Off" that became a club hit, as much for its subtle raunch as for its effortless, spangly beats. But Cameron wasn't done yet, and proved he was as easy on the downbeat as the up, rounding the whole thing out with the marvelous, tender ballad "Feelin's," which landed him a third hit. The only problem with this outstanding LP is one of timing. Cameron slid this nugget into the Top 20 as the decade was ticking over. Too late for the dying disco movement and too early for the next wave of clubbers, it would have its flash, only to be forgotten in the long run. TRACKLIST: 01. Magic of You 02. Funkdown 03. Together 04. Let's Get It Off 05. Can't Live Without Ya 06. Feelin's 07. All That's Good to Me Arranged By, Piano, Percussion, Flute – R. Muller Artwork By [Cover Art & Design] – Jim O'Connell Backing Vocals – Bonny Dunning Bass – Gerald Lebon Congas – Carlos Rodreguez Drums – Tommy McConnell Engineer – Greg Vaughn Guitar [Lead] – Anibal Sierra Guitar [Rhythm] – Solomon Roberts Jr. Lead Vocals – Cameron Mixed By – John Bradley, R. Muller Producer – Randy Muller Remastered By – Tom Moulton Written-By – R. Muller DOWNLOAD LINKS: :: LOSSLESS :: | | :: CBR 320 kbps :: | |
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