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Real Men… Wear Black
R&B / Soul · 1990 · 9 tracks

Real Men… Wear Black

Aggressive synth-funk meets the swing of the early 90s. A masterclass in nasal vocal swagger, heavy gated drums, and urban late-night confidence.

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A high-gloss, percussive swagger that balances aggressive rhythm with late-night urban cool.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks
01
Close Quarters
6:12
02
I Want It Now
4:33
03
Me
4:32
04
Attitude
3:45
05
Get Paid
4:58
06
Am I Bad Enough
5:25
07
Time, Fire & Space
3:41
08
Nan-Yea
4:36
09
Just a Broken Heart
4:35
Moments Worth Listening For
The aggressive, snapping drum machine entry on 'Close Quarters' that sets the album's industrial-funk tone.
Larry Blackmon's signature nasal 'Ow' punctuating the transition into the chorus of 'I Want It Now'.
The syncopated, rubbery bassline on 'Attitude' that perfectly mirrors the song's lyrical swagger.

How does Real Men… Wear Black sound next to the rest of Cameo's catalogue?

Drum Machine+0.7σ

The production is pushed a touch harder into drum machine than this artist usually allows.

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