Sexy Sweet Thing

Released in 2000, Sexy Sweet Thing stands as Cameo's final full-length studio album to date. Arriving after a six-year hiatus following 1994's 'In the Face of Funk', the album represents a concerted effort by Larry Blackmon and the remaining core members to modernize their sound for the Y2K R&B landscape. The production shifts away from the gritty, analog-heavy textures of their 80s classics toward a cleaner, more digital aesthetic characterized by sharp drum programming and polished synthesizer pads. Despite these modern concessions, the album retains the group's signature syncopation and Blackmon's idiosyncratic vocal delivery. It peaked at No. 64 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, serving as a final chart-entry milestone for the group. The tracklist is notable for its mix of uptempo funk exercises like the title track and more traditional R&B ballads, showcasing a versatility that helped the group survive multiple genre shifts over three decades.