Cashmere was an American R&B and boogie group formed in 1982, primarily associated with the production talents of Bryan Loren. Their sound is a quintessential example of the post-disco 'boogie' era, characterized by the use of the Roland TR-808 drum machine alongside live slap bass and melodic synthesizers.
The group achieved significant success on the R&B charts with singles like 'Can I' and 'Do It Anyway You Wanna', which showcased their ability to blend sophisticated soul harmonies with club-ready rhythms. Their career arc was brief but impactful, releasing two primary studio albums: 'Let the Music Turn You On' (1983) and 'Cashmere' (1985). Critically, they are viewed as a bridge between the funk-heavy 70s and the digital R&B of the late 80s. Their influence persists in modern 'modern funk' and 'nu-disco' circles, where their clean production and rhythmic precision are frequently cited as a blueprint for the genre.
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