Emergency Records gems
I have only one steadfast rule at record stores, and that is, if I see something on Emergency Records that I haven't heard before, I buy it. Their production team had 80s dancefloor bangers down to a science, and I'm not sure, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was the same two guys cranking out all the hits. If it's on Emergency, you can be sure you'll hear basically the same main hook every time, and a totally wild synthesizer solo about 3/4 of the way through the track. I've lovingly ripped these two tracks for your Freestyle listening pleasure. First up, YO' LITTLE BROTHER:
There are many 80s "message" dance songs encouraging the youth not to do drugs, have sex, bang underage chicks, etc, but this is one of my favorites. I especially like the baritone child-repo-man telling us to "go and get him from off the block."
mp3 Nolan Thomas - Yo' Little Brother
Jay Novelle's "If This Ain't Love" is similar to your typical overdramatic 80s dancefloor burner, but what sets this one apart is the GUITAR SOLO BLITZKRIEG that kicks things off. Don't worry, you STILL get that synth solo near the end, too.
mp3 Jay Novelle - If This Ain't Love
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