Newcleus - Destination Earth
Review by Nueva Humanidad
Destination Earth is a classic album by the electro-funk group Newcleus. Released in 1985, this album showcases the group's unique blend of funk, electro, and hip-hop. With its futuristic themes and catchy hooks, Destination Earth is a must-listen for fans of the genre.
The album's opening track, "Destination Earth (1999)", sets the tone for the rest of the record with its spacey synths and funky bassline. Other standout tracks include "Automan", a funky ode to the titular robotic character, and "I'm Not a Robot", a playful track that features vocoder vocals and a catchy chorus.
Throughout the album, Newcleus showcases their talent for crafting infectious grooves and memorable melodies. The production is top-notch, with crisp beats and lush synth textures that transport the listener to a futuristic world.
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Download
Filename: newcleus-destination-earth.zip- MP3 size: 3.3 mb
- FLAC size: 33.4 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Destination Earth | 5:08 |
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Catalog Numbers
SUN 3018Labels
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Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- 45 RPM
- Promo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Marketed By | Sunnyview Records, Inc. |
| Distributed By | Sunnyview Records, Inc. |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Sunnyview Records, Inc. |
| Published By | Wicked Stepmother Music Publ. Corp. |
| Mastered At | Frankford/Wayne Recording Labs |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Producer | Frank Fair, Joe Webb |
| Written-By | M.B. Cenac, Robert Crafton III |
Notes
- This 7" Promo Copy was produced in 1984 by Sunnyview Records, Inc.
- You'll find the original 5:08 Minute Version of "Destination Earth" on both sides.
- All other Releases are from 1985.
- Wicked Stepmother Music Publ. Corp./Wedot Music Co. (ASCAP)
- Marketed and Distributed by Sunnyview Records, Inc., 1790 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10019
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout: SUN 3018 A x --- F/W Ó
- Matrix / Runout: p SUN 3010 A --- F/W Ó
About Newcleus
Although they recorded only two albums, Newcleus contributed one true electro classic in "Jam on Revenge (The Wikki-Wikki Song)," which has been immortalized on hundreds of hip-hop mixtapes and often included in even techno DJs' sets. The origins of Newcleus lay in a 1977 Brooklyn DJ collective known as Jam-On Productions, including Ben "Cozmo D" Cenac, his cousin Monique Angevin, and her brother Pete (all teenagers and still in high school). Many members - MCs as well as DJs - came and went as the group played block parties all over the borough, and by 1979, the group centered around Cenac, his future wife Yvette "Lady E" Cook, Monique Angevin, and her future husband, Bob "Chilly B" Crafton. (The foursome named their group Newcleus as a result of the coming together of their families). By this time, Cenac had begun to accumulate a collection of electronic recording equipment, and the quartet recorded a demo tape of material. With several minutes left at the end of the tape, Newcleus recorded a favorite from their block parties, with each member's vocals sped up to resemble the Chipmunks. The track, "Jam-On's Revenge" impressed producer Joe Webb more than the other Newcleus material, and it became the group's first single, released in 1983 on Mayhew Records. A huge street success, the track became known unofficially as "the Wikki-Wikki song" (after the refrain); when it was re-released later that year on Sunnyview Records, it had become "Jam on Revenge (The Wikki-Wikki Song)". The single hit Top 40 on the R&B charts in 1983, and its follow-up, "Jam on It," did well on even the pop charts. "Computer Age (Push the Button)" was a more mature single, with accomplished rapping and better synthesizer effects, and it also hit the R&B Top 40. The first Newcleus LP, Jam on Revenge, was a bit of a disappointment, and their second album, Space Is the Place, did even more poorly upon release in 1984. Without a single as noteworthy as "Jam on Revenge" or "Computer Age
Name Vars
- New Cleus
- Nucleus
Aliases
- The Move
Members
- Ben Cenac
- Bob Crafton
- Tracy Greene
- Monique Crafton
- Lady E
