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Marzio Dance – “Rap-O-Hush”

As far as I’m concerned, this is a novelty record, but it was also a minor Italo Disco hit back in 1983. Essentially, it’s a disco version of Deep Purple‘s “Hush” but with raps done by a 30-something white guy. It makes for an interesting listen.
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The Many Lead Singers of Black Sabbath On Their Respective Album Covers

December 19, 2022 No Comments

Everyone knows Ozzy Osbourne was Black Sabbath’s original (and final) singer. Many know about the legendary Ronnie James Dio as their “other singer”, but often

International Music System – “Bubble Rap”

April 13, 2012 No Comments

IMS (Vol 2) Remastered 2018 by International Music System Album: IMS, Vol. 1 (IMS – 1983)Genre(s): electro, Italo disco, hip hopRecommended if you like: Kraftwerk, Sugarhill

Absolute Body Control – “The Man I Wanna Be”

December 12, 2011 1 Comment

Figures – 1983 by Absolute Body Control Another great one from Absolute Body Control. This catchy synth track is from their hard-to-find 1983 cassette Figures.

G.A.N.G. – “Incantations”

December 6, 2011 No Comments

Incantations [BST-X056] by G.A.N.G.(GANG) An early 80’s Italo disco “cover” of Mike Oldfield‘s “Foreign Affair.” Much more upbeat and a bit more dance-able. I’ve already

Radar – “China Darling”

July 26, 2011 1 Comment

Obscure Italo-disco style track from 1983 courtesy of Canada’s Radar. Unfortunately, I don’t have any additional info about them. If you know anything about them,

Concorde – “Prophet of Life”

July 12, 2011 No Comments

Classic Italo disco track from Concorde. Released in 1982 by Il Discotto Productions.