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E-Rotic – “Willy Use A Billy… Boy”
Sexy and catchy euro pop from Germany.As an interpretation of Hi-NRG from the 90’s, it’s a highly addictive track that you’ll want to hum.
Tracklist
A. Willy Use A Billy... Boy (Extended Version)
B. Willy Use A Billy... Boy (Safe The Sex Re-Max)
Youtube
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Norma Sheffield – “Look Me In The Eyes”
A piece that highlights the beautiful singing of the Italo/Hi-NRG project.Pay attention to the lyrical and sad chord progression.
Tracklist
A1. Look Me In The Eyes (Club Mix)
A2. Look Me In The Eyes (No Rhythm Mix)
B1. Look Me In The Eyes (FM Version)
B2. Look Me In The Eyes (Instrumental)
Youtube
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Pleasure & Pain – Higher
A project (1990-1992) by FRED VENTURA, a famous Italo producer who has been active since the 1980s.
Tracklist
A1. Higher (Club Mix)
A2. Higher (Bonus Beat)
B1. Higher (The Midnight Sun Edit)
B2. Higher (Instrumental)
Youtube
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Max Coo & Steve Coo – “Boogie Dancer”
Vocals by Ken Laszlo add spice.A good number that makes you feel Italo’s orthodox and groovy charm.
Tracklist
A1. Boogie Dancer (Woogie Version)
A2. Boogie Dancer (D.D.J. Version)
B1. Boogie Dancer (Rome Mix)
B2. Boogie Dancer (Milan Mix)
B3. Boogie Dancer (Verona Beat)
Youtube
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Dave Hammond – “Africa”
A style of Italo disco developed in Europe that leans towards Eurobeat.When you want to warm up the space with danceables.
Tracklist
A1. Africa (Extended Mix)
A2. Africa (Acappella)
B1. Africa (Radio Edit)
B2. Africa (Instrumental)
B3. Africa (Dub Mix)
Youtube
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Pseudonym – “You Have The Right To Remain Silent”
An important work involving Hi-NRG’s evangelist Ian Levine.A record that feels like a recording of the atmosphere of the club scene at the time.
Tracklist
A. You Have The Right To Remain Silent
B. You Have The Right To Remain Silent (Loadsadubvipermix)
Youtube
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