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C'est Chic is the second studio album by the American R&B band Chic, released in 1978. Produced by the group's core duo, guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards, the record solidified the band's status in the mainstream disco movement. The album features "Le Freak," which became a massive commercial success and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart on multiple occasions. Additionally, the track "I Want Your Love" became a prominent hit for the band in the United Kingdom.
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Chic - C'est Chic ranks #1 of 210 in the Disco Album ranking, ahead of Chic - Risque.
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What are the biggest hit singles on Chic's C'est Chic album?
The album is best known for spawning the massive disco anthem "Le Freak," as well as the popular track "I Want Your Love." "Le Freak" became a cultural phenomenon, famously topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart multiple times in the late 1970s.
Who produced the C'est Chic album?
The album was entirely written, arranged, and produced by Chic's core creative duo, guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards. The pair's signature sound of funky basslines and rhythmic "chucking" guitar solidified the band's mainstream success.
When was C'est Chic released?
The album was released in 1978 under Atlantic Records. It arrived at the absolute peak of the disco movement, serving as the band's highly anticipated follow-up to their self-titled debut album.
Did C'est Chic win any major music awards or certifications?
While it did not win a Grammy, C'est Chic achieved massive commercial success and was certified Platinum by the RIAA. It also reached the number one position on the US R&B albums chart, cementing Chic's status in the disco scene.
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