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Real People is the fourth studio album by the American R&B band Chic, released in 1980 on Atlantic Records. The record was written and produced by the group's founders, guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards. It maintained their signature funk-based production style during a period when the commercial popularity of disco music in the United States was declining. The album includes tracks like "Rebels Are We" and is intended for fans of dance, funk, and early 1980s pop music.
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When was Chic's Real People album released?
Chic's Real People was released in 1980 on Atlantic Records, arriving in the immediate aftermath of the disco backlash that followed events like the July 1979 Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park in Chicago. The album followed the group's massively successful 1979 release Risqué, which included the hit 'Good Times.'
What singles came from Real People by Chic?
The album's title track 'Real People' and 'Rebels Are We' were the primary singles released from the record. Neither matched the crossover chart success of earlier Chic hits like 'Le Freak' or 'Good Times,' reflecting the shifting musical climate as radio and club audiences moved away from disco.
Who produced Real People by Chic?
Real People was produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, the duo who founded Chic and wrote and produced the group's entire catalog. Rodgers and Edwards were also in demand as producers for other artists around this period, including Diana Ross and David Bowie.
Why did Real People underperform compared to earlier Chic albums?
Real People sold less than Chic's late-1970s blockbusters partly because it arrived during the widespread American disco backlash of 1980, when radio stations and record labels were retreating from the genre. Despite strong material, the cultural moment worked against Chic's style of polished dance-funk.
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