description Hotter than July Overview
Hotter than July is a 1980 studio album by American singer, songwriter, and musician Stevie Wonder, combining soul, funk, reggae, and pop. It includes "Master Blaster (Jammin')," "All I Do," and "Happy Birthday," which Wonder used to support the campaign for a United States federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. The record addresses romantic, social, and political subjects through layered vocals and synthesizer-centered arrangements.
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Hotter than July ranks #86 of 204 in the Funk Album ranking, behind There It Is, ahead of Osmium.
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Which Stevie Wonder hits are on Hotter than July?
The 1980 album includes "Master Blaster (Jammin')," "All I Do," "Lately," and "Happy Birthday." Its track list moves between reggae-influenced celebration, romantic ballads, and synthesizer-driven funk.
Who was "Master Blaster (Jammin')" written for?
The song is Stevie Wonder's tribute to Bob Marley and uses a pronounced reggae groove. It was released while Marley was still alive and became one of Hotter than July's major singles.
How did "Happy Birthday" relate to Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Wonder used "Happy Birthday" to support the campaign for a United States federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. President Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983.
Did Hotter than July come before or after Songs in the Key of Life?
It came afterward. Songs in the Key of Life was released in 1976, followed by Stevie Wonder's Journey Through "The Secret Life of Plants" in 1979 and Hotter than July in 1980.
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