description Word Up! Overview
Word Up! is a 1986 studio album by the American funk band Cameo. It combines the group's established funk approach with synthesizers, electronic percussion, and pop-oriented arrangements characteristic of mid-1980s production. The album contains the title track and "Candy," both widely recognized Cameo singles, and is suited to listeners interested in the point where funk, dance-pop, and electronic R&B converged during the decade.
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Which hits came from Cameo's Word Up! album?
The album produced the title track "Word Up!" and "Candy," two of Cameo's most enduring singles. Both showcase Larry Blackmon's lead vocals over synthesizer-heavy 1980s funk arrangements.
Who sings Word Up!?
Larry Blackmon, Cameo's bandleader and frontman, sings the song. He also became closely associated with its music video through his distinctive red codpiece and highly theatrical performance style.
Did another rock band cover Word Up!?
Yes, Korn released a cover of "Word Up!" in 2004, recasting the song with heavier guitars. The original Cameo recording appeared in 1986 and retains a leaner electronic-funk arrangement.
What does word up mean in Cameo's song?
The phrase is used as an affirmation, roughly meaning that something is true or should be heard. The lyric calls people onto the dance floor while mocking empty posturing and fashionable poses.
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