Post by Aquilla on Dec 29, 2023 14:47:04 GMT -5
Been a long a** time but I wanted to do another HHA for old times sake. This artist has been on mind for years to the point I had to show him some love.
Funkster hailing from Buffalo, NY, the man originally 1/2 of a duo known as Bob & Gene. After that came to an end, he eventually crossed paths with another Buffalo native, Rick James. Soon after that Nunn became apart of his band most notably working on Rick James' "You and I" and a most of the tracks on ' Come Get It! and Bustin' Out of L Seven albums. The success led to Motown releasing his only 2 albums on the label: Second To Nunn(1982) and Private Party(1983). His first album contained the 1982 US R&B Hit: She's Just A Groupie. A song that has been sampled by West Coast Hip Hop artists over the years.
Now about the man himself. I dub this guy the "King Of The Synth". His usage of the synthesizer is unlike anyone I've seen in the slick, sophisticated era of R&B(1981-1987). It's pristine yet intricate. It's ear candy yet multilayered. Even if he's done Funkadelic influenced Synth work(She's Just A Groupie, Get It While You Can, etc.), he can indeed make some outright Pop music(Sexy Sassy, Hanging Out At The Mall). It's interesting how so early in the 80s, that his brand of music would become the sound of stereotypical 80s Mall Pop music you would hear later in the decade. His slow jams such as Party's Over and Because Of You demonstrate his versatility with the synthesizer. They weren't abused constantly but the usage is kept to a minimum and only used in specific moments proving that his musicality rivals his mentor Rick James. Difference is that Nunn's music is synth heavy and zappier rather than James' earthy and magical soundscape. The Motown styled melodies are strategically used throughout his catalog boasting his fresh and funky image.
So, Hip Hop heads should he be much more appreciated and respected for his production techniques. Do you think it might've had an impact on West Coast Hip Hop? Let me know
Funkster hailing from Buffalo, NY, the man originally 1/2 of a duo known as Bob & Gene. After that came to an end, he eventually crossed paths with another Buffalo native, Rick James. Soon after that Nunn became apart of his band most notably working on Rick James' "You and I" and a most of the tracks on ' Come Get It! and Bustin' Out of L Seven albums. The success led to Motown releasing his only 2 albums on the label: Second To Nunn(1982) and Private Party(1983). His first album contained the 1982 US R&B Hit: She's Just A Groupie. A song that has been sampled by West Coast Hip Hop artists over the years.
Now about the man himself. I dub this guy the "King Of The Synth". His usage of the synthesizer is unlike anyone I've seen in the slick, sophisticated era of R&B(1981-1987). It's pristine yet intricate. It's ear candy yet multilayered. Even if he's done Funkadelic influenced Synth work(She's Just A Groupie, Get It While You Can, etc.), he can indeed make some outright Pop music(Sexy Sassy, Hanging Out At The Mall). It's interesting how so early in the 80s, that his brand of music would become the sound of stereotypical 80s Mall Pop music you would hear later in the decade. His slow jams such as Party's Over and Because Of You demonstrate his versatility with the synthesizer. They weren't abused constantly but the usage is kept to a minimum and only used in specific moments proving that his musicality rivals his mentor Rick James. Difference is that Nunn's music is synth heavy and zappier rather than James' earthy and magical soundscape. The Motown styled melodies are strategically used throughout his catalog boasting his fresh and funky image.
So, Hip Hop heads should he be much more appreciated and respected for his production techniques. Do you think it might've had an impact on West Coast Hip Hop? Let me know