Newcleus
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Newcleus was an American electro and old school hip hop group that gained popularity in the early 1980s. The group is primarily known for its 12-inch single "Jam-On's Revenge" (re-released as "Jam on Revenge (The Wikki-Wikki Song)" (1983)) and "Jam on It" (1984).
Newcleus | |
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Origin | Brooklyn, New York City |
Genres | Electro, boogie, old school hip hop, rap, breakdance |
Years active | 1977–1990, 2007-2008, 2014-2019 |
Labels | Mayhew Sunnyview/Rhino/Jam-On Recordings |
Members | Yvette "Lady E" Cenac (née Cook) Ben "Cozmo D" Cenac Monique "Nique D" Crafton (née Angevin) |
Past members | Denise "Niecy D" Williams Bob "Chilly B" Crafton (deceased) |
The group was based in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.[1] Their appearance overlapped with the formative years of hip-hop DJing in the Bronx.[2]
The beat from their 1984-song "Automan" was adapted by euro-dance project "Snap!" for their 1992-release "Rhythm is a Dancer" which featured lyrics written and performed by American singer and songwriter Thea Austin as well as rap vocals by American rapper Turbo B and became a major international hit.[3]