U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under the Hot 100 Peak Position No. 101
Backstory: This Panamanian singer and musician first became somewhat popular during the mid 80's when he released his self titled debut album, including this single. The video above is one of the ONLY uploads of this tune even up on YouTube! It would be his only single to chart. Nowadays, Thompson is with his jazz-funk fusion and soft jazz and experimental rock band Chocolate Genius, Inc. and works and produces music for his daughter, Tessa, who is also a really famous actress. Recently she appeared in a Men in Black sequel and Beck's music video for one of his most recent hits off of his new Hyperspace album, "Uneventful Days", paying homage to his famous, "Devil's Haircut" video from his 1996 Odelay album. That video was directed by the brilliant Mark Romanek, who also directed videos for Mick Jagger, Lenny Kravitz, Eels, and even Michael and Janet Jackson.
Chocolate Genius Inc.'s 1998 song, "Life", off of their Black Music album, was even featured in an episode of the critically acclaimed TV series, Breaking Bad.
The review: This is a really great, fun, and upbeat R&B tune with a nice funky beat and sound. Can't believe it Bubbled Under. Should've been a Top 40 hit. Thompson has a good voice as well, and the horns and synths in this tune are really nice as well. The
Final rating: 10/10
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