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"Word up" was a colloquialism, popular in New York City and other US urban areas, that acted as an affirmation of what was said—a kind of a more-hip "you bet". Blackmon said of the song: It just sounded good, and it was before its time. You can play "Word Up" anyplace anywhere, and someone is going to be grooving and bobbing their head.
Word Up! is the 13th studio album by American funk group Cameo, released in 1986. [3] The album reached number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, number 8 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart, and was certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales of over 1 million copies.
The single "Word Up!" was released in 1986 and reached number 1 on the Billboard R&B chart, plus number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band's biggest single on the pop chart. The follow-up single " Candy " reached number 1 R&B and 21 pop, while their next release, " Back and Forth ", went to number 3 R&B and number 50 pop.
"Candy" is a song by American funk band Cameo, released as the second single from their 1986 album Word Up!. The song features a solo by saxophonist Michael Brecker. "Honey", a reworked version with different lyrics was included on their next album, Machismo.
Word Up or Word Up! may refer to: Word Up!, a 1986 album by Cameo "Word Up!" (song), its title song, which has also been covered by several artists; Word Up! Greatest Hits – Live, 2007 live album by Cameo; Word Up!, a teen magazine marketed to African Americans; Word Up (video game) (also known as Word Soup), a computer pub game popular in the UK
Word Up! Magazine was a popular teen entertainment magazine that debuted in August 1987. [1] It focused on hip-hop music and rap artists.. The magazine was name-checked by The Notorious B.I.G. in his 1994 hit song "Juicy": "It was all a dream; I used to read Word Up! magazine."
The release of The Calton Songs was accompanied by a series of intimate gigs and acoustic sessions, further showcasing the band's versatility and connection with their audience. The album was well received by fans and critics alike, appreciating the new renditions of beloved songs and the band's ability to reinterpret their own work. [32]
It features their most successful single; their cover of "Word Up!", done in the group's melodic hard rock style, provided a commercial boost to its parent album. [1] Their version earned the band the Best Cover trophy at the first international MTV Europe Music Awards. [6] The track was originally recorded by American funk group Cameo.