• 8 years ago
STARS OF 90s DANCE POP is the 4th book in the dance music series by James Arena. The 1990s produced some of the greatest artists and hits in dance music history and were among the genre's most successful years in terms of energy, sales and global popularity. In this retrospective, 29 singers, songwriters, producers, DJs and industry professionals who enjoyed international stardom on the club circuit and on the airwaves of pop radio candidly discuss their careers. Interviewed artists include Richard and Fred Fairbrass of Right Said Fred ("I'm Too Sexy"), Nicki French ("Total Eclipse of the Heart"), Haddaway ("What Is Love"), Lane McCray of La Bouche ("Be My Lover"), DJ Tony Moran (remix of Michael Jackson's "HIStory"), Robin S ("Show Me Love"), Frank Peterson, formerly of Enigma ("Sadeness, Part I"), CeCe Peniston ("Finally"), Dr. Alban ("It's My Life"), Thea Austin, formerly of Snap! ("Rhythm Is A Dancer"), Kristine W ("One More Try"), Rozalla ("Everybody's Free"), Sybil ("The Love I Lost"), Stonebridge (remix of Shaggy's "Boombastic"), Angie Brown, formerly of Bizarre Inc ("I'm Gonna Get You"), Martha Wash, former vocalist with C+C Music Factory ("Gonna Make You Sweat") and others. Plus commentary by former Billboard dance music editor Larry Flick, The Berman Brothers (Real McCoy's "Another Night") and acclaimed DJ Susan Morabito. Softbound and e-Book available through Amazon and wherever you buy books online.

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