THE EGYPTIAN LOVER - COMPUTER LOVE

Label: MR BONGO
Cat. no: MRB7185
Format: 7”
Barcode: 7119691269672
Release Date: 11th December 2020
Genre: Electro

Tracks: Computer Love (Sweet Dreams) / Computer Power – Jamie Jupitor

Official Mr Bongo 7" Hip Hop Reissue.

The genre, electro (or electro-funk), is sometimes perceived to have a separate identity to hip-hop; however, this electronic cousin was integral to the early development of the hip-hop sound.

Drawing on drum machines, such as the Roland TR-808, and influenced by funk, these two genres were intertwined and rode a parallel axis for a while, with rap, breakdance, and graffiti as pillars of the culture and community. The mechanical sound of electro would later go on to inspire a different set of producers and played its part in influencing contemporary electronic dance music.

For this 7” release we are taking things back to 1984 and 1985 with a split single from The Egyptian Lover and Jamie Jupitor.