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Jun 17, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: June 17, 1985 - Cameo Releases Single Life.

On this day June 17, 1985, funk group Cameo released their eleventh studio album Single Life. Known for their slick grooves and bold stage presence, Cameo continued to evolve their sound with this release, blending traditional funk with a more modern 80s production style.

The album reached number 62 on the Billboard 200 and climbed to number 2 on the R and B chart. It included early signs of the band’s shift toward the electronic sound that would define their biggest hits. While Single Life...

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