: By merging Latin rhythms with hip-hop and electro beats, producers Chris Barbosa and Mark Liggett "unwittingly" created the world's first freestyle song.
The song's cultural footprint is massive, having been ranked by Rolling Stone as one of the "200 Greatest Dance Songs of All Time". It successfully bridged the gap between club culture and mainstream pop, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1984. shannon_let_the_music_play_official_music_video
: The track was groundbreaking for its use of the Roland TR-808 and TB-303, creating a distinctively "icy" but soulful electronic sound. : By merging Latin rhythms with hip-hop and
: As the song builds, male and female dancers in dress shirts and bow ties join her for a synchronized routine. The choreography emphasizes the rhythmic "electro-funk" beat of the track. : The track was groundbreaking for its use