This 1984 album saw the group embracing the dance-pop sound that had become dominant in the mid-80s, featuring prominent synthesizers and a slick production style. It spawned the international hit "Cherish," a smooth ballad that became one of their signature songs.
- "Emergency" was released in 1984 on Mercury Records, charting at number 17 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the R&B Albums chart.
- The album's lead single, "Cherish," reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
- "Emergency" featured production by Kool & The Gang themselves, along with additional production by Jeffrey Walker and a mix by the renowned Bob Brockman.
Kool & The Gang are a funk and R&B band from Jersey City, New Jersey, best known for their string of chart-topping hits in the 1970s and 1980s. By 1984, the group had achieved significant international success and were transitioning into a more polished, dance-pop-oriented sound.
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