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This special edition of Music Magazine, supervised by Takeshi Hayashi, is a 192-page essential guide to 80s Soul music, published on January 1, 2024. It explores the rise of Black Contemporary to the emergence of New Jack Swing through a carefully curated selection of 229 albums. The book highlights significant changes in Soul music during the 1980s, influenced by the introduction of new electronic instruments and a shift towards the pop market.
Key artists featured include Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston, Kashif, Luther Vandross, Janet Jackson, Glenn Jones, Anita Baker, Freddie Jackson, Zapp/Roger, The Time/Morris Day, Mtume, DeBarge, New Edition, LeVert, and Sade.
The album selection is divided into chapters like Black Contemporary, Quiet Storm, Funk/Boogie, New Jack Swing, and UK Soul, with detailed explanations of each sound trend. It's a must-have guide for revisiting 80s Soul, which continues to significantly impact the modern music scene.