Polydor (UK) [POSPX 593] 1982 This was the second release by Man Parrish in Europe and also had a couple of variations. It was originally issued on Polydor in the UK and unofficially on Rams Horn in Europe. The first Rams Horn pressing in 1983 came in a picture sleeve and was incorrectly titled “Heartstroke” …
Sugarscoop Records (US) [SS-430] 1984 Another classic track from the production duo of Parrish & Rodriguez, this time featuring the vocal talents of John Carter aka MC Cool Johnski. Although not exactly an answer version, it was made with a response to Afrika Bambaataa’s “Looking For The Perfect Beat” and has one of the most …
Sugarscoop Records (US) [SS-433] 1985 Although this is by far the last track from Man Parrish it’s the last hip hop/electro track of the period covered. It features a vocoder intro then the vocal talents of the same two receptionists, Theresa and Tracey, that appeared on the Two Sisters releases and worked at Sugarscoop. Manny & …
Rams Horn Records (Netherlands) [RHR 3338] 1984 An unofficial European only release this time featuring the legendary Klaus Nomi, once again on Rams Horn Records including a Ben Liebrand remix of the title track. The track was incorrectly titled “Six Little Synthesizers” on the label and sleeve. For further info please check out Man Parrish’s …
Importe/12 Records (US) [MP-322] 1982 Not as popular but still a brilliant follow up to his classic debut, “Man Made” was a 3 track single but had the labels from the album. Many copies have writing on the labels indicating which tracks are actually on the single. Once again the labels state 1982 referring to …
Importe/12 records (US) [MP-321] 1982 After headlining Andy Warhol’s Studio 54 club and having a then unknown Madonna as his warm up act, legendary producer Manuel “Manny” Parrish finally released one of the all-time classic electro releases “Hip Hop Be Bop”, produced by himself and Raul Rodriguez (R.I.P.). He actually debuted before this with some …
Marcus Barone Member of: The Ring, Solo Alias: Barone Marcus Barone was a session keyboard studio musician in New York City from 1979 before relocating to Los Angeles in 1985. He was the founder and producer of disco group, The Ring, who had a hit with ‘Savage Lover’ which hit #1 pop charts in Mexico …
C.O.D. Members: Man Parrish, Raul Rodriguez Although pictured as a trio on some European sleeves, C.O.D. was actually the production duo of Man Parrish and Raul Rodriguez (R.I.P.)…again! (Two Sisters, Rama, etc). Tired of being ripped off by record labels they created C.O.D. (Cash On Delivery) with the idea to be paid once a track was …
The Beat Boys Members: Franky D, Mr. Slick Alias: MC Connection The simple story here is that the duo of Franky D (Frank Robinson) and Mr. Slick (Steven Randolph) submitted a rap over ‘Hip Hop Be Bop’ by Man Parrish and Sugarscoop liked it so much that they decided to release it. The group also …
