Raw Like Sushi
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Raw Like Sushi is the debut album of rapper Neneh Cherry
, released May 2, 1989 on Virgin Records
.
An early version of "Buffalo Stance" appeared on the B-side of the Morgan McVey single "Looking Good Diving". The single was not successful; however the B-side was re-recorded with Tim Simenon
of Bomb the Bass
fame and "Buffalo Stance
" was born, becoming a worldwide hit reaching #3 in the UK, #3 in the Billboard Hot 100
and even reached #1 for two weeks in the Netherlands. The album also contained the #8 US (and #20 UK) hit "Kisses on the Wind
" and the #5 UK hit "Manchild" (did not chart in the US).
The lyrics on the album are sometimes autobiographical, talking about school years. They are also influenced by Neneh's motherhood. Others speak of women allegedly trying to steal a man from another woman. All players and programmers are credited in this album, however Cameron McVey
, Cherry's husband, appears as Booga Bear. Massive Attack
's Robert Del Naja
co-wrote "Manchild", and fellow member Andrew Vowles
aka DJ Mushroom performs on "Kisses on the Wind", "The Next Generation" and "So Here I Come". "My Bitch" is a vocal duet with Gilly G.
The cover and inner photos were shot by fashion photographer Jean-Baptiste Mondino
.
Neneh Cherry
Neneh Mariann Cherry is a Swedish singer-songwriter, rapper, and occasional DJ and broadcaster...
, released May 2, 1989 on Virgin Records
Virgin Records
Virgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
.
An early version of "Buffalo Stance" appeared on the B-side of the Morgan McVey single "Looking Good Diving". The single was not successful; however the B-side was re-recorded with Tim Simenon
Tim Simenon
Tim Simenon is a musician, composer, record producer, and label boss, most famous for his work as Bomb the Bass.-Debut:Tim Simenon's music career began aproper in the mid 1980s, DJing at London's Wag Club...
of Bomb the Bass
Bomb the Bass
Bomb the Bass is the umbrella title for the output of British musician and producer, Tim Simenon. The band, which has evolved its style over the years, has been classed as electronic or dance....
fame and "Buffalo Stance
Buffalo Stance
"Buffalo Stance" is a 1988 song that peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart recorded by Neneh Cherry from her album Raw Like Sushi, produced by Tim Simenon and Mark Saunders.-History:...
" was born, becoming a worldwide hit reaching #3 in the UK, #3 in the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
and even reached #1 for two weeks in the Netherlands. The album also contained the #8 US (and #20 UK) hit "Kisses on the Wind
Kisses on the Wind
"Kisses on the Wind" is the third single released from Swedish singer Neneh Cherry's debut album Raw Like Sushi. It reached the Top 20 in the UK, peaking at #20. It did even better on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at #8. Her previous single "Manchild" had not even charted in the US...
" and the #5 UK hit "Manchild" (did not chart in the US).
The lyrics on the album are sometimes autobiographical, talking about school years. They are also influenced by Neneh's motherhood. Others speak of women allegedly trying to steal a man from another woman. All players and programmers are credited in this album, however Cameron McVey
Cameron McVey
Cameron Andrew McVey is a British music producer, best known for his work with Neneh Cherry, Massive Attack, Portishead, All Saints, and Sugababes.-Family:...
, Cherry's husband, appears as Booga Bear. Massive Attack
Massive Attack
Massive Attack are an English DJ and trip hop duo from Bristol, England consisting of Robert "3D" Del Naja and Grant "Daddy G" Marshall. Working with co-producers, as well as various session musicians and guest vocalists, they make records and tour live. The duo are considered to be of the trip...
's Robert Del Naja
Robert Del Naja
Robert Del Naja , also known as 3D, is an English artist and musician. Initially gaining notoriety as a graffiti artist and member of the Bristol collective known as "The Wild Bunch", Del Naja went on to become a founding member of the band Massive Attack where he is active to this day.-Music:Del...
co-wrote "Manchild", and fellow member Andrew Vowles
Andrew Vowles
Andrew Lee Isaac Vowles , also known as Mushroom, is a founding member of British trip-hop collective Massive Attack.-Early years:Vowles grew up in Bath, attending Newbridge Junior School...
aka DJ Mushroom performs on "Kisses on the Wind", "The Next Generation" and "So Here I Come". "My Bitch" is a vocal duet with Gilly G.
The cover and inner photos were shot by fashion photographer Jean-Baptiste Mondino
Jean-Baptiste Mondino
Jean-Baptiste Mondino is a French fashion photographer and music video director. He has directed music videos for Madonna, David Bowie, Sting, Björk, Neneh Cherry and Les Rita Mitsouko...
.
Track listing
All tracks composed by Neneh Cherry and Booga Bear, except where indicated.| # | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Buffalo Stance Buffalo Stance "Buffalo Stance" is a 1988 song that peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart recorded by Neneh Cherry from her album Raw Like Sushi, produced by Tim Simenon and Mark Saunders.-History:... " (Jamie J. Morgan, Booga Bear, Neneh Cherry, Phillip Ramacon) |
5:42 |
| 2. | "Manchild" (Booga Bear, Neneh Cherry, Robert "3D" Del Naja Robert Del Naja Robert Del Naja , also known as 3D, is an English artist and musician. Initially gaining notoriety as a graffiti artist and member of the Bristol collective known as "The Wild Bunch", Del Naja went on to become a founding member of the band Massive Attack where he is active to this day.-Music:Del... ) |
3:51 |
| 3. | "Kisses on the Wind Kisses on the Wind "Kisses on the Wind" is the third single released from Swedish singer Neneh Cherry's debut album Raw Like Sushi. It reached the Top 20 in the UK, peaking at #20. It did even better on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at #8. Her previous single "Manchild" had not even charted in the US... " |
3:57 |
| 4. | "Inna City Mama" (Booga Bear, Neneh Cherry, Phil Chill) | 4:50 |
| 5. | "The Next Generation" | 5:04 |
| 6. | "Love Ghetto" | 4:27 |
| 7. | "Heart" | 5:08 |
| 8. | "Phoney Ladies" | 3:52 |
| 9. | "Outré Risqué Locomotive" (Booga Bear, Neneh Cherry, Will Malone) | 5:04 |
| 10. | "So Here I Come" (Booga Bear, Neneh Cherry, Phil Chill) | 4:02 |
| 11. | "My Bitch" (Bonus track) | 5:26 |
| 12. | "Heart (It's a Demo)" (Bonus track) | 4:52 |
| 13. | "Buffalo Stance (Sukka mix)" (Bonus track) | 5:20 |
| 14. | "Manchild (The Old School mix)" (Bonus track) | 5:30 |
| Note: Tracks 1 through 10 were on the original LP. Tracks 11 through 14 were only on the CD release in the United Kingdom United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... . |
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Personnel
Neneh Cherry - vocals, programming- Sandy McLelland - background vocals
- Chandra Armstead - background vocals
- Cameron "Booga Bear" McVey - background vocals, Executive Producer, mixing, beats
- Phil Chill - programming, beats, background vocals
- Claudia Fontaine - background vocals
- Nellee HooperNellee HooperNellee Hooper is a British producer/remixer/composer best known for his work with Björk, No Doubt/Gwen Stefani, Madonna, Sinéad O'Connor, Garbage, Andrea Corr, U2, Sneaker Pimps, Soul II Soul and Massive Attack...
- vibraphone - Jerod - guitar
- Alvin Moody - beats
- Nick Plytas - programming
- Jeff Scantlebury - conga
- John Sharpe - programming
- Tim SimenonTim SimenonTim Simenon is a musician, composer, record producer, and label boss, most famous for his work as Bomb the Bass.-Debut:Tim Simenon's music career began aproper in the mid 1980s, DJing at London's Wag Club...
- beats - Dynamik Duo - beats
- Mark SaundersMark SaundersMark Saunders, is a British record producer who has worked on a number of albums. He relocated to New York City in 1996 and currently works from his facility in Manhattan - Beat360 Studios....
- multi-instruments, beats - Will Malone - conductor, programming, string arrangements
- Gordon Dukes - background vocals
- Jean Baptiste Mondino - photography
- MushroomAndrew VowlesAndrew Lee Isaac Vowles , also known as Mushroom, is a founding member of British trip-hop collective Massive Attack.-Early years:Vowles grew up in Bath, attending Newbridge Junior School...
- programming
Chart performance
| Chart | Date | Peak position | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Canadian Recording Industry Association Music Canada is a Toronto-based, non-profit trade organization that was founded 9 April 1963 to represent the interests of companies that record, artists, manufacture, production, promotion and distribution of music in Canada... |
August 22, 1989 | Gold | |
| United States Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
September 16, 1989 | 40 | |
| The Netherlands | June 1989 | 4 | Gold |
| United Kingdom | June 1989 | 2 | |
| Germany | June 1989 | 10 | |
| Austria | September 15, 1989 | 7 | |
| Switzerland | September 9, 1989 | 6 | Gold |
| Sweden | June 1989 | 3 |
External links
- Album online on Radio3Net a radio channel of Romanian Radio Broadcasting CompanyRomanian Radio Broadcasting CompanyThe Romanian Radio Broadcasting Company , informally referred to as Radio Romania , is the public radio broadcaster in Romania. It operates four national radio channels, and, under the Radio România Regional umbrella, eleven regional radio stations. The four national radio channels are: Radio...