"Music Is the Key" is the debut single by J.M. Silk, and the first release issued on D.J. International Records in 1985.
"Music Is the Key" | ||||
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Single by J.M. Silk | ||||
from the album The House Sound of Chicago | ||||
B-side | "Remix" | |||
Released | July 1985 | |||
Recorded | 1985 | |||
Genre | Chicago house | |||
Length | 5:45 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Steve Hurley | |||
Producer(s) |
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Steve "Silk" Hurley singles chronology | ||||
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Alternative cover | ||||
The song was written by Steve "Silk" Hurley and successfully entered the US Dance chart, where it climbed to number 9,[1] while scoring at number 18 for U.S. Maxi-Singles Sale.[2]
Credits and personnel edit
- Keith Nunnally – lead vocal
- Steve Hurley – writer
- J.M. Silk – producer, mix
- Farley "Jack Master" Funk – mix
- Rocky Jones – producer
Official versions edit
- "Music Is The Key (House Key)" – 9:15
- "Music Is The Key (Basement Key)" – 5:45
- "Music Is The Key (Radio Version)" – 5:50
- "Music Is The Key (Percussapella Key)" – 7:35
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 9 |
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 18 |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ 'J.M. Silk, US peak chart positions' Retrieved 2 December 2010
- ^ 'J.M. Silk, US peak chart positions' Retrieved 2 December 2010
External links edit
- Steve "Silk" Hurley on AllMusic
- J.M. Silk on AllMusic