Champaign How Bout Us
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Have you ever heard of Champaign How Bout Us? Champaign How Bout Us is an anthemic R&B song released in 1981 by the American R&B group Champaign.
The track serves as the fourth and final single from their self-titled debut album (1980). It was produced, written and arranged by the Grammy Award- winning songwriters/producers Skip Scarborough and Big Jim Wright, with lyrics courtesy of Carol Jones.
The song has since become a favourite in discos, clubs and radio airplay, for its infectious and uplifting lyrics of unity and celebration, which was relevant for the time of despair. Among its popularity, this song also helped to shape the group’s reputation as one of the pioneers in urban contemporary music of the early 1980s.
The track was constructed upon an upbeat funk groove and incorporates an array of soulful and harmonized vocals. From its infectious rhythm to the deliciously warm harmonies, the song continues to stand the test of time and has been sampled multiple times over the past decades.
The ’80s classic has been sampled by various hip-hop and R&B acts,including Mariah Carey on "Shake It Off," ToneLōc’s "On Fire," Lil Wayne’s "No Worries," and more recently, Big Sean’s single "Moves."
Lyrically, the song expresses a message of hope layered over catchy melodies that linger in your ear long after the song fades away. The song is a call to action, using upbeat sounds and soulful choruses to encourage others to get up and join in.
So, if you haven’t heard it, go check out Champaign How Bout Us – a reflection of the any respect, determination, unity and ambition that still reverberates today.