Newcleus subsequently released the singles “Jam On It” and “Computer Age (Push the Button)”, both of which landed within the R&B Charts’ Top 40. The record was released by Sunnyview Records in 1984, to disappointing reviews, despite now being regarded as a classic.

Propelling the band to national R&B and hip-hop consciousness the single was taken from their debut album of the same name, which charted at No. The track ultimately became the band’s debut single on Mayhew Records and entered the U.S. Having initially recorded the single “Jam-On Revenge”, which became a block party staple, Newcleus failed to enjoy significant success until the track was heard by producer Joe Webb. The name Newcleus was inspired by the coming together of families as Cosmo D would later marry Lady E, and Monique, Chilly B.

Jam-On Productions’ popularity rose to that of local legends by this point and by 1979 the lineup was cemented as Cosmo D, Yvette “Lady E” Cook, Monique “Nique D” Angevin, and Bob “Chilly B” Crafton. Initially formed as the group Jam-On Productions in 1977, teenager Ben “Cosmo D” Cenac and cousins Monique and Pierre Angevin, began performing at house and block parties in Brooklyn.

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