Black Power (Song)

"Black Power" is the first song by Fernando Bonini under the alias Maio & Co.. It was released in 1990 on a 12-inch single by Time Records in Italy and later as a Mini-CD Single by Seven Seas in Japan on February 21, 1991. The song made its first album appearance on Aoyama King & Queen Maharaja Saloon Official ~Non Stop~ on March 5, 1991. The song was written by Roberto Arduini, Sergio Dall'Ora, Max Persona, Laurent Gelmetti, Antonio Puntillo, and produced by Giacomo Maiolini.

A remix of the song by I.S.D titled "Japanese Extended Version", was released on a 12-inch remix vinyl released by Time Records in Italy in 1990. On later releases featuring the remix version it would simply be titled as "I.S.D. Remix".

Lyrics
[Intro] Black Power Black Power Black Power Black Power Black Power

[Verse 1] It's a blast, when you want to go against the class And fight to reach a life that you want They want to forbid you It's a crime (it's a crime, it's a crime) Day by day, you became a perfect slave to blame Don't you think you gave your soul to the king? What kind of man are you now

[Pre-Chorus] Lovin' you forever, blowing up my feelings The light is coming closer I should be a liar Breaking all the rules Can't you see me? Yeah!

[Chorus] Black power! Black power! Fight, don't be afraid to take your freedom Black power! Black power! You've got to change the system to survive

[Verse 2] I can say, now it's time to take another way Come and try to see the devil in me The fire is burning Take a chance!

Track Listings and Formats

 * TRD 1159 - 12-inch single
 * 1) "Black Power" (Mix Version) - 5:40
 * 2) "Black Power" (Acapella) - 1:00
 * 3) "Black Power" (Radio Version) - 3:00
 * 4) "Black Power" (Instrumental Version) - 3:00
 * 5) "Black Power" (Last Edit) - 2:10


 * TRD 1159 BIS - 12-inch remix
 * 1) "Black Power" (Japanese Extended Version) - 4:54
 * 2) "Black Power" (Mix Version) - 5:40
 * 3) "Black Power" (Acapella) - 1:00
 * KIDP 33 - Mini-CD single
 * 1) "Black Power" (Japanese Extended Version) - 4:57
 * 2) "Black Power" (Mix Version) - 5:42
 * 3) "Black Power" (Instrumental Version) - 2:35
 * 4) "Black Power" (Radio Version) - 2:50

Credits and Personnel
Mixed and Recorded at Time Studio.
 * Fernando Bonini - vocals (Uncredited)
 * Max & Felix - arranger
 * Claire Newfield - arranger (Vocals)
 * Giacomo "Maio" Maiolini - producer
 * Laurent G. Newfield - recording, mixing
 * Antonio Puntillo - songwriting
 * Roberto Arduini - songwriting
 * Sergio Dall'Ora - songwriting (Uncredited)
 * Max Persona - songwriting (Uncredited)
 * Laurent Gelmetti - songwriting (Uncredited)
 * Aleph, Anna, Ivan, Staff Of Time Records - special thanks

Release History
Release dates for "Black Power"