- Not to be confused with Black Power (Alias).
"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".
The song was conceived after a demo of Wild Reputation had leaked to the public somehow, with Laurent Gelmetti making an arrangement using similar instruments. Luigi Raimondi was also involved, going uncredited for unknown reasons. Black Power eventually was released before Wild Reputation, despite being the newer song.
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!
Featured on[]
| Year | Version | Album | Track No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Black Power | Aoyama King & Queen Maharaja Saloon Official -Non Stop- | Track 18 |
| Black Power (Japanese Extended Version) | Beat Express Vol.3 | Track 2 | |
| Black Power | Super Disco 62 | Side A, Track 4 | |
| Eurobeat Trax 1 | Track 5 | ||
| 1994 | Super Eurobeat Vol. 49 - Extended Version | Disc 2, Track 12 | |
| Super Eurobeat Vol. 7 - Extended Version | Track 11 | ||
| Super Eurobeat Vol. 8 - Non-Stop Megamix | Track 3 | ||
| 1995 | Maharaja Night Vol. 13 - Non-Stop Disco Mix - Euro Classix Edition | Track 19 | |
| 1998 | Black Power (Mix Version) | Super Eurobeat Vol. 91 | Disc 2, Track 7 |
| 2000 | Black Power | Super Eurobeat Vol. 110 - Millennium Anniversary Non-Stop Megamix | Disc 1, Track 6 |
| ~The Early Days Of SEB~ Euro Darkness | Track 29 | ||
| 2018 | Super Eurobeat Vol. 250 - Anniversary Non-Stop Mega Mix | Disc 1, Track 13 | |
| 2022 | The Best Of Super Eurobeat 2022 | Disc 2, Track 24 |
Track Listings and Formats[]
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Credits and Personnel[]
- 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
Mixed and Recorded at Time Studio.
Release History[]
Release dates for "Black Power"
| Date | Region | Label | Format | Cat No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Italy | Time Records | 12-inch single | TRD 1159 |
| 12-inch remix | TRD 1159 BIS | |||
| February 21, 1991 | Japan | Seven Seas | Mini-CD single | KIDP 33 |
Gallery[]
TRD 1159 - 12-inch single
TRD 1159 - 12-inch single (Mispress)
TRD 1159 BIS - 12-inch remix
KIDP 33 - Mini-CD single
