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Raw Like Sushi
by Neneh Cherry
The 381st greatest album of all time
Raw Like Sushi is Neneh Cherry's 1989 debut solo album that blends pop, dance, electronic and pop-rap elements. The record pairs club-ready beats and electronic textures with an assertive vocal style that moves between sung hooks and rap-inflected verses, and includes well-known tracks such as "Buffalo Stance" and "Manchild". Its production mixes polished dance-pop arrangements with urban and international influences, and the lyrics often address identity, relationships, and personal confidence, giving the album a genre-crossing, contemporary pop sound.
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