*Rockwell - He's a cobra*

Rockwell - He's a cobra

Rockwell is the alias of Kennedy William Gordy the son of Motown records founder Berry Gordy. The artist changed his name and signed on to Motown records without his father's knowledge, all of it to avoid claims of nepotism. Even though, his persistence, his two studio albums, "Captured" (1985) and "Genie" (1986) were not hits and slipped under the radar. This single contains the most approximate thing to a hit single that Rockwell had, called "He's a cobra". Side A features the song "He's a cobra" with some harmonizations and melodies reminiscient of Michael Jackson who actually collaborated in Rockwell's first single "Somebody's watching me". "He's a cobra" has the typical 80's electronic funk vibe to it and Rockwell's vocals are harmonious enough. Side B features an instrumental version of the same song and "Change your ways" a more mellow kind of tune. All in all a pleasant single from an artist who disappeared into obscurity.

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