Cameo
| Other Names | New York City Players |
| Group Members | Larry BlackmonAaron MillsCharlie SingletonTomi JenkinsNathan LeftenantJonathan Moffett |
| Former Members | Anthony LockettArnett LeftenantDamon MendesEric DurhamEric NelsonGary DowGregory JohnsonJeff "Major Bass" NelsonJheryl BrightJohn KelloggKevin KendrickKurt JeterMelvin WellsMichael "Calamari" BurnettStephen MooreThomas "T.C." CampbellWayne CooperWillie "Chill Factor" MorrisWilliam RevisAdditional tour membersBruce Carter (Pleasure)Keni HairstonRayford Griffin (Stanley Clarke Band)Wayne Cobham (brother of Billy Cobham) |
| Genre | R&Bfunksouldiscopost-discoelectrohip hop |
| Genre Links | R&B |
| Origin | New York City, USA |
| Year(s) Active | 1974–present |
| Music Style | Funk, Urban, Quiet Storm |
| Music Mood | Party/Celebratory, Exuberant, Cheerful, Happy, Brash, Joyous, Rollicking, Gutsy, Sexual, Confident, Rousing, Playful, Boisterous, Energetic, Rambunctious |
| Labels | Chocolate CityAtlanta ArtistsMercuryRepriseWay 2 Funky / Raging BullCrash / Private I |
| Official Website | hiphopera.biz |
| Associated Acts | Barbara MitchellBobby BrownCa$hflowCharles EarlandEast CoastGeorge HowardHoward KenneyL.A. ConnectionMalemenMantraThe ReddingsTity Brothers (Nathan & Arnett Leftenant / unreleased work)Wynd Chymes |
Cameo is a soul-influenced funk group that was formed in the early 1970s. Cameo was initially a 13-member group known as the New York City Players; this name was later changed to Cameo to avoid a lawsuit from The Ohio Players, another group from that era. Since then, Cameo has recorded several hits records. As of 2009, some of the original members continue to perform together, while two others were hired by the hip hop group Outkast. Influences include the humour of Parliament-Funkadelic, contemporary funk bands like the Bar-Kays, Earth, Wind and Fire, Ohio Players, The Isley Brothers etc. and singers like Marvin Gaye, Billy Paul, Prince, Isaac Hayes, Stevie Wonder and Bootsy Collins.
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