Rare Essence
Rare Essence
Latest Release
- Live PA #23 Live @ Aqua Nightclub 11-5-2022 ENERGY
- January 2023
- • 9 Songs
Top Songs
| 1 | Lock ItE | ||
| 2 | Overnight ScenarioE | ||
| 3 | 20 Minute WorkoutE | ||
| 4 | One On OneE | ||
| 5 | Do You Know What Time it Is? |
Albums
Feb 2022 • 6 songs
Jan 2022 • 6 songs
Sep 2021 • 6 songs
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About
Biography
One of the classic Washington, D.C. go-go acts, Rare Essence carried the torch from the boisterous style's early-'80s heyday well into the next three decades. Founded in 1976, the band began as the Young Dynamos. After a change of name and a lineup expansion, Rare Essence made their recorded debut in 1981 with "Body Moves," co-produced by scene godfather Chuck Brown. The single had a brief stay on Billboard's Soul Singles chart, and the band quickly emerged alongside Trouble Funk, E.U., and other popular go-go bands. Despite countless membership changes, including the 1994 mur...