BIBBI - You Don't Mind (1992)

Diamond, DMD3

Producer: Sun

Engineer: Jorge Arrigone

Recorded at: Shandel Music Studios

New-school grooves produced by Poth ‘Sun’ Nkotsoe, formerly one half of Monwa & Sun and a popular solo act after his eponymous debut in 1990 and Looking For Love (1991). He surely could’ve put his own name on this four-track album, given that the early house beats take centre stage.

SUN - Looking For Love (1991)

Diamond/Tusk TUH36

Producers: Q-Sound & Sun

Engineer: Q-Sound

Recorded at: Tone Def Inc.

Sun (real name Poth Nkotsoe) established himself in the late 80s as one half of the popular duo Monwa & Sun. In 1990 they parted ways to pursue careers as solo artists and producers. 1991's Looking For Love follows Sun's eponymously titled 1990 solo debut, drawing heavily from early house and Eurobeat influences and utilizing Sun's Rick Astley-styled vocals. A sign of future trends, every title on the album is a 'mix' of some kind - including a 'new jack city remix'  of 'You Give Me Good Love' and a 'bassappella mix' of the title track. The liner notes give thanks to New York house icons Dave Morales and Tony Humphries, although it's not clear if they played a role in the album. Featuring on backing vocals Nelli 'Bibbi' Booi, whose solo album 'You Don't Mind' Sun produced that same year.

* Mint copies of this album are for sale here. 

SUN - Sun (1990)

Tusk/Diamond, TUSC11
Producer: Selwyn Shandel
Engineers: Jorge Arrigone & Selwyn Shandel 
Composers: M Moses, S Shandel 
Recorded at: EQ Studios

Mzansi's answer to Rick Astley, Sun's baritone vocals and hi-NRG beats bear little resemblance to local sounds. This eponymously titled album from 1990 after leaving popular duo Monwa & Sun is catchy synth-pop that would've kept plenty on the floor, with a Latin touch added by Argentinean-born guitarist and engineer Jorge Arrigone.. Titles include 'Swear to Sweat', 'Can't live without you', 'Close to You', 'Angel of the People', 'Changes' and 'No More Tears'.