Arizona (British band)

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Arizona was a Eurodance project from England that consisted of remixer/producers Michael Gray and Jon Pearn (both of Full Intention) and vocalist Zeeteah Massiah (born 24 December 1956 in Barbados).

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Their 1993 club music release "Slide on the Rhythm" (credited to Arizona featuring Zeitia) went to #1 on Billboard 's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. In March 1994, "I Specialize In Love" was released and reached #74 in the UK Singles Chart. [1]

They are not to be confused with another funk and soul band of the same name, who recorded an eponymous album for RCA in 1977.

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References

  1. Roberts, David. Guinness Book of British Hit Singles & Albums. Guinness World Records Ltd 17th edition (2004), p. 29 ISBN   0-85112-199-3