Total Contrast

Total Contrast was a male duo from England, specialising in soul and electro music. They are well known for their 1985 hit "Takes a Little Time", which made number 1 on the US dance chart and number 17 in the UK. The group formed in 1983 consisting of members Robin Achampong and Delroy Murray.[2]

Total Contrast
OriginLondon, United Kingdom
GenresFunk, Electro, Soul
InstrumentsRobin Achampong (Vocals)
Delroy Murray
(Keyboards, Bass, Drums)
Years active1983–1989
LabelsLondon Records, Virgin Records, Criminal Records
Past membersRobin Achampong
Delroy Murray [1]

Career

In the mid-1980s, they scored several hits on the US Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, including "Takes a Little Time", which hit #1 in 1985. In their homeland, the same song, reached number 17 in the UK Singles Chart.[2] Further releases in the UK included "Hit and Run", a minor hit which reached #41 in 1985, "The River" which peaked at #44 in early 1986, and "What You Gonna Do About It" peaking at #63 in the summer of 1986. The latter track was also featured on the band's 1986 self-titled album.

They appeared on the Dance Aid single, released in April 1987. Another album, Beat to Beat, was released in 1987. Two singles, "Kiss" and "Jody", despite being popular on the dance floors, failed to chart. The same happened to their 1988 cover version of Bob Marley's "Waiting in Vain".

Achampong and Murray formed the group Tongue 'n' Cheek in 1987.

Total Contrast found popularity with 1980s revivalists, in particular the Canadian duo Chromeo, who included "Takes a Little Time" on their 2005 album, Chromeo Presents Un Joli Mix Pour Toi.

Discography

Albums
  • Total Contrast (1985)[3]
  • Beat to Beat (1987)

Singles
Year Song U.S. Dance U.S. R&B[4] UK[5]
1983 "Be with You Tonight" — — ―
1984 "Next Time I'll Know Better / Sunshine" — — —
"The Apple of My Eye" (as Carroll Thompson featuring Total Contrast) — ― —
1985 "Hit and Run" — — 41
"Takes a Little Time" 1 80 17
"The River" 7 88 44
1986 "What You Gonna Do About It" 42 64 63
1987 "Jody" — — 90
"Kiss" 26 55 80
1988 "Waiting in Vain" — — 90
1989 "Love Fever" (with Tongue 'n' Cheek) — — —

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See also
  • List of number-one dance hits (United States)
  • List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart

References
  1. Total Contrast on Soundcloud Retrieved December 18, 2019
  2. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 562. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  3. Album and Singles Discography. Discogs. Retrieved December 18, 2019
  4. "Chart History - MusicVF.com". Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  5. "UK Singles Chart - OfficialCharts.com". Retrieved 1 March 2020.
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