Step back into the decade that made rhythm a lifestyle. From freestyle and new wave to early hip-hop and pop perfection, this episode explores 20 songs that defined the pulse of ’80s dance music — the beats that moved clubs, crossed genres, and still make us move today.

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Shannon – Let The Music Play

Technotronic (feat. Ya Kid K) – Pump Up The Jam

Company B – Fascinated

Bobby Brown – My Prerogative

JJ Fad – Supersonic

Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock – It Takes Two

Exposé – Point Of No Return

Neneh Cherry – Buffalo Stance

Information Society – What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy)

Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody

Salt-N-Pepa – Push It

Young MC – Bust A Move

Madonna – Dress You Up

The Jets – Crush On You

Michael Jackson – Thriller

The Escape Club – Wild Wild West

The Time – Jungle Love

Dead Or Alive – Brand New Lover

Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up

Frankie Goes To Hollywood – Relax

Digital Underground – The Humpty Dance (Censored Version)

Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody Mosh Pit

Information Society – What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy) – CD+G Animation from Sega CD

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