Because today is Thursday and alliteration is cool, we’ve decided to share a throwback Thursday banger with you. Today we share the iconic 1985 track “BoomBox” by VitaBeats, It’s a verified “funk atomic bomb”, and we’re pretty sure you’ll love it!
VitaBeats – “Boom Box”
This track was released as part of the Sydney based duo’s debut album Spot The Spanner in 1985 and reached the top 5 in the Aussie charts back in the day. The totally 80s video reached the number 1 spot at one point as well. With makeshift breakfast instruments and a dancing BoomBox it’s definitely worth a watch.
Comprised of husband and wife Andrew and Lissa Barnum, VitaBeats released new music in 2013. Andrew also still releases his own music as well, his most recent album Little Phoenix came out in February this year.
VitaBeats formed when the couple moved to Sydney from America in 1982. They also had success with the “BoomBox” follow-up single “Audrey“, also taken from Spot The Spanner. The video directed by Lissa is described as “a style, story and art direction tour de force”.
Both tracks are certified bangers, and Lissa is credited as one of the first female rappers in Australia. “Audrey” includes a Spanish verse at one point, referencing her Mexican heritage.
Lissa still sings on a lot of Andy B’s songs, as does their daughter Cayenne, a true family affair. The style of music may have changed a fair bit in recent years, but they still know how to throw out a banger.
Watch: Vitabeats – “Audrey”
