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Indeep was a 1980s New York based new wave group, best known for its post-disco classic, "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life".

Contents 1 Career 2 Discography 2.1 Albums 2.2 Singles

Career

The group was led by their songwriter Michael Cleveland, and it was known for employing a strong disco-esque bassline and early hip hop lyrics backed by two female singers: Réjane "Reggie" Magloire and Rose Marie Ramsey.

"Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" was released on Sound of New York Records (SNY-5102) in 1982 and peaked in early 1983, reaching the Top 10 U.S. urban and dance charts as well as the Top 15 in UK. The follow-up single, "When Boys Talk," did not do nearly as well on either side of the Atlantic, which combined with their limited later success put them into the one-hit wonders category. Vocalist Magloire later enjoyed some success with the Belgian techno-house outfit, Technotronic.

Discography

Albums

• Last Night a DJ Saved My Life (1983)
• Pajama Party Time (1984)
• The Collection (1991)

Singles

• "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" (1983) US R&B #10, US Club #2, UK #13
• "When Boys Talk" (1983) US R&B #32, US Club #16, UK #67
• "Buffalo Bill" (1983) US R&B #81
• "The Record Keeps Spinning" (1983) US Black #45
• "The Rapper" (1984)
• "The Night the Boy Learned How to Dance" (1984)