1988 single by Afrika Bambaataa
"Reckless" is a song by American rapper Afrika Bambaataa featuring British reggae band UB40. It was released as a single in February 1988 from Bambaataa's album "The Light", and peaked at number seventeen on the UK Singles Chart.
Release and reception.
"Reckless" was produced by John Robie and features lead vocals by UB40's Ali Campbell, with UB40 providing the instrumentation on the song. It also features guest vocals by Malibu and Lizzie Tear. A music video was filmed in a nightclub featuring the singers and was directed by UB40's saxophonist Brian Travers.
"Reckless" was released in February 1988 with the B-side "Mind Body and Soul", only by Bambaataa, which was produced by Jazzy Jay. Initially, only one twelve-inch format of "Reckless" was released, a 'Wildstyle' mix. However, this was later followed by a 'Soca Chant Zouk' mix on February 22 and a 'Full Fon' remix on March 21.
Reviewing for "Record Mirror", Andy Strickland described "Reckless" as having "downright infectious rhythms from this unlikely pairing" and that it is "not as heavy as previous Bambaataa collaborations like 'Time Zone', [but] this lighter approach should assure him of a hit. Bambaataa fans will probably cry 'sell out' but UB40 followers will love it. It's in a different class to 'I Got You Babe' even if the singalong chorus is a steal from the original 'Going Bock To My Roots'. For "Number One", Andrew Panos gave the song three out of five starts, describing it as "straightforward go ahead funk. And the rather odd combination works surprisingly well".
Track listings.
7": EMI / EM 41
12": EMI / 12 EM 41
12": EMI / EMX 41
12": EMI / EMXS 41
CD: EMI / CDEM 41
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