Barry Bee* – Just Having Fun

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		Just Having Fun (Vocal)	5:29
		Bonus Lesson #1 - No Music (The Original Human Beat Box)	1:56
		Just Having Fun (Do The Beat Box)	5:40

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Just Having Fun 12", 33 ⅓ RPM	Enjoy Records – EN-6035	US	1984	US — 1984	Recently Edited
	Just Having Fun 12", 33 ⅓ RPM	Sound Makers Records – SM-0035	US	1984	US — 1984	Recently Edited
	Just Having Fun 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo	Enjoy Records – EN-6035	US	1984	US — 1984	Recently Edited
	Just Having Fun 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing	Enjoy Records – EN-6035	US	1984	US — 1984	New Submission
	Just Having Fun 12"	Sound Makers Records – SM-0035	US	1984	US — 1984	New Submission
	Just Having Fun 12", 45 RPM	Streetwave – MKHAN 64	UK	1985	UK — 1985
	Just Having Fun 7", 45 RPM	Streetwave – KHAN 64	UK	1985	UK — 1985	Recently Edited
	Just Having Fun 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue	Enjoy Records – ER-6035	US		US	New Submission

ColonelKurtz Apr 10, 2023
referencing Just Having Fun (12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue) ER-6035

I am pretty certain this reissue appeared in 2000 :)
robee Oct 19, 2020
referencing Just Having Fun (12", 45 RPM) MKHAN 64

Nice EP this, both tracks were also featured on Street Sounds Electro 6 and that is one hell of a great mix LP.
Kraftwerk-No.1- Apr 19, 2016
referencing Just Having Fun (12", 45 RPM) MKHAN 64

Still a classic. Also look out for 'All the way to Heaven', another great 12" single.
funk_wid_it Apr 5, 2012
Edited 3 years ago

referencing Just Having Fun (12", 33 ⅓ RPM) SM-0035

This track has it all: good rapping, cool beatbox (as only Mr Fresh could do), dope vocoder parts, fresh & tuff beats (similar to Art Of Noise 'Beat Box'), top production and if that wasn't enough, a track that's based on the rhythm and melody of Kraftwerk's 'Trans Europe Express. Amazing record!

This Sound Makers Records 12" is the first pressing. It was also re-released on Bobby Robinson's classic Enjoy imprint.
Kurt Jun 1, 2007
Edited 18 years ago

referencing Just Having Fun (12", 33 ⅓ RPM) EN-6035

A hidden gem, if you listen carefully you will notice that the main riff, vocals & hi-hats are based around Kraftwerk's 'Trans Europe Express', while the beat bares a close resemblance to The Art of Noise's 'Beat Box'. Add to this Doug E Fresh's amazing vocal beats and you have the perfect example of how old school hip hop was drawing inspiration from Electro back in 1984.