NU SHOOZ REACTION I CAN'T WAIT (WOW! WASN'T EXPECTING THIS!) | EMPRESS REACTS TO 80s POP MUSIC

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NU SHOOZ Reaction
EARLY HIP HOP Reaction
80s Music Reaction
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"I Can't Wait" is a song recorded by American group Nu Shooz from the 1986 album Poolside. The song was originally recorded in late 1984 and was featured on the band's second album Tha's Right the following year. Credits on the back of the single indicate that the Poolside LP was originally to be called The Point of No Return. The song was remixed by the Dutch DJ and producer Peter Slaghuis. This remixed version is the one that appears on Poolside.
In the United States, the song reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play chart in late March 1986, remaining atop the chart for two weeks. Soon afterwards, the song appeared on the Hot 100 chart, where it climbed to No. 3 in mid-June of that year, and remained in the top 40 for 15 weeks and it reached #2 on the R&B/Soul singles chart. In the United Kingdom, the song reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart. The single returned to the U.S. charts in 2015, where it peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Digital Songs chart.[3]
The song's American chart run coincided with that of a Stevie Nicks song also titled "I Can't Wait".
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[@p6833]

Yes! This song was played 24/7 and I couldn't get enough of it. The group has three other chart toppers: Point Of No Return, Should I Say Yes, and Are You Looking For Somebody New. They're a band from Portland Oregon. Their time on the music scene was short but man these songs they released kept me jamming in my youth. Vanessa Williams sampled this song for her song "Happiness". Try Tara Kemp "Hold You Tight" from 1990 during the RnB/swing sound that was hitting radio. I guarantee you will enjoy.

[@EmpressReacts]

as always thanx for the recommendations - adding them to the list✅ geez, what happened to the band? did they breakup or did their sound get played out?

[@p6833]

Empress - it's unfortunate but any artist will become extinct if they don't adapt to an ever-changing music scene. They kept to their roots which was actually adult contemporary/pop/modern day jazz, Kenny G style. They tried to comeback several years later but it didn't spark.

[@EmpressReacts]

@@p6833 truer words have never been left in a comment 💯👏🏾. Purists means extinction 😥

[@joshuawatt7760]

Can't believe she watched my choice gotta have fun at times like this

[@EmpressReacts]

😍😘great recommendation!!! i❤ it

[@darnell49]

This was the jam. Also had another hit with Point of No Return. I learned that they were a big group but the record company promoted them as a duo.

[@EmpressReacts]

interesting! i wonder why. this song is so 🔥 i'm def addig your other suggestion to the list✅

[@rsngrl]

Point of No Return is bomb. Don’t confuse it with Exposé! but i guess you can lotto that too! lol

[@mizwilsontoyou1046]

EMPRESS YOU'RE TAKING ME BACK TO MY CLUBBING DAYS CHILE! THIS WAS THAT SONG THAT MADE EVERYBODY GET ON THA FLOOR =)

[@EmpressReacts]

😂i can see why! it's 🔥🔥

[@matthewserros5680]

nee wave electronic music🎉🎉😂❤❤80s!!

[@helgar791]

Loved it then, love it now. This funky little band was out of Seattle. Another of my blue eyed soul faves back then was Teena Marie doing "Behind The Groove" and "I Need Your Lovin' ", Tara Kemp doing "Hold You Tight", and Ta Mara and the Seen (a Minnesota/Prince bunch) doing "Affection". You list is getting looooooooooooooonger.

[@EmpressReacts]

😂 so very long! so glad this song was recommened. its so🔥😊

[@p6833]

Hel Gar - Ta Mara and The Seen. I was trying to think of their name while watching this video. Their song Everybody Dance was the jam. Prince's bunch: Vanity 6, The Time, Wendy and Lisa, Apollonia, Sheila E all had their time in the spotlight. Even Sheena Easton had her moment with the duet with Prince "U Got The Look". What a song.

[@jefferoni1984]

This song was, is and will always be funky. Such an iconic sound.

[@MountainMan.]

Yess..wish I could ask you out. Love you.

[@adrianbreland7174]

IM 64 YEARS OLD THIS WAS THE JAM IN THE 80'S SHE SANG THIS OPRAH SHOW I PLAY MUSIC LIKE THIS AT WORK AND MY COPS LOVE IT THE OFFICE SAYING TURN THAT UP AND DANCING. IM GLAD THIS GENERATION LOVES OUR 80'S MUSIC

[@jifunziwright5272]

Yea this is really the Business O.G.

[@kurtadams3021]

Blue eyed soul 💙

[@lanceflx63]

This was a huge hit…especially in the clubs and on Black radio.

[@coco_b]

I am so glad to see young people boppn to this. 80s music got down and we can’t forget these gems💎💎💎💎

[@ArlynMeylan-jo7hq]

Better music from a better time 😊

[@DaVic133]

You are right, hip hop r&b I remember it being played quite often in 1985 at the Chicken Shack which was a bar owned by some African Americans. It was pretty much right next door to where I lived. Great song.

[@QuentinJohnson307]

This was my jam, I was 19yrs old!

[@Triggerhippie70]

The JAMMMMM!

[@wib6044]

@2:18 lol. I’ve heard this a million times. Just looked up video tonight and was expecting 8” fades, neon spandex and huge gold chains 😂. Never knew this chick was white either.

[@A31Chris]

I heard her live up here in Oregon a couple years ago. She sounds damn near just like that live. Great voice.

[@EmpressReacts]

Cool!

[@PatriceCortes]

I LOVED watching your reaction to seeing this for the first time! So sweet! Looking forward to seeing more of your reaction videos Empress!

[@EmpressReacts]

Thank you so much!! Hope you subbed

[@lynne5322]

Good choice. 😄🎶👍🥿🥿

[@jenniferkimmons7366]

This was and still is such a vibe! I do hear the hip hop sound in there now that you point it out...slammin beats. Loving your energy Empress!

[@EmpressReacts]

thank u! glad u enjoyed😍

[@redletter2008]

Yes. This song sounds as good today as it did in 1986. Remember this song fondly.

[@realartist_eric2365]

@@EmpressReacts this song has got MUCH play during NBA games. Even now

[@malcocreative]

I ENJOYED THIS SO MUCH j.rsmith NU SHOOZ

[@MrFballard]

You should have been there with us back in '86 in the PacNW( Seattle/ Portland), these synthpop magicians had the jump on the GET DOWN!!! Just pull up to da POOLSIDE!!!

[@danielrustom9732]

Love this song....her voice....

[@jonchields561]

Your energy is so infectious! Such a joy to watch you =)

[@EmpressReacts]

Thank you so much 😀

[@MyloveAsaGangsterGentleman]

U shud look up S.O.S. band called Borrowed love ull love this song so much

[@scottarooni]

I remember another hit by this group called "Point of No Return." You should check it out. 😊

[@EmpressReacts]

😍 thanx for the recommendation

[@yolandabrooksqueenofsevens]

I still love this 🔥🔥🔥

[@princebuster93]

Loved this back in the day, such an 80s vibe ❤

[@thomasmcginnis2782]

Check out their other big hit "Point of No Return"

[@BrandonLittle85]

Luv the uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh chorus part

[@michaeldebree4870]

We need to give props to the Netherlands for this!!!! It was first released in 1985, but did not do much. Then is got send to the Netherlands as an import song and this Dutch DJ mixed it,.. and it was send back to New York as an import again. Then it blew up. You can all read it in this link we’re Nu Shooz is talking about that. www.popmatters.com/nu-shooz-2020-interview-2646166389.html?rebelltitem=2#rebelltitem2 . So proud of that. Because,... you guessed it,.. I am Dutch . Keep doing the songs you do Miss Empress. You pick the cool rare stuff that nobody reviews. LOVE IT. Here is a Dutch gem that NOBODY has ever reviewed. A new jack swing hip hop style jam called Back by dope demand by the group King Bee. They were the opening act for Madonna blond ambition tour in Rotterdam way back.

[@patrickmiller1834]

They had a couple of fire jams that graced the billboard top ten. This one was number two and it still slams

[@joshuawatt7760]

React to lisa stansfeild all around the world it's classic

[@EmpressReacts]

added to the long list😍

[@anthonymejia2549]

Yes she needs to review Lisa standsfield

[@robertromero2928]

Look for the extended version for your dance

[@tonyalvarado453]

Forgot about that bop .... it’s been so long .... rediscovering how fun it was wit you! 💯 Reminding me of another u need to check out from Debbie Deb .... “Lookout Weekend”

[@p6833]

Yep, also her other song When I Hear Music. Fun times.

[@EmpressReacts]

😍so glad you're enjoying the journey. thanx for the recommendation will add it to the list✅

[@EmpressReacts]

will do✅

[@SaverioP]

If you liked this one, you should check out "Point of No Return" by them. IMO, it's better. Cheesy video, but the song is definitely worth a listen.

[@EmpressReacts]

noted✅😍

[@dalee72]

This song was released in 86. I thought it was in at least in late 85.

[@buddhastl7120]

You’re so cool. Real AF. Love this song. Cheers 🥂

[@EmpressReacts]

thanks!

[@jackthe_tripper2544]

such a classic... so glad you found this

[@EmpressReacts]

💯 me too! it was a great recommendation

[@castle07dw]

I love this song and if you want a cool slow jam will you react to Out On A Limb by Teena Marie? great reaction!

[@EmpressReacts]

thank u!!

[@butchbrewer4923]

Yes

[@mandelharvey3429]

We had a kid do a dance to this song in the 80s in my super conservative highschool in Virginia. When aids had killed Rock Hudson but before magic Johnson lifted the stigma. Homophobia was on ten. This young gay man danced so amazing and awesome to this song. A song we didn't have on airplay. He danced you know those super conservative beat up the gay boy people were clapping and cheering. They spoke homosexual slurs with glowing respect. It was surreal. This song is powerful. I remember thinking wow that kid is brave. But he knew he could dance. Like Janet Jackson would have hired him on the spot. But I was amazed he bridged cultural chasms with this song.

[@musicman9914]

Great reaction! This is a classic song from the 80s.

[@EmpressReacts]

😍thanx! this song is too🔥🔥

[@jimmy-et1pm]

1986...llorett de mar 🇪🇸

[@brianmidthun2914]

I think you were born in the wrong decade! Lol! Okay, learning what you like, here are my recommendations: Nu Shoot follow up song "point of no Return". Some other strong female 80s sounds: Bananarama was really good at harmonies. Their two best (in my opinion) "Cruel Summer", and "Venus". And then the group Culture Club added an AMAZING back vocalist, Helen Terry for their song "Church of the Poison Mind". Then there is Alison Moyet's 80s songs "Invisible " and "Love Resurrection". And of course I will continue to recommend ONJ's "The Rumour" (even though I know you're thinking of doing her music chronologically). Keep having fun! :)

[@EmpressReacts]

😂literally been saying that since I was about 10 years old. Idk what it is - old stuff just really speaks to my soul💯. thanx for these recommendations, I'll get to them someday😄

[@anthonymejia2549]

Empress, I am obsessed with you're videos. Can you please review "don't make me over" by sybil? Also, another good song is "damn, I wish I was your lover" by Sophie B. Hawkins

[@EmpressReacts]

so glad you're enjoying my channel😍 will def add to this list✅😊

[@angelajacoba]

Love this reaction...

[@Purewalite]

80s soul and funk is a genre in itself and you sound like you're in to it. Big catalogue to react to.

[@EmpressReacts]

oooo i can't wait to hear more😍

[@suemarie6676]

Good tune!! I love your singing intro..always makes me 🤭

[@dipset4156]

Classic

[@workingman6681]

Such a classic early 80's song! Love it!!!!

[@EmpressReacts]

sooo🔥🔥🔥

[@ramonc1942]

My high school days!!! Much love!!!

[@rb7007]

Yep, another shocker from back in the day. 😂 Everyone thought it was a Black group! Great reaction!

[@EmpressReacts]

😂 i can totally see why!

[@terrystorey]

Lol. I was also shocked to find out that white lady was singing this song. I thought it was a trio when I first heard it. Waaaayyyy back in the day. Lol.

[@EmpressReacts]

😂 i can see all of that happeninig

[@taiwanarnold5927]

Man this song is 1986 35 years old next year went Good on the R&b Charts i was 11 years old when this came out

[@JoeyGarcia.]

Ohhh that’s my jam!!! Big hit in the 80’s!! Gurl you on 🔥 rockin that hot tank top 😍. Lookin good! ☺️☺️. Love your reaction. Are you in your back yard? I love me some outside! Nothing like it. I knew you were special doing these videos outside! Oh hell yeah 😀😀😀

[@EmpressReacts]

Thank you so much 🤗 and yep I'm right in nature enjoying the sun and good music (well,most of the time😂) what more can a girl ask for😂

[@JoeyGarcia.]

@@EmpressReacts your welcome 😀. Yes that’s true fresh air,sun,and good music! You got it all right there 😀

[@tonyhogg9839]

Not one of my favorite songs, but still fun to listen to. Remember this song burning up our pop station at the time. Fun times.

[@joshuawatt7760]

React to hall and oates Sara smile

[@EmpressReacts]

noted✅

[@bethanythatsme]

I was really lil when this came out, but they were such a big deal here as Portland locals & a fav for me. I had no idea you'd reacted to it... I'm always late to the party 🤣

[@rickyv]

Oh my god i looooooveee this song. It's always on my playlists since forever.

[@EmpressReacts]

i can see why! its sooo🔥🔥

[@ggfatale351]

GURL. You tap into all my favorites. Gurl. This was on THE RADIO when I was little when my MOM drove me to school. I was like ... HELL YEAH 💜💜💜

[@EmpressReacts]

😂getting turnt b4 skool, i ❤ it

[@digismoke]

This that jam! Play this at your next party and watch the vibes go up 10 notches. Good times!

[@petersavieri]

So good! And she did all that in the video without getting up from her desk 🙇‍♀️🙌

[@EmpressReacts]

🤣🤣right

[@timothyb3121]

This song is one of the best songs from the 80s. This song was a rare Pop, R and B crossover hit, It was in alot of R and B radio stations rotations back then

[@hattree]

I bought this on a 45 in the 80s

[@v.j.3029]

If you wanna check out another white blond lady who can sing and looks like she could be your accountant, try Stop by Sam Brown. She was a one-hit wonder but that song was huge back then.

[@EmpressReacts]

thanx for the recommendation😍

[@romeosyne]

Somebody probably already said this but this song was originally released in a very bland version which was the song that the band originally made haha...then some studio remix dudes added all the cool sounding stuff. That takes nothing away from No Snooz. They had a great bed-track. And somebody elevated it to a smash hit. Bravo...

[@J4s0n3r]

Some Studio remix dudes?? You mean Dutch pioneer mix/remix/producer Peter Slaghuis...

[@J4s0n3r]

I already saw someone writing about the Dutch Remix...(Yeah I'm Dutch too. :-) ) Now the one you playing is the Dutch Mix/Dutch Remix... The original version wasn't a big succes.... but Dutch Mixmaster/remix legend 'Peter Slaghuis' was asked to do a remix...and thats the one you are playing now and this version became a big hit... It sold more than a million copies...and guess what: Peter Slaghuis only asked 500 dutch guldens for it (around 250 dollar). And they call it the "Dutch Mix", they should have given him more credits for it... Now here's the saddest part... Peter Slaghuis passed away in 1991 in a car accident... He is a legend and did a lot of megamixes/remixes/productions etc...May he rest in Peace

[@romeosyne]

@@J4s0n3r he made this song for sure. It was bland and blah before his highly intrusive remix....

[@alfaduko]

So good, always got time for this song.

[@EmpressReacts]

yaaaas! its 💣

[@keithemery9063]

such a good vibe in this reaction ty

[@EmpressReacts]

thank u!!

[@gribouillefripouille]

* CREDIT VOCALS / FEATURING LOS GIRLS / BIG CLASSIC / LEGENDARY / BIG RESPECT / OLD SCHOOL REPRESENT FOREVER / 80'S 90'S ...

[@artiedeko]

Miss Empress..I saw one reaction video,and I had to subscribe!! You are a pure pleasure and a joy to watch!! I'm a total fan!

[@danpine786]

Nu Shooz were the Bonn for a short while! I’m thinking you would really like, “Let’s Go All The Way” by Sly Fox and “Another Lover” by Giant Steps! Feel Good Music 101:)

[@EmpressReacts]

Cool, thanks! I'll throw them on the list

[@jaymanuel3396]

Loved this group. And yes, it was a white married couple, that formed Nu Shooz. This played in NYC constantly.

[@EmpressReacts]

oh wow! a couple! that's dope and do you know why wasn't he in the video?

[@jaymanuel3396]

@@EmpressReacts - I think it was as a creative decision. He does appear in the Point Of No Return video.

[@EmpressReacts]

@@jaymanuel3396 interesting..im oddly sad i didn't see him in this one 🤣

[@lewalcindor9356]

This song used to go so hard in the roller rink back in the 80's as a kid, lol

[@EmpressReacts]

😂it sounds like one of those songs that ppl got hype to back in the day. I can totally 👀 that

[@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole]

Don't forget da' FUNK, 'Sistah!

[@castle07dw]

I literally love this song. So glad you like it too. This is a shortened version btw for the video. Full version is very cool

[@diannabennett1769]

Always loved this song! Think it was 85 or 86.

[@EmpressReacts]

✅apparently they recorded it an 84 but then some guy remixed it along those years you mentioned. very interesting!😍

[@BrandonLittle85]

It got remix by a dj by the name of Peter Slaghuis he gave the song a refresh and anded the famous chorus uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh I call it the stutter chorus

[@SaverioP]

Anorher awesome jam with amazing vocals from around the same time is "Object of My Desire" by a group called Starpoint. Renee Diggs (lead vocals) could sing her a$$ off. Unfortunately, she passed in 2005.

[@p6833]

Yes great song. Their other song Restless was good too but Object was just that song

[@EmpressReacts]

oh wow that's sad to hear😢she was so 🔥on this song. i'll have to check out your recommendation

[@EmpressReacts]

good to know!

[@MissJojo7682]

This song is definitely a jam. It was released in 1985. The song was actually written by Valerie's husband, John who was also in the band as the guitarist. And if I remember correctly, from what I've read, Valerie and John, along with Rick Waritz, produced the music for it themselves. They didn't use any samples, but _it_ has definitely been sampled, by others, many times.

[@Werdnasings]

LOL! You stupid with that intro "you know what time it is..come on come on!" And I see Vanessa Williams paid homage to Nu Shooz with "Happiness" and in the chorus she sang the original "Happiness" that Nu Shooz does at 1:44. I may have to do a "Is it still Fresh" with Nu Shooz and Vanessa!

[@EmpressReacts]

😍 you should!

[@elvisrodriguez9891]

Cute hat lol

[@elvisrodriguez9891]

Like your voice by the way. It's pretty good

[@dominic6283]

You should react to “Point of No Return” by them

[@castle07dw]

Will you please react to When I Think Of You by Janet Jackson?

[@EmpressReacts]

thanks for the recommendation!

[@laminage]

This holds the distinction of being the most Sampled Song in Music next to "I Can't Go For That By Hall & Oates". It was a Hit on The Pop, R & B Chart and it went to Number One on The Dance Chart. They did American Bandstand, Solid Gold and were one of the very few White Acts to do Soul Train. Even when I go to an Old School Party and I hear the Bass, people scream and run to the Floor.

[@jessieball6195]

I think "Genius of Love" by The Tom Tom Club has been sampled a lot more.

[@laminage]

Man you may be right. That was also the Jam in 1985.

[@therunningmanz5339]

So glad you reacted to this one and Empress, what a great track from Nu Shooz. Love it, so catchy! Would love to hear you react to Go west - "Call Me " and "We Close Our Eyes." Absolute top shelf 80s tracks. Def in my favorites of all time. 😁👍

[@EmpressReacts]

thanx for the recommendation! i'll add them to the list

[@therunningmanz5339]

@@EmpressReacts Awesome! Thanks. Lots of great variety in the music you are reacting to. Can't wait! 😁

[@EmpressReacts]

@@therunningmanz5339 thanx! if a person saw my playlist only they'd never be able to figure me out🤣🤣🤣

[@therunningmanz5339]

@@EmpressReacts Hahaha as they say "variety is the spice of life!" ;)

[@EmpressReacts]

@@therunningmanz5339 😂💯

[@dylvasey]

Funny thing is this was not a hit ..... The original version didn't get any traction as so many of the memorable elements were missing. It was send to Europe were a Dutch producer remade it, and then it finally took off.

[@EmpressReacts]

🔥

[@castle07dw]

Will you please react to Baby Baby by Amy Grant. And react to Don't Disturb This Groove by The System. Awesome reaction your love for music of all kinds and your honesty is very cool imo. You earned a subscriber

[@EmpressReacts]

wow! thanx for the sub😍 also thanx for the recommendations. i'll add them to the list✅

[@markcastellanos9678]

When I first heard this, I'll admit, I thought she was Black.

[@timothyertz]

Hi Empress! If you liked this song, you will probably like Don't Wanna Fall in Love by Jane Child. She's a white girl from Canada, but she had a really interesting look, and this song was a banger in it's day. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIjHkJKtarqKjMU

[@MountainMan.]

You're so good looking. Perfect curves too :)

[@bitsquirrel140]

where do you think bands in the early 2000s got their inspiration haha you though it was "totally" original....

[@robertzamora4282]

you interrupted one of the best parts...rookie move

[@slimlouis6441]

Anyone doing honest reactions would never know when not to stop a track and they really have to do it to break up the track for YT. Not rewinding back 15 secs after stopping is the rookie move.

[@serge7065]

Putain 1 nouvelle generation qui connait que dal a la funk mais ecoutes des bouffons de rappeurs raconter que des conneries sur fond de boites à rythmes

[@LuisZambrano-fq3hw]

All the new kids coming up should be thankful for the old school music that has been around if it weren’t for the old school there wouldn’t be all these imitators copying rhythms and lyrics from the old school this new generation is TRASH