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"Kinga struts to Dark Entries with Sexy Boy, a steamy Canadian pop gem. Inspired by gender-bending pop stars of the 1980s like Boy George and Janet Jackson, a young Tomas Fussey aka Kinga ditched his 'schoolboy appearance' to adopt an edgier, androgynous style. Immersed in Calgary nightlife, he became acquainted with sexy synthpop and disco songs like Madonna's 'Everybody,' Divine's 'Native Love,' and the Flirts' 'Passion' -- songs which still linger in his mind. In 1988 he teamed up with keyboardist Dan Madison and veteran producer Bob Gallo to make Elevator Operator and Sexy Boy. Kinga was surprised when the B-side 'Sexy Boy' garnered substantial radio play from CFNY in Toronto. In 1989, Amok Records backed a new 'Late Night Dance Mix' version of 'Sexy Boy.' Almost every part was re-recorded or remade, including Kinga's vocals. The new version surprised Kinga with its slick production and moody atmosphere. Sales were disappointing, but these deeper house-inflected grooves feel like the sound of our current moment. This release of Sexy Boy includes five different mixes, including the original 7" mix, three versions from the 12", and the previously unreleased 'TV Mix.' Sexy Boy comes sleeved in a reproduction of the original artwork and includes an insert with liner notes and lyrics, as well as an 8x10 glossy press photo of the sexy boy himself."
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