BMW - Rock The House

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Review by Christy Zamudio Murillo

Rock The House by BMW: An Electrifying Slice of 1987 Hip-Hop Magic Man, let me tell ya, Rock The House by BMW is one of those albums that just hits different. Released in '87 under Blue Rose Records, this little gem blends hip-hop grit with electro vibes so smooth it feels like you're cruising through time itself. Produced and arranged by Darryl Nicholson (what a legend!), the album has this raw energy to it—like they didn’t overthink things but still nailed every detail. And can we talk about how Mike Brown on engineering duties made everything sound crisp? Hats off to CSB for mastering too; these tracks slap hard even today. Now, I gotta zoom in on two bangers from the record: “Rock The House (Vocal)” and its dub counterpart, “Rock The House (Dub).” These cuts are straight fire. Like, if you’ve ever been at a party where everyone suddenly starts moving as one organism, that’s what these tracks do to people. The vocal version kicks off with this infectious beat—you know, the kind that makes your chest vibrate—and then BAM, the lyrics hit. BMW and D. Nicholson wrote something here that sticks to your brain like gum on a summer sidewalk. It's catchy without being cheesy, clever without trying too hard. You’ll find yourself mumbling the hook hours later, trust me. And oh man, don’t get me started on the dub version. If "Rock The House (Vocal)" is the life of the party, the dub is the afterparty chill session. Stripped-down beats, echoey vibes, and this hypnotic groove that feels like floating on clouds. It’s almost meditative, but not in some boring yoga-class way—it’s more like your mind drifts while your body keeps nodding along. Honestly, it’s wild how flipping a track into a dub remix can make it feel totally new yet familiar all at once. What gets me emotional about this album is how unapologetically of its time it feels. Listening to it now, you can hear the late ‘80s oozing out of every synth line and drum machine hit. But instead of feeling dated, it reminds you of an era when artists were experimenting, pushing boundaries, blending genres before genre-blending was cool. It’s scrappy, it’s bold, it’s imperfectly perfect. Here’s the kicker though—BMW wasn’t exactly a household name back then, and honestly, they kinda faded into obscurity after this. But damn, did they leave their mark with Rock The House. This album proves you don’t need fame or flashy gimmicks to create something unforgettable. Sometimes all it takes is heart, talent, and maybe a dude named Darryl who knows his stuff. So yeah, next time you’re digging around for old-school hip-hop gold, throw this bad boy on. Just don’t blame me if you end up rocking your own house till sunrise.

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Artist: BMW
Album: Rock The House
Rating: 4.81

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Download

Filename: bmw-rock-the-house.zip
  • MP3 size: 6.2 mb
  • FLAC size: 103.8 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Rock The House (Dub)3:29
Rock The House (Vocal)3:29

Video

BMW 'Rock The House' Blue Rose 1987

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Catalog Numbers

BRB 6114

Labels

Blue Rose Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 12"
  • 33 ⅓ RPM

Companies

RoleCompany
Published BySweet Rose Music

Credits

RoleCredit
Arranged ByDarryl Nicholson
ProducerDarryl Nicholson
EngineerMike Brown
Mastered ByCSB
Written-ByBMW , D. Nicholson

Notes

  • Blue Rose Records, Detroit Michigan US.
  • "CSB ♪♪" inscribed in dead wax on side A.

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Rights Society: BMI

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: In 1987, a hip-hop group called BMW (not the car company!) released an album titled *Rock The House*. It was all about electrifying beats and electro vibes. The mastermind behind it? Darryl Nicholson—he wrote, arranged, and produced the whole thing. The album had just two tracks but made its mark with killer versions of "Rock The House (Vocal)" and "Rock The House (Dub)." Pretty cool for something that came out over 35 years ago, right?

Comments

qnonx
2025-03-14
This & Chillin.. ??
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cloopstr
2025-03-14
Walt Is my friend on Facebook
daisyvillamero777
2025-03-14
were both from detroit
canillasdanaray
2025-03-13
I am curious, where did you find this record?