Koxo - Shake It Up

Review by A2 Komoda

Shake It Up by Koxo: A Retro Rollercoaster You Can’t Ignore Alright, let’s get real for a sec. Shake It Up by Koxo isn’t just another slab of wax from the ‘80s—it’s an unapologetic fever dream of funk, soul, and electronic beats mashed together like some kind of disco Frankenstein. Released in 1984 across Spain, Italy, and France, this album hits hard where it counts: those basslines slap, those synths scream, and that Italo-disco vibe? Pure fire. First off, credit where it’s due—Leonardo Re Cecconi didn’t mess around here. The dude wrote, produced, arranged, AND mixed this beast. And yeah, maybe Anne Dattner’s vocals aren’t gonna win any Grammys (they didn’t exist back then anyway), but damn if she doesn’t sell every single note with enough energy to power a small city. Oh, and Mack Mc Kwaia? Dude’s got pipes too, even if his name sounds like something out of a bad action movie. Now, onto the tracks. Let’s talk about “Shake It Up! (Vocal)” first because holy crap, this one sticks to your brain like gum on a hot sidewalk. From the opening beat drop, you’re already hooked. That pulsing synth line? Insane. Those handclaps? Iconic. By the time Anne starts belting her lungs out, you’re not just listening—you’re living it. This track is the definition of “earworm.” I mean, seriously, try NOT humming along after hearing it once. Spoiler alert: impossible. Then there’s “Shake It Up Up Up (Instrumental)”, which feels like someone took all the best parts of the vocal version and cranked them up to eleven. No singing means more room for that bassline to thump and those drums to kick your ass. It’s raw, relentless, and honestly kinda genius. If you need proof that music can still slap without lyrics, this is Exhibit A. Play it loud, play it proud, and watch people lose their minds on the dancefloor. But wait—what’s wild about this whole thing is how freaking international it feels. Zafiro Records in Spain? Check. CGD in Italy? Yep. Barclay over in France? Sure! It’s like Koxo was trying to conquer Europe one funky groove at a time. Even the artwork by Phil Marshal screams ‘80s excess, all neon colors and bold fonts. Love it or hate it, you can’t deny its charm. So yeah, Shake It Up might not be perfect. Some transitions feel rushed, and sure, the mastering could’ve been tighter (thanks DD, I guess?). But honestly? Who cares? This album is a chaotic masterpiece that refuses to fade into obscurity. In fact, spinning these tunes today feels almost rebellious—a reminder that sometimes, perfection is overrated. And hey, here’s the kicker: while most albums from 1984 are collecting dust in bargain bins, Shake It Up keeps coming back. Maybe it’s nostalgia, maybe it’s irony, or maybe—just maybe—it’s because deep down, we all want to shake it up now and then. So crank it up, let loose, and remember: life’s better when you’re dancing like nobody’s watching.

Artist: Koxo
Album: Shake It Up

1984

Rating: 5.0

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Filename: koxo-shake-it-up.zip

MP3 size: 49 mb
FLAC size: 240.1 mb

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Shake It Up! (Vocal)	4:15
Shake It Up! = Agitalo!	4:15
Shake It Up! (Instrumental)	3:57
Shake It Up Up Up (Instrumental)	6:30
Shake It Up!	7:09
Shake It Up (Vocal)	7:00
Shake It Up! (Vocal) = Agitalo!	4:15

Video

KOXO - SHAKE IT UP (LONG VOCAL MIX)

Koxo - Shake It Up (Vocal - Extended Version)

KOXO - shake it up

Koxo - shake it up 1984

Koxo - Shake It Up (Instrumental) (1983 Vinyl)

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Catalog Numbers

Labels

CGD
Zafiro
Barclay
Interstate Records

Listen online

lytte på nettet
online luisteren
écouter en ligne
ouvir online
ascolta in linea
escuchar en línea
lyssna på nätet
online anhören
kuunnella verkossa

Formats

Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Single
12"
Maxi-Single
33 ⅓ RPM
Promo

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Serdisco
Distributed By	Serdisco
Printed By	Indugraf Madrid, S.A.
Published By	Sugar Music
Pressed By	PRS, Louviers
Manufactured By	Sonic, S.A.

Credits

Role	Credit
Arranged By	P. Cairo
Mixed By	L. Re Cecconi
Producer	L. Re Cecconi
Written-By	L. Re Cecconi
Performer	Anne Dattner, Mack Mc Kwaia
Artwork	Phil Marshal
Engineer	M. Noè
Management	Adelfo M. Forni
Mastered By	DD
Photography By	Enzo Granato

Notes

Made in Italy
Catalog number is actually printed on the record as OOS-656.
It's great to work with:
Anne Dattner, Mack Mc Kwaia, M. Cannici, Rete 105, S. Annunziata, Gong's Guys, Discotto, C. Casalini, S. Senardi, T. Silvestri, all the italian radio's and disco's dee jays, Elena, Emanuela, Raffaella, Giuliana, Gisella, Gioia, Koxanne, M. Bonsanto, M&G Balestrieri, M. Noè, P. Cairo, B. Bergonzi, D. D'Autorio.
Something special to: T. Carrasco, B. Rossignol, F. Migliozzi, Gilles.
Hairdress by the lovely Robert Belvedere
Make up by the Mucho Macho S. Musumeci
Madness by Leopardtronics
on back cover
Imprimé en France
"Disco Promocional Prohibida Su Venta" printed on A side label.

Barcodes

Rights Society: SGAE
Rights Society: SACEM
Matrix / Runout (A Side runout): KOXANNE II -1L DD 1-483 LEOPARTRONICS
Matrix / Runout (B Side runout): -2L DD 1-4-83
Rights Society: SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
Price Code (Boxed): BA-112
Matrix / Runout (Stamped on runnout area side A): 222 8155 327 A POLYGRAM
Matrix / Runout (Stamped on runnout area side B): 222 8155 327 B POLYGRAM
Depósito Legal: M.11.393-1984

About Koxo

Italo disco act led by , with vocals by . and were the performers.

Members

Ronald Hanson
Mack Mc Kwaia
Anne Dattner

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Shake It Up* by Koxo is a funky blast from the past. Released in 1984, it blended genres like Funk, Soul, and Electronic music, with a heavy dose of Italo-Disco vibes. What’s wild is that it was a cross-country effort, coming out in Spain, Italy, and France on different labels like Zafiro and Barclay. The mastermind behind it? Leonardo Re Cecconi—he wrote, arranged, produced, and even mixed the tracks. Fun twist: the album had versions of the title track in both English ("Shake It Up!") and Italian ("Agitalo!"). So, whether you were into vocals or instrumentals, they’ve got you covered. And hey, props to Anne Dattner and Mack Mc Kwaia for bringing those grooves to life!