Real McCoy

Germany, 1989–now

German Eurodance project (originally M.C. Sar & the Real McCoy) fronted by rapper Olaf 'O-Jay' Jeglitza. 'Another Night' and 'Run Away' (1993–94) broke big in the United States, carrying the rap-and-sung Eurodance sound to American radio and clubs.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Real McCoy and 0 artists Real McCoy influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Real McCoy?

• Afrika Bambaataa — Olaf 'O-Jay' Jeglitza's raps place Real McCoy in the hip-hop tradition Afrika Bambaataa pioneered, one half of the Eurodance formula.
• Frankie Knuckles — 'Another Night' rides the house pulse Chicago pioneers like Frankie Knuckles established, carried to US radio as Eurodance.