featured on the Beverly Hills Cop II soundtrack released in 1987. Cymone is referenced by Brooklyn band The Hold Steady on their critically received debut album, Almost Killed Me, on track two, "The Swish". In September 2012 Cymone released a digital single, titled "America", in aid of United States President Barack Obama's re-election campaign with all proceeds from the sale of the digital single being donated to the campaign. The single is available through andrecymone.bandcamp.com, via digital download. A sneak-peek at a new song titled "American Dream" was available for a limited time for everyone who donated by purchasing "America". In 2012, Cymone confirmed he was working on a new album, bringing an end to a 27-year singing hiatus. In May 2013 Cymone released a demo on his Twitter/Facebook page called "My Best Friend", a six-minute long acoustic track he described as a tribute to his mother Bernadette Anderson. In late May 2013 Cymone appeared alongside former Revolution member Bobby Z on a web-based video chat forum co-hosted by celebrity blogger Dr. Funkenberry where he went into greater detail about the writing of the song and the hopes for his new album. In November 2013, the album, titled The Stone, became available for pre-order in various exclusive packages on the site PledgeMusic. The packages included early MP3 downloads, signed CDs and one-off personalised items. The Stone was released on February 18, 2014. Andre Cymone released his sixth studio album, 1969, on April 7, 2017, via BandCamp and iTunes. Discography Albums Livin' in the New Wave (1982), Columbia #49 US R&B Survivin' in the 80s (1983), Columbia #28 US R&B AC (1985), Columbia #31 US R&B The Stone (2014), Blindtango Black Man in America EP (2016), Blindtango 1969 (2017), Blindtango Singles "Livin' in the New Wave" (1982) "Kelly's Eyes" #107 Hot 100 #72 R&B charts (1982) "Survivin' in the 80s" (1983) "Make Me Wanna Dance" (1983) #37 R&B charts "What Are We Doing Here (1983) "Body Thang featuring Germain Brooks (1983) "The Dance Electric" (1985) #10 R&B charts "Satisfaction" (1985) "Lipstick Lover" (1985) References 1958 births Living people Musicians from Minneapolis American funk bass guitarists American male bass guitarists Columbia Records artists The Revolution (band) members 20th-century African-American male singers American male singers American rhythm and blues bass guitarists American rock singers American soul singers American funk singers American rhythm and blues singers American rock bass guitarists Record producers from Minnesota