Karimba (Key Key Karimba)

Released in 1987 under the EMI label, 'Key Key Karimba' stands as a distinct entry in the discography of the Italian new wave project Baltimora. Coming several years after the massive international success of 'Tarzan Boy,' this release arrived during a period when the project, led by vocalist Jimmy McShane, was seeking to maintain its momentum within the synth-pop and Italo-disco scenes. The track reflects the production trends of the late eighties, characterized by bright, synthesized arrangements and a rhythmic, dance-oriented composition.

The design of the record, bearing the catalog number SEC-535, adheres to the established visual identity of EMI's continental European pressings of the era. While the project was often defined by the polished, upbeat aesthetic crafted by producer Maurizio Bassi, 'Key Key Karimba' represents the later phase of the group's output. It is viewed by music historians as a testament to the brief but intense peak of the Euro-pop sound that dominated dance floors across Europe during the middle of the decade.