Komiko
| Company type | Studio ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Defunct | 1982 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | Music recordings |
| Parent | SAM Records |
Komiko was an electronic studio ensemble with a brief existence, signed under SAM Records, an independent label based in New York City. Although Carol Williams was at one point linked to the group, the vocals are attributed to unidentified female singers, presumably guest artists. Their only released track, "Feel Alright," penned by Nick Braddy, had production handled by Darryl Payne and Gary Turnier. The production was credited to Totally Funked Up Productions, Inc., a company located in Delaware.
History
The individuals behind Komiko also contributed to other ephemeral post-disco acts including Vicky D, Sinnamon, and Kreamcicle. Gary R. Turnier was responsible for producing both Komiko and Vicky D, whereas Darryl Payne produced Sinnamon. Before Komiko's formation, Williams recorded "No One Can Do It (Like You)" for Vanguard Records, with production by Payne and Turnier. Nick Braddy, originating from Jamaica, Queens, drew inspiration from groups such as War, Funkadelic, and Chicago. He co-authored multiple songs including "Sure Shot" and "One Step At A Time." Backup vocalist Tracy Weber, who sang on "Sure Shot," was fatally shot prior to the track’s release; her family later approved its distribution.
As a one-hit wonder, Komiko’s "Feel Alright" appeared concurrently on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles and Dance/Disco Top 80 charts. The song stayed on the Dance chart for over eight weeks, reaching a peak position of #32, and climbed to #83 on the Soul Singles chart.
Singles
- "Feel Alright"
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Compilation appearances
- "Feel Alright" included on SAM Dance Classics (1990, Sam Records)
- "Feel Alright" featured in Nervous Does Disco Volume 1 (1991, Nervous Records)
- "Feel Alright" appeared on Nighttime Lovers Volume 6 (2007, PTG Records / Vinyl Masterpiece)
- "Feel Alright" included in Boogie's Gonna Getcha: '80s New York Boogie (2009, Harmless)