Divine

Divine

With productions by Bobby Orlando and a distinctive presence in the early 80s club scene, Divine became a fixture in the Hi-NRG and disco environment. Tracks such as "Shoot Your Shot" and "Native Love (Step By Step)" were regularly played in European clubs and are considered typical examples of the energetic sound of the era. The releases show a close connection to the then-emerging synthesiser and drum machine production.

Divine – Sound & Production Style

The collaboration with producer Bobby Orlando shaped Divine’s releases from the early 1980s. Characteristic features include driving drum machine rhythms, simple basslines and lush synthesisers, which, combined with Divine’s distinctive vocals, create a recognisable Hi-NRG disco sound. Releases appeared on labels such as Break Records and were especially aimed at the club and underground audience. Divine is regarded as an established part of the international dance and queer club scene of that time.

Divine on vinyl – the key releases

The album My First Album (Vinyl LP) contains central club tracks from the early career. The 12-inch edition Shoot your shot 12" Disco Vinyl UK PROMO? (12'' Vinyl Maxi) is particularly sought after in the club context, while Native Love (Step By Step) (12'' Vinyl Maxi) is another example of Divine’s energetic Hi-NRG style.

For collectors of classic 80s club music and Hi-NRG productions, these releases offer direct access to the sound of the scene at the time.

• Genre: Hi-NRG, Disco
• Origin: USA
• Active: 1980s
• Notable: Collaboration with producer Bobby Orlando, key figure in the international club scene