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The 1989 debut album expanded on the single's success with several other house-techno perennials:

Grey initially performed her vocals for Saunderson over the phone to confirm they were a fit. Inner City - Big Fun

The Anthem that Defined a Movement: A Deep Dive into Inner City’s "Big Fun" The 1989 debut album expanded on the single's

Reviewers from AllMusic noted that while the production was "decidedly high-tech," Grey’s expressive, big-voiced performance gave the record a "passionate singing" quality that stood out from the era's thinner dance vocals. Chart Dominance and Legacy In 1987, Kevin Saunderson—one of the legendary "Belleville

The creation of "Big Fun" was almost accidental. In 1987, Kevin Saunderson—one of the legendary "Belleville Three" credited with inventing Detroit techno —was working on a backing track in his home studio while still in college. Recognizing it needed a vocal presence, he was introduced to Chicago-based singer Paris Grey through producer Terry "Housemaster" Baldwin.