Bad Habits

Recorded in New York during the sessions for Jenny Burton's debut solo album as she transitioned from her work with the group C-Bank into a mainstream dance and R&B career. The track paired Burton's powerful lead vocal with contemporary electronic production and club-oriented arrangements. Released as the lead single from Burton's debut album, it became her biggest crossover success and established her as a solo artist beyond the freestyle and dance scenes. The track remains a staple of mid-1980s dance music compilations and continues to receive support from boogie, post-disco and rare-groove DJs. Its combination of synth-driven production and soulful vocals has helped it endure as Burton's signature recording.