S3E20: MJ Region 7v10(Wonder/MSM)

This bracket battle brings us a fascinating clash between two very different flavors of 80s. It’s the smooth sophistication of established royalty versus the infectious energy of rising stars. In one corner, we have Stevie Wonder's "I Just Called to Say I Love You," the (kinda shitty) 7-seed that dominated 1984, proving that even legends could join in on the decade's love affair with synth, drum machines, and glossy production. Standing opposite Stevie is Miami Sound Machine's "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You," the 10-seed that brought Latin heat to mainstream America with Gloria Estefan's powerhouse vocals and an irresistible groove, that helped usher in the unstoppable rise of dance-pop that would rule the latter half of the decade.It's Motown royalty meets Miami Vice energy. Will Wonder's timeless charm and crossover appeal prove too strong, or can the Miami Sound Machine shake things up with pure kinetic 80s euphoria? VOTE!Here is a screenshot of the moment of “pretend like you are dead”…you make the call—zombie or NOT a zombie? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the80sest.substack.com