Steppin' Out

When you dive into Steppin' Out, you're met with an energy that invites you to move from the very first moment. The song, released in 1981, features a rhythm that Record World described as a "big energetic beat", with powerful brass and polished choruses that feel very well assembled. It's a track that stands out for its disco and funk sound, capturing that characteristic vibe of the era. The composition is the work of a team that includes Ronald Nathan Bell, Claydes Charles Smith, George Melvin Brown, James "J.T." Taylor, Robert Spike Mickens, Robert Earl Bell, and Eumir Deodato, who created a piece that, with its 4 minutes and 45 seconds of duration, became an important single from the album Something Special.

This track was recorded and released in 1981 under the De-Lite label, and was part of Something Special, the thirteenth studio album by Kool & the Gang. The record continued the band's streak of hits, achieving platinum certification. Steppin' Out reached number 12 on the R&B chart and number 89 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song had a reissue in 2004, adding the voice of Beverley Knight for the remix album The Hits: Reloaded. As a curiosity, the B-side of this single was Love Festival.