Smith & Mighty, formed by Rob Smith and Ray Mighty in Bristol, England, emerged
in 1987 as a electronic music group. Their early work included breakbeat tracks
"Walk on By" and "Anyone Who Had a Heart", which blended sophisticated
production with hip-hop elements. The duo's fusion of Burt Bacharach's
compositions with contemporary beats anticipated the trip-hop genre's
fascination with adult-pop from the late 1960s. Smith & Mighty produced hits
like "Wishing on a Star" for Fresh 4 and signed with FFRR Records, aiming to
replicate Soul II Soul’s crossover success. Their debut albu...