Nu Shooz – I Can’t Wait
Nu Shooz – I Can’t Wait (1986)
Directed by: Jim Blashfield
Nu Shooz’s “I Can’t Wait,” released in February 1986, is a quintessential freestyle and pop track that propelled the Portland-based band into the international spotlight. Originally featured on their 1985 album *Tha’s Right*, the song gained prominence after being remixed by Dutch DJ Peter Slaghuis, leading to its inclusion on the 1986 album *Poolside*. The track achieved significant commercial success, reaching number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, number two on the Hot Black Singles chart, and topping the Hot Dance Club Play chart. Internationally, it secured the number one spot in Canada and number two in the United Kingdom. The accompanying music video, directed by Jim Blashfield, features lead singer Valerie Day in a surreal, animated setting, complementing the song’s upbeat and catchy rhythm.
