Happy Nation the 1992 debut studio album by Ace of Base. They are one of the most successful pop groups who ruled the charts in the 1990s, producing inescapable pop singles, including 10 UK top 40 singles.
Labi Siffre's third album was the first to be produced by Labi himself, who declares it to be "the one where it all came together... singing some of my best songs".
The collection of love songs and observational pieces demonstrate Labi's developing talent, highlights being the hit "Thank Your Lucky Star" and songs like "Not So Long Ago" and "Bless The Telephone".
The album is a soulful fusion of funk, jazz, and R&B, with the track 'I Got The.' gaining iconic status through it's bassline, famously sampled in several hip-hop classics.