Carol Jiani

Carol Jiani's "Hit N Run Lover" established itself as an enduring favorite in the Hi-NRG landscape of the 1980s, retaining its pull especially inside gay circles long after its debut. It ascended to number one on the disco chart in May 1981, remaining in steady rotation with DJs for years to come and turning up on scattered compilation albums. Though she cut additional tracks including "Dancing in the Rain" (1984), the Nigerian-born, Canada-based singer stayed inextricably linked to "Hit N Run Lover," eclipsed by the scale of its own breakthrough. A handful of career-spanning collections appeared during the 1990s, while numerous recordings received fresh vinyl pressings.