The Wild Pair

The Wild Pair, whose real names are Bruce DeShazer and Marv Gunn, was a singing duo who were primarily known for their 1989 hit duet with Paula Abdul, "Opposites Attract" (in the video they were credited as MC Skat Kat). They have also provided background vocals on her other hits, "Forever Your Girl" and "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me."

"Opposites Attract" was an international hit. In the U.S., it peaked at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles, No. 3 R&B, and No. 24 Dance/Club Play. The song was featured on 3 of her albums, Forever Your Girl (No. 1 Billboard 200, No. 10 R&B, RIAA certified 7X Platinum), Shut Up And Dance (No. 7 Billboard 200, No. 65 R&B, RIAA certified Platinum), and the 2000 release Greatest Hits.

"Opposites Attract" was not the Wild Pair's only hit. In 1992, singer Stacy Earl released her single "Romeo & Juliet" which was a duet with The Wild Pair. The song reached the Top 40 of Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart.

DeShazer (also known as Tony Christian) and Gunn had previously been members of the band Mazarati, who were proteges of Prince and Brownmark.^[1][2]

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