"Music Is the Key" is the debut single by J.M. Silk, and the first release issued on D.J. International Records in 1985.

The song was written by Steve "Silk" Hurley and successfully entered the US Dance chart, where it climbed to number 9,[ 'J.M. Silk, US peak chart positions'] Retrieved 2 December 2010 while scoring at number 18 for U.S. Maxi-Singles Sale.[ 'J.M. Silk, US peak chart positions'] Retrieved 2 December 2010

Credits and personnel Keith Nunnally – lead vocal Steve Hurley – writer J.M. Silk – producer, mix Farley "Jack Master" Funk – mix Rocky Jones – producer

Official versions "Music Is The Key (House Key)" – 9:15 "Music Is The Key (Basement Key)" – 5:45 "Music Is The Key (Radio Version)" – 5:50 "Music Is The Key (Percussapella Key)" – 7:35

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1986) PeakpositionU.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play9U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales18

See also List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart

References

External links [ Steve "Silk" Hurley] on AllMusic [ J.M. Silk] on AllMusic