Diana Ross - I'm Coming Out

Year Released: 1980 (from the album Diana)
Genre: Disco, Funk, Pop, R&B.
Detailed Description Containing Key Facts: "I'm Coming Out" is an iconic and empowering anthem by the legendary Diana Ross, released in 1980 from her highly successful album Diana, which was entirely produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards of Chic. This track is a quintessential example of Chic's signature sound applied to a pop superstar, featuring a instantly recognizable, buoyant bassline by Bernard Edwards, sharp rhythm guitar by Nile Rodgers, and tight, driving drums. Lyrically, while widely embraced as a gay anthem for its message of self-affirmation and breaking free, Ross stated it was originally conceived about her personal emergence from her former group, The Supremes, and her individual stardom. Its infectious groove, uplifting message, and immaculate production have made it a timeless dancefloor filler and a pop culture touchstone.