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List of hi-NRG artists and songs

List of hi-NRG artists and songs

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Hi-NRG is uptempo disco or electronic dance music usually featuring synthetic bassline octaves. This list contains some examples of hi-NRG artists and songs. Hi-NRG songs by non-hi NRG artists are also included.

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