Newcleus is an influential American electro and old school hip hop group that emerged in the early 1980s. Known for pioneering the use of vocoders and synthesizers, their music played a significant role in shaping the electro-funk and freestyle genres. Among the group's most notable members are Ben "Cozmo D" Cenac and his cousin Monique Angevin, who contributed to their distinctive sound. Their most famous track, "Jam-On's Revenge (Jam On It)," is considered a classic of the electro-hip hop genre.