Jody Watley’s “Real Love” was the first single to emerge from her 1989 sophomore album, Larger Than Life. Watley co-wrote “Real Love” with longtime personal and professional collaborator, André Cymone. Prince’s childhood friend and former bandmate worked with Watley on her debut, co-writing every song. Three top ten singles and aContinue Reading
Howard Hewett left the group Shalamar in 1985 to start a solo career and in 1986 his debut album, I Commit To Love, was released on the Elektra label. Leon Sylvers III had shaped Shalamar’s dance-oriented sound as the house producer of Dick Griffey’s SOLAR Records. Griffey and Soul Train founder DonContinue Reading
 Is the new music market shrinking? Las Vegas May 2022 They've Invited Us BAAACK!!🥳ABXO⤠pic.twitter.com/ovUKIbRTkB — Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) January 26, 2022 Is Anita Baker officially un-retired now that she has a Las Vegas residency? What made Howard Hewett publicly apologize to Jody Watley after 40 years?Continue Reading
Shalamar’s reputation as exclusive makers of party music was challenged in 1980 with the release of “This Is For The Lover In You.” The group was known for their feel-good songs like “Take That To The Bank,” “Uptown Festival, ” “Right In The Socket” and “Second Time Around.” As theContinue Reading