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L.A. Reid Discography
The following is a list of recordings which have been worked on by musician, songwriter, and record producer L.A. Reid. Discography 1977 *"Third Rock" - Pure Essence (by then known simply as Essence, as featured on ''WEBN - The Album Project #2'') - Drums, Percussion 1983 *''Street Beat'' - The Deele - Drums, Vocals (Background) 1985 *''Material Thangz'' - The Deele - Percussion, Drums innDrum, Oberheim DMX Producer, Programming 1986 * ''Lovers'' – Babyface - Mixing, Producer, Composer *'' Daydreamin''' - Dynasty - Drums innDrum Percussion, Producer 1987 *''Circumstantial Evidence'' - Shalamar - Drums, Programming *''Just Gets Better with Time'' - The Whispers - Drums, Percussion, Producer * ''Pebbles'' – Pebbles - Producer, Vocals (Background), Musician *'' Eyes of a Stranger'' - The Deele - Producer, Musician (Drums) 1988 * ''Don't Be Cruel'' - Bobby Brown - Producer * ''Karyn White'' - Karyn White - Vocals (Background), Drums, Producer, Percussion *''Forever Your Gi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pure Essence
Pure Essence were an American R&B band from Cincinnati, Ohio, originally consisting of Steve "Tuck" Walters, Jerome "Mouse" Richmond, Toby Rivers, Tony Coats, Dwight Trible, Larry Middleton, Antonio "L.A." Reid, and Kevin "Kayo" Roberson. The band released only one record, in 1976, and achieved limited regional fame during their tenure. But they received wider attention and acclaim nearly three decades later after one of their songs, "Third Rock", was sampled by producer/musician RJD2 on the track "Clean Living" (2004). The group's songs later appeared on the '' Chrome Children'' compilation album (2005), the '' Saints Row 2'' video game soundtrack (2008), and the '' Soul Cal: Funky Disco & Modern Soul, 1971–82'' compilation album (2012). A 2006 issue of ''The Fader'' called Pure Essence a "crucial soul-rock outfit" of the 1970s. Biography When Steve "Tuck" Walters and Jerome "Mouse" Richmond joined Cincinnati band Mother's Pride in the early-mid 1970s, they helped lead the gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karyn White (album)
''Karyn White'' is the debut album by American R&B singer Karyn White. The album was released on September 6, 1988, by Warner Bros., and went to #1 on the R&B albums chart for seven weeks the following year. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA on April 4, 1989. It gave her four hits, " The Way You Love Me", "Superwoman", "Love Saw It" and " Secret Rendezvous". The former three were #1 singles on the R&B chart, and all except "Love Saw It" were Top-10 successes on the Hot 100 ("Love Saw It" never appeared on the pop chart at all). A re-issue in late 1989 of "Secret Rendezvous" in the UK reached #22, as opposed to the original top 50 placing. "Superwoman" became her biggest hit there, reaching #11 in the UK Singles Chart. White co-wrote two songs on the album. Track listing Personnel *Karyn White – lead and backing vocals *Babyface – acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards, backing and duet vocals * O'Bryan Burnette, Carmen Carter, Shaun Earl, Kim Eurisa, Niki Hari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tender Lover
''Tender Lover'' is the second studio album by American R&B singer-songwriter and musician Babyface. The album was released on July 23, 1989. It is the follow-up to his debut '' Lovers'' (1986). It was his first album with SOLAR (Sound of Los Angeles Records) after the label entered into a distribution deal with Epic Records. In some regions of Europe, ''Tender Lover'' was released with a different cover picture and simply titled ''Babyface''. Background Babyface and fellow songwriter/producer Daryl Simmons first met each other as teenagers in Indianapolis, Indiana. The two played in a couple of bands together and later joined the funk outfit Manchild. The band recorded two albums before disbanding in the late 1970s. Cincinnati-based band Midnight Star came to perform in Indianapolis, which became good friends with Babyface and Simmons. Babyface then left Indianapolis for Cincinnati to write songs with Midnight Star - one of which became the song "Slow Jam" from their 1983 al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghostbusters II
''GhostbustersII'' is a 1989 American supernatural comedy film directed and produced by Ivan Reitman, and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. The film stars Bill Murray, Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Ramis, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson, and Annie Potts. It is the sequel to the 1984 film ''Ghostbusters'' and the second film in the ''Ghostbusters'' franchise. Set five years after the events of the first film, the Ghostbusters have been sued and put out of business after the destruction caused during their battle with the deity Gozer. When a new paranormal threat emerges, the Ghostbusters reunite to combat it and save the world. After the success of ''Ghostbusters'', Columbia Pictures wanted a sequel but struggled to overcome objections from the cast and crew. As with the first film, Aykroyd and Ramis collaborated on the script, which went through many variations. The pair wanted to convey a message about the consequences of negative human emotions in large cities. They ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Every Little Step
"Every Little Step" is a 1989 single by American singer Bobby Brown, written by L.A. Reid and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and released by MCA Records. Released as the fourth single on his second album ''Don't Be Cruel'' it reached number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number one on the Hot Black Singles chart, and number six on the UK Singles Chart in 1989. The song also appears on Brown's remix album '' Dance!...Ya Know It!''. The single garnered Brown's first career Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 32nd Grammy Awards in 1990. Composition and production Around the time ''Don't Be Cruel'' was in production, Reid was dating singer Pebbles, who later became his wife. Inspired by his relationship with his girlfriend at the time, he wrote and co-produced the song with Edmonds, intending to give it to the group Midnight Star. Bobby Brown, however, heard a demo of the song and liked it instantly, which led to its inclusion on ''Don't Be Cruel.'' Brown p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Jacksons
The Jackson 5 (sometimes stylized as the Jackson 5ive, also known as the Jacksons) are an American pop band composed of members of the Jackson family. The group was founded in 1964 in Gary, Indiana, and for most of their career consisted of brothers Jackie Jackson, Jackie, Tito Jackson, Tito, Jermaine Jackson, Jermaine, Marlon Jackson, Marlon and Michael Jackson, Michael. They were managed by their father Joe Jackson (manager), Joe Jackson. The group were among the first African Americans, African American performers to attain a crossover following. The Jackson 5 performed in talent shows and clubs on the Chitlin' Circuit, then signed with Steeltown Records in 1967 and released two singles. In 1968, they left Steeltown Records and signed with Motown, where they were the first group to debut with four consecutive number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart with the songs "I Want You Back", "ABC (The Jackson 5 song), ABC", " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2300 Jackson Street
''2300 Jackson Street'' is the sixteenth and final studio album by American group the Jacksons, and their final album for record label Epic, released in the United States on May 28, 1989. This is the group's first and only album produced without Michael and Marlon, both of whom left the group following the conclusion of their 1984 Victory Tour (although both appear on the title track). The group's final album peaked at No. 59 on the US ''Billboard'' Top Pop Albums chart and at No. 14 on the US Top Black Albums chart, and would sell over half a million copies worldwide. Overview In a Billboard story June 17, 1989 about the release of ''2300 Jackson Street'', Jackie Jackson was quoted saying "After the ''Victory'' album, our backs were against the wall...At first no one at CBS paid us any attention..." When the label heard "Alright With Me" and "If You'd Only Believe", they flew promotion staff for a meeting at Tito's Los Angeles home studio in a show of support. The managem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucky Charm (song)
"Lucky Charm" is a 1989 single by Suns of Light Suns of Light are an American R&B boy band, originally known as the Boys. Biography Originating from Carson, California, the Suns of Light are composed of brothers Khiry, Hakeem, Tajh and Bilal Abdulsamad. Their parents are Angela Satterwhite ... (as the Boys). The single was their follow up to their debut single, "Dial My Heart", and hit number one on the Hot Black Singles chart for one week. References 1988 songs 1989 singles Songs written by Babyface (musician) Songs written by Daryl Simmons Song recordings produced by Babyface (musician) Song recordings produced by L.A. Reid Motown singles {{1980s-R&B-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dial My Heart
"Dial My Heart" is the 1988 debut single by the Boys The single on the Motown label was a crossover hit for the group, peaking at No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' R&B singles chart and No. 13 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1988-1990. It was the group's only entry on the Dance chart, peaking at number 18. The single entered the UK singles charts The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-s ... on November 5, 1988; it rose to a high of number 61, and remained in the charts for 4 weeks. Charts References 1988 debut singles 1988 songs Motown singles New jack swing songs Song recordings produced by Babyface (musician) Song recordings produced by L.A. Reid Songs written by Babyface (musician) Songs written by Daryl Simmons Songs written by L.A. Reid {{1980s-R&B-song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheena Easton
Sheena Shirley Easton (; born 27 April 1959) is a Scottish singer and actress. Easton came into the public eye in an episode of the first British musical reality television programme '' The Big Time: Pop Singer'', which recorded her attempts to gain a record contract and her eventual signing with EMI Records. Easton's first two singles, " Modern Girl" and " 9 to 5", both entered the UK Top Ten. She became one of the most successful British female performers of the 1980s. A six-time Grammy nominee in the US, Easton is a two-time Grammy Award winner, winning Best New Artist in 1982 and Best Mexican-American Performance in 1985, for her duet with Luis Miguel on the song " Me Gustas Tal Como Eres". She has received five US Gold albums and one US Platinum album. She has recorded 15 studio albums, released 45 singles total worldwide, and had 20 consecutive US singles, including 15 US Top 40 singles, seven US Top Tens and one US #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1981 and 1991. She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lover In Me (album)
''The Lover in Me'' is the ninth studio album by Scottish singer Sheena Easton. It was released in November 1988 and was her debut for MCA. The album has a more Urban/R&B sound than Easton's previous recordings due to the production by well-known acts such as L.A. Reid, Babyface and John "Jellybean" Benitez. The album's title track became a major hit, reaching #2 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and #15 on the UK Singles Chart. The album reached #44 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and #30 in the UK Albums Chart, and was certified Gold by the RIAA. It is one of Easton's best selling albums to date and returned her to the US and UK charts. Significantly, in the UK it was her first charting album for over five years, with the lead single becoming her first top 20 hit in nearly eight years. In 2006, Cherry Red Records (UK) re-released ''The Lover in Me'', remastered and with added bonus tracks. On May 27, 2016, the album was officially released in the US for digital download on iTunes. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mac Band
The Mac Band was an American R&B group from Flint, Michigan, formed by four brothers as the primary vocalists. They are best remembered for their 1988 hit " Roses Are Red". Overview The group's first album, ''The Mac Band featuring the McCampbell Brothers'' included production by Babyface and members of Atlantic Starr, and one of the tracks from the album, " Roses Are Red" reached No. 1 on the U.S. R&B chart and reached the top 10 A top ten list is a list of the ten highest-ranking items of a given category. Top Ten or Top 10 may also refer to: Media *Top 10, a common record chart for the ten most popular songs of the week in the musical chart of a country *''America's Top ... of the UK Singles Chart. Several additional singles were released from this album, with a couple of them becoming minor R&B hits. Their second album, mostly written by Gary Taylor, was not as successful. Charles McCampbell now runs a music studio in Duncanville, Texas. Derrick McCampb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
