It helped Baker build a strong fan base through word-of-mouth. Without major label's support, the album was initially not a success, but featured the R&B hit 'Angel,' peaked at #5. In 1983, Baker released her solo debut album, The Songstress, which produced by Patrick Moten and Otis Smith. Due to the unhappy experience with Arista, Baker was reluctant at first, but finally accepted to record her debut album. He contacted Baker and enticed her to sign as a solo act. In 1982, Otis Smith, an executive who'd worked with Chapter 8, found his new label Beverly Glen Music. Frustrated with the business, Baker decided to leave music behind.

Two singles hit the R&B charts: 'Ready for Your Love,' a duet between Baker and group member Gerald Lyles and the Baker-led 'I Just Wanna Be Your Girl.'Īfter touring extensively, Chapter 8 were subsequently dropped from the label roster. The band eventually got a record deal with Ariola, and their self-titled debut Chapter 8 came out in Fall 1979. Powell, who would later produce her solo works. In 1975, Baker (Mezzo) joined the Detroit-based band, Chapter 8, which featured Michael J. To date, Baker has won eight Grammy Awards, and has four platinum albums and two gold albums to her credit. Ē004: A Night of Rapture (Atlantic / Rhino)Īnita Baker (born January 26, 1958) is an American R&B/soul jazz singer-songwriter.

Ē002: Sweet Love: The Very Best of Anita Baker (Rhino).

đ988: Giving You the Best That I Got (Elektra).

đ983: The Songstress (Beverly Glen Music / Elektra).

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