theblackgundam: Did you even have to ask? Detroit native Anita Baker had a stellar first album in 1983's "The Songstress" that showed promise. Unfortunately (or fortunately), Anita Baker was in a bitter label dispute for the next two (!) years before linking up with her former Chapter 8 partner/producer Michael J. Powell & Elektra Records. The result? A three album run of crossover Jazz/R&B that defined the mid-late 80's in an era of electro-boogie/synth funk/pop-driven R&B/Soul music. #anitabaker #rhythmandblues #jazz #soulmusic #soulbounce #michaeljpowell #30daysofsoul #blackmusicmonth #elektrarecords #80ssoloartist