She eventually signed to the independent label and began working on her debut. In 1982, she received a call from Otis Smith, a former associate who signed Chapter 8 to Ariola, convincing her to refocus her gifts under his then newly-instated imprint in Los Angeles, Beverly Glen Music. Humbled, Baker hit the pavement as a working-class woman in Detroit, pursuing jobs as a waitress and receptionist at a law firm. Legend has it that Arista executives weren’t exactly sold on Baker as a vocalist and didn’t believe she had “star potential.” That same year, they were dropped from the label when Arista Records acquired it. The group signed with the short-lived label, Ariola and released their self-titled debut in 1979, with modest success. īefore becoming a singular phenomenon in romantic soul, Anita Baker made her first stint on the music front as a lead vocalist in the Detroit soul unit, Chapter 8. Click “Next Album” below to explore each album or view the full album index here. So while we grab the popcorn 🍿 and watch the meltdowns, know that Beyoncé always understands the brief: “You know you’re that bÎtçh when you cause all this conversation”….Editor’s Note: The Albumism staff has selected what we believe to be the 100 Most Dynamic Debut Albums Ever Made, representing a varied cross-section of genres, styles and time periods. (And yet this is why you work in Burger King 🍔 and Bey has a creative team who know how to effectively execute marketing and A&R so that her name remains in your mouth, and in your dreams 💁🏾‍♀️) All this is Beyoncé seeking attention!!!! (And yet a remix does not infringe on chart rules? 🤔 What exactly is your concern? So many others have collaborated with Madonna, who can also say NO btw – most of your faves could not get Madonna to say yes to a remix like this ….)ģ. She’s desperate and needed Madonna to get to number 1!! (Do you know how many remixes others have issued for their singles before Beyoncé?! Janet? Mariah? Madonna? Michael? Prince? Any pop artist?)Ģ. Whewwwwwwww Chile!!!!! Haterz be up early convulsing, wondering how they gon’ make it to the shower without takin they eyes off the innernet for news about their tormentor.

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