Starpoint was one of the greatest lazer soul bands to grace the 80's with their jams. They were originally called Licyndiana, which is not pronounceable because it is a acronym of the band members' names. They have a similar sound to that of Aurra and hail from Maryland. With the late Renee Diggs' amazing voice and Ernesto and George Phillips' thick pipes, their songs are filled with emotion. Kayode Adeyemo and Ernesto Philips co-wrote much of the songs. The funky synth work and disco guitar are standard fare. They put out records from 1980 till 1990. Kayode went on to write Milli Vanilli's hit, Girl You Know It's True.
I recently found Kayode online and he says, "This is the song that got it all started back in 1980!"
mp3: Starpoint - Wanting You
mp3: Starpoint - It's All Yours
Un lp fantastique...
ReplyDeleteVive le funk :)
Great records. I'm a big fan of "Last Night" as well. Love this blog, btw.
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this is fire.
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Renee Diggs also released a very decent solo album in the 90s. She sadly passed away in 2005.
ReplyDeletei think it goes without saying that most of the bands from the 80's with "star" in their name are choice!
ReplyDeletedude.....that dude did not write milli vanillis girl you know its tru.....
ReplyDeleteit was written by the numarx(baltimore)dj spen,who travels the world as a dj,and kevin lyles,who was vp of def jam under russell simmons and is pres of atlantic or whatever,were part of this group
get it right fellas
Take it up with Kayode foo: http://www.starpointmusic.com/pages/KyAdeyemo.htm
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