This is a self produced track by Miami artist Michael Sterling. It was released by Success Records in 1983. This track combines a pop lock'n beat, great modern soul vocals, and a little garage house flavor to create a really unique sound. The cop sirens would become a theme later in his career as he played bass in Inner Circle, who is responsible for the pseudo reggae track Bad Boys (What Cha Gonna Do). Sterling is still making music, but his output seems to be strictly limited to smooth jamz.
I have been interested in the pre-Miami Bass sound from this region for a while, and this track makes me to dive deeper to see what else is out there. Also, a portion of this cut sounds pretty good as a ringtone.
Michael Sterling - Desperate
Ringtone
Thanks. Great track!
ReplyDeleteThat ring tone is amazing.
ReplyDeleteProphet meets MJ. So damn good!
ReplyDeleteGreat synthgroove ! I looked for awhile to find his album "The Artist", as mentioned on the posted label above.
ReplyDeleteHe released an album with that title in 1986, but on an independent label called "New", and without the track "Desperate" , lol.