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Don Blackman’s 1982 debut is a hidden jazz-funk masterpiece, merging soul, funk, and jazz-fusion into a sleek, groove-driven experience crafted by producers Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen for GRP Records. Blackman’s keyboard brilliance and heartfelt vocals shine on tracks like “Heart’s Desire” and “Holding You Loving You.” With playful jams like “Yabba Dabba Doo,” the album balances slick production with bold creativity. Though it flew under the radar commercially, its impact has quietly soared, sampled by hip-hop legends and cherished by collectors. This reissue cements its place as a vital 80s funk cult classic.
Track list:
Yabba Dabba Doo
Heart's Desire
Holding You, Loving You
Deaf Hook-up Connection
You Ain't Hip
Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide
Since You Been Away So Long
Never Miss a Thing
Description
Don Blackman’s 1982 debut is a hidden jazz-funk masterpiece, merging soul, funk, and jazz-fusion into a sleek, groove-driven experience crafted by producers Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen for GRP Records. Blackman’s keyboard brilliance and heartfelt vocals shine on tracks like “Heart’s Desire” and “Holding You Loving You.” With playful jams like “Yabba Dabba Doo,” the album balances slick production with bold creativity. Though it flew under the radar commercially, its impact has quietly soared, sampled by hip-hop legends and cherished by collectors. This reissue cements its place as a vital 80s funk cult classic.
Track list:
Yabba Dabba Doo
Heart's Desire
Holding You, Loving You
Deaf Hook-up Connection
You Ain't Hip
Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide
Since You Been Away So Long
Never Miss a Thing
