Pleasure

Formed in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.

Original group members were:

Dennis Springer (Tenor and Soprano Sax)

Dan Brewster (Trombone)

Marlon 'The Magician' McClain (Guitars and Background Vocals)

Bruce Carter (b. Bruce Edward Carter, 28th December 1956, d. 12th August 2006, Portland, Oregan, U.S.A., Drums)

Tony Collins (Trumpet / Flugelhorn)

Donald Hepburn (Keyboards and Background Vocals)

Michael Hepburn (Keyboards and Background Vocals)

Nathaniel Phillips (Bass and Background Vocals)

Bruce Smith (Percussion and Background Vocals)

Sherman Davis (Lead Vocals and Background Vocals)

Pleasure blended soul, funk and jazz with a tough street edge and became a cult group on the underground black music scene of the late 70's.

Bruce Edward Carter, as a teenager, formed a Portland R & B band called the Franchise with friends Marlon McClain on guitar and Nathaniel Phillips on bass.

In 1972, the band merged with a rival band, the Soul Masters, to form Pleasure.

Strong Love is an amazing smooth jazz funk - soul tune...I just adore this sound!

Enjoy ;)

Year : 1979

Label :  Beat Goes Public Bgp

Chaka Khan

From the moment Chaka came on the music scene, as a member of the sophistofunk band Rufus, one of the first multi-racial pop/rock/soul bands, it was apparent that someone of vocal importance was emerging. Chaka was a new breed of singer -- self-taught and she bluntly ignored tradition. When it wasn't fashionable for singers to record their own background vocals, Khan made her own fashion statement and arranged her own -- laying down one track while assembling another -- competing with herself endlessly until all of her trademark vocals were seamlessly matched. Chaka's unprecedented contralto and incalculable vocal range, originality and delivery (not to mention her sublime physical presence!), set new standards in the music world and in recent years, Chaka's style has been emulated by a legion of female singers. Although imitation is the sincerest form of flattery -- Chaka Khan is clearly in a class by herself. Her vocal style, identifiable in a flash, is a major force of nature in music, a sound like no other. When Chaka first emerged, she was a young girl from Chicago with relentless enthusiasm and a God-given talent for singing. Born Yvette Marie Stevens on March 23, 1953, in the Chicago suburb of Great Lakes, she formed her first group, The Crystalettes, at the age of 11 and began her professional career at 15. While still in high school, she joined the Afro-Arts Theater, a group which toured with Motown great Mary Wells, and a few years later, while working on the Black Panthers' breakfast program, she adopted the name Chaka, which is African for "Woman of Fire". Her full African name is Chaka Adunne Aduffe Yemoja Hodarhi Karifi. She later acquired Khan from a brief marriage in her late teens. After quitting school in 1969, Khan joined the group Lyfe, soon exiting to join another dance band, The Babysitters. She worked as a file clerk by day and sang in local clubs at night. At 18, she made her move to Los Angeles and hooked up with a group of fledgling musicians called Rufus. Two years later, in 1973, their self-titled debut album "Rufus" was released. Their second album "Rags To Rufus" (1974) contained the Grammy award winning classic "Tell Me Something Good", and all of a sudden they found themselves being the name on everybody's lips. Chaka had set out to become a singer and instantly became a star. In the years to come, Rufus and Chaka Khan would prove to be one of the most influential pop, rock, funk and R&B groups around and the central reason was Khan's amazing vocal talents and electrifying stage presence. With a string of classic gold and platinum albums like "Rufusized", "Ask Rufus", "Street Player" and "Masterjam", the band endured as one of music's most popular and successful groups of the seventies. In 1978, Chaka made her solo album debut and had an instant hit with "I'm Every Woman", penned by Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson. She was now a star in her own right and enjoyed great success with her following albums "Naughty" (1980), "What Cha' Gonna Do For Me" (1981) and "Chaka Khan" (1982). Chaka would continue to record three more albums with Rufus but it was inevitable that she eventually would step out her own. In 1983, she left the group for good. And after Chaka -- there was no more Rufus. They said "thank you and goodbye" with one of the best live albums ever released -- "Live: Stompin At The Savoy". The album produced the immortal Grammy winning single "Ain't Nobody", which turned out to be one of their biggest hits and a song that, maybe more than any other, defines the inimitable vocal style of Chaka Khan. Chaka Khan is among the few singers who have left a group and continued to reap ever greater success. Album after album has produced Top Ten hits including "I'm Every Woman", "This Is My Night", "Got To Be There", "What Cha' Gonna Do For Me", and her biggest hit "I Feel For You" -- the rap-tinged Prince classic which scored on the charts in 1984 and earned her a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Female Vocalist. Chaka has always delighted in working with an outstanding array of talented contemporaries across genres. She has contributed to more than 70 different albums, working with artists as diverse as David Bowie, Quincy Jones, The Manhattan Transfer, Lenny White, Joe Henderson, Eric Clapton, Gladys Knight, Stephen Bishop, Guru, Joni Mitchell and Brandy. On her own recordings, she's hosted guests like The Artist, Miles Davis, Bobby McFerrin, Larry Graham, Queen Latifah, Dizzy Gillespie, Me'Shell Ndeg閛cello and the guys of Toto. Always searching for ways to execute her originality and inspiration, Chaka recorded a jazz album, "Echoes Of An Era" (1982). This album ran the gamut of musical moods that served notice of a creative giant step for the richly talented and dynamic singer. Heavily involved in charitable work, Chaka Khan has established The Chaka Khan Foundation to assist drug and alcohol treatment and/or services for women and their children, to support battered women and those with HIV. Says Chaka: "It's time to build up and time to give back." Her life harmonious and focused, Khan is just as likely to be at a 1PM board meeting about her foundation and starring at a sold out 10PM concert. Chaka's most recent album "Come 2 My House" (1998) is a classic blend of her talent and demonstrates even further growth of her vocal abilities and creative prowess. She is what she is and she'll only do what she likes. Many people like to place her in the soul and R&B category, some call her a jazz singer -- some might even call her a disco diva. Nothing could be more wrong. On her albums you will find everything from bittersweet soul ballads, blistering pop covers, funk-drenched rap, smoky jazz renderings and all the way through the jungle to energetic rock n' roll, spiritual gospel, powerful disco, syncopated funk, steamy R&B and, yes -- back again. "Come 2 My House" was co-produced by The Artist and Chaka and proves, yet again, ample evidence that Chaka Khan will always transcend any categorization. Like any other singer, Chaka Khan has been given several more or less fitting nicknames. But no, she's not the Queen of Soul, not the Godmother of R&B nor the Grand Lady of Funk. Yes, she may me divalicious -- but she's not a soul or disco diva. Chaka has perfected a style, a sizzling stage presence and intimacy with her adoring fans that keeps them stuck like glue. The New York Times once wrote: "Chaka Khan's singing is extraordinary. She can coo with a girlish sweetness, cut to the bone with a nasal Dinah Washington, turn, whisper a breathy invitation or proclaim high-flying jubilation." In New York Newsday, the words were equally flattering: "Her huge voice refuses to acknowledge any state other than sheer ecstasy." My Fav tune ever...CLOUDS!!!! An incredible display of vocals by the great Chaka Khan,,with great accompaniment of Whitney and Cissy Houston, Mark Stevens,Charlotte Crossley and Chaka herself on background vox! Year : 1980 Label : Warner Bros Rec.

The Reddings

My Big friend...Mr. Fiorello Super Funky Deejay suggested me this amazing tune from " The Reddings " ...


A lil bit of Biography....


Formed in Macon, Georgia, U.S.A.

The Reddings comprised of:

Dexter Redding (bass and vocals)

Otis Redding III (guitar)

and Mark Locket (piano, drums and lead vocals)

The Reddings were a trio, two of whom were the sons of the late Otis Redding.

The third member was their cousin Mark Locket who pitched in on keyboards and drums.

Vocalist / bassist Dexter and guitarist Otis Redding II teamed up with Locket on 1980's 'The Awakening' for Believe In A Dream Records / Columbia.

A follow up album, for Epic Records arrived in 1983, entitled 'Back To Basics' that included the popular ballad track 'Make Plans For Me Too'.

Otis Redding Ill also wrote 'The Smurf' for Tyrone Brunson in 1982.

The group then recorded two more LPs for Polydor, 'If Looks Could Kill' in 1985 and 'The Reddings' in 1988.

Their biggest hit was 'Remote Control,' a number six R & B single in 1980.

Year : 1982

Label : CBS

Mantra

Mantra was an Atlanta based band produced by Larry Blackmon & Cameo!

Mint Condition feat Charlie Wilson ( Gap Band )

Formed in the early '80s in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Mint Condition began as lead singer Stokley Williams, guitarist Homer O'Dell, keyboardist Larry Waddell, keyboardist/saxophonist Jeff Allen, keyboardist/guitarist Keri Lewis, and guitarist/bassist Rick Kinchen.

The six talented musicians combine a variety of influences and experiences to shape their own sound. Williams began playing classic West African instruments at the age of four, while O'Dell grew up listening to his father play blues bass and singing with him in a family group. Waddell played in a recording arts band at school and mastered keyboards by listening to jazz greats Oscar Peterson and Herbie Hancock. Exposed to his father's extensive jazz collection, Allen played keyboards and sax in local bands throughout his high school years, as Lewis was mastering keyboards, percussion, and guitar while attending school. Kinchen's first and strongest influence was his family, all of whom played instruments and encouraged his interest in music. He developed his skills as a bass player by listening to records by Stanley Clarke and Louis Johnson of the Brothers Johnson. Kinchen played in various bands in his native Chicago and performed at several productions at Kennedy-King College before moving to the Twin Cities.

The band was featured at the 1986 Minnesota Black Musician Awards program and built a strong core following for themselves in a five-state area (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Dakota, and Nebraska) as a result of their dazzling, highly energetic live shows. Mint Condition came to the attention of Minneapolis soul producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis as a result of a showcase performance in 1989. The band had steady success beginning with the hits "(Breaking My Heart) Pretty Brown Eyes" and "Forever in Your Eyes" from their debut Meant to Be Mint, and with "Nobody Does It Betta" and "(U Send Me) Swinging" from their second album From the Mint Factory; they continued with the platinum success of the single "What Kind of Man Would I Be" from their gold album Definition of a Band. Going into the 21st century, Mint Condition was the only high profile R&B/pop band with a major-label recording represented by their excellent Life's Aquarium, issued in November 1999. ~ Ed Hogan, All Music Guide

Year : 1999

Label : Universal

Instant Funk

IPhiladelphia based Funk & Disco band.

Instant funk formed in the early 70s by Raymond Earl, Scotty Miller and guitarist Kim Miller originally called The Music Machine. Music Machine started out backing local Philladelphia act, The TJN's. In 1971 their manager Jackie Ellis decided to rename the band Instant Funk because of their ability to, "find a groove and lock in to it instantly."

Bunny Sigler discovered the band and they became his backing band before becoming a feature band in their own right. They released their first independent album, "Get Down With the Philly Jump," in 1976.

Members:
Raymond Earl (bass)
Scotty Miller (drums)
Kim Miller (guitar)
Dennis Richardson (keyboards)
James Carmichael (lead vocals)
Larry Davis (horns)
Eric Huff (horns)
Johnny Onderlinde (horns)
George Bell
Charles Williams (percussion)

Year : 1978
Label : Salsoul

Atlantic Starr

The group was started in 1976 in White Plains, New York by trumpeter Duke Jones (who left the band prior to their first recordings), drummer Porter Carroll Jr., bassist Clifford Archer, percussionist and flautist Joseph Phillips, and three brothers: David Lewis (vocals and guitar), Wayne Lewis (keyboards and vocals), and Jonathan Lewis (percussion and trombone). Other members of the band were lead singer Sharon Bryant (who was later replaced by Barbara Weathers), trumpeter William Sudderth, and saxophonist Damon Rentie (who was replaced by Koran Daniels). In 1977 the band came to Westwood, California and performed on the nightclub scene under the name "Newban" which was changed on their debut hit single.

Throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, Atlantic Starr scored several hits on the R&B charts. However, significant crossover success (onto the pop charts) did not come until halfway into the 80s, with the release of their As The Band Turns album, and the single "Secret Lovers." By this time, the band had pared itself down to a quintet, consisting of the three Lewis brothers, Phillips, and Weathers. In 1987, the band solidified their pop success by scoring a #1 pop (and R&B) hit with "Always," a slow jam off their album All In The Name Of Love. Following this success, Weathers left for a solo career, and she was replaced by Porscha Martin for the band's next album, 1988's We're Movin' Up. Although this album was not quite as successful as its predecessor, it did produce another #1 R&B hit with "My First Love."

The band would continue to score hits on both the R&B and Pop charts into the early 90s. 1991 saw the introduction of yet another new female lead singer, when Martin was replaced by Rachel Oliver for the album, Love Crazy[1]. This album featured the band's biggest hit of the 90s, with "Masterpiece" reaching #3 on both the pop and R&B charts in early 1992.The Group toured to Japan in 1992 with yet another lead vocalist at the helm "Crystal Blake" (Studio vocalist for Stevie Wonder,and lead on " Bust A Move" w/ Youmg M.C.)

Following the release of Love Crazy, Atlantic Starr's relationship with Warner Bros. Records dissolved, and in 1994, the band recorded one album for Arista: Time. That album was a commercial disappointment and the single "I'll Remember You" only made it to the fifties on Billboard's R&B and pop singles charts. Time (which was David Lewis' last album with the band) found a fifth female singer, Aisha Tanner, replacing Oliver. And when 1999's Legacy was distributed by the small, independent Street Solid label, Atlantic Starr unveiled yet another lineup—one that consisted of two Lewis Brothers (Wayne and Jonathan) as well as Oliver (who had returned and replaced Tanner) and a new male singer named DeWayne Woods. Although Legacy received little attention, Atlantic Starr still continue to perform.








Year: A&M Records
Label: 1983

Bobby Thurston

Soul singer Bobby Thurston was a native of Washington, D.C., and got his start singing and playing congas with a group called Spectrum Ltd. in his high school years. He caught his break when writers/producers Willie Lester and Rodney Brown heard him sing live, and signed him as part of their attempt to forge a stable of artists in the vein of Philadelphia International. Thurston recorded his first album, Sweetest Piece of the Pie, in 1978, and it was very much in the smooth, mellow Philly soul vein, with help from keyboardist/arranger Al Johnson. Thurston's subsequent recordings for Prelude were more consistently disco-oriented, starting with 1980's double-sided 12" club smash "You Got What It Takes"/"Check Out the Groove." The accompanying LP, You Got What It Takes, became his biggest seller, but the 1981 follow-up, The Main Attraction, was less successful, and Thurston faded from view as disco died out. Steve Huey, All Music Guide








Year: Prelude Records
Label: 1981

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones (better-known for his production of several Michael Jackson records, and has worked with stars such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald) was handed the task of producing the music score for The Italian Job as director Peter Collinson wanted to give the pennyless musician a chance.

Quincy Jones back in the 60's

Apparently Quincy had no job, no money and he and his wife were expecting a baby, but he was talented. So producer Michael Deeley brought Quincy and his family over to England and set then up in a flat in Marble Arch and was commissioned hired.

The production team were worried about the last few minutes of the film as the editing was a little choppy and Quincy was credited in saving the film by creating a music score that pulled it all together.

Get a Bloomin' Move On...
Highly regarded lyricist Don Black wrote the lyrics for the two vocal tracks on the score - On Days Like These and Get a Bloomin' Move On. Matt Monroe sang On Days Like These, as he was working with Don Black at the time.

Music Sheet

Get a Bloomin' Move On (or The Self-Preservation Society as it is sometimes referred to) originated from old East End tunes like My Old Man's a Dustman. Quincy had a fascination with Cockney rhyming slang, he found it very funny and apparently created it for the amusement of the production team.

For years many fans of the film believe that Michael Caine himself is performing the lyrics on the infamous track, and in the book 'The Making of The Italian Job', the author Matthew Field conducts an interview with Caine and he confirmed that he is on the track with many of the other 'lads' from the film!

Quincy Jones and Michael Caine became good friends during the production and they still keep in contact today, they even share the same birthday, March 14th 1933!

Quincy Jones went on to be a highly successful musician, working on over 1600 titles spanning five decades, for more info, visit his website:www.quincyjonesmusic.com

I love this Stevie Wonder's Version..so smooth and Soulful!

Year : 1975

Label : A&M

I Love Vinyl!!!!!

Let's pick one vinyl from this collection...uhm...what about RONNIE LAWS ???

Year : 1980
Label : United Artists

LTD

"Holding On (When Love Is Gone)" was a hit song by R&B/funk band LTD.
 Released from their hit album, Togetherness, the song spent two weeks on top of the R&B single chart in September 1978 .
Jeffrey Osborne is one of my favourite Funk Artists..I just love this tune!

Year : 1978
Label : A&M Records

The McCrarys

The McCrarys was an American family Gospel and R&B group best known for the songs "You" (featuring Stevie Wonder on harmonica), "Lost in Loving You," "Love on a Summer Night" and "Any Ol' Sunday (later covered by Chaka Khan). "Love On A Summer Night" means alot to my musically background. It was one of the first songs that brought me into the scene and made me discover this band, who later became one of my favourite's.

Year: 1982
Label: Capitol Records

A Taste of Honey

A Taste of Honey was the name of an American recording act formed in 1971 by associates Perry Kibble and Donald Ray Johnson. In 1978 they had one of the best known songs of the disco era, "Boogie Oogie Oogie", and in 1981 the song "Sukiyaki". After their popularity waned during the 1980s Johnson went on to record as a solo artist and release the album One Taste Of Honey which produced numerous minor hits. In 2004, singers Hazel Payne (guitar) and Janice-Marie Johnson (bass) reunited for the first time in over 20 years to perform on the PBS specials  Get down tonight  : Disco Explosion and My Music: Funky Soul Superstars.
This is a rare pearl..i love it so much!!!

Year : 1980
Label : Capitol Rec

Aurra

Amazing album " Send your love " ...
A sextet, Aurra featured the vocals of Starlena Young and Curt Jones. Originally released in 1981, none of the set's nine cuts come in under four minutes, but then there are no nine-minute workouts either. The reggae-influenced "Kingston Lady" and their disjointed, disco hit "Are You Single" are the most memorable selections. Every song is pleasant, but often indistinguishable from the rest; if your mind wanders you have to consult the track listing to check what tune is playing and which one you just heard. 

Year : 1981
Label : Salsoul Rec

Ronnie Laws

From the album Flame. This classic album by saxophonist Ronnie Laws from 1978 has been an all-time favorite of mine. Only briefly available on CD during the early 90's this album still remains only available on LP. This album features EWF members Larry Dunn and Philip Bailey among others like Roland Bautista and Pat Kelly representing Ronnie Laws at his best.

Year : 1978

Label : United Artists Records

Rodney Franklin

b. 16th September 1958, Berkeley, California, U.S.A.

Born in Berkeley, California, in 1958, Rodney was taking jazz piano lessons by the age of six at Washington Elementary School.

His Administrator at the school was Dr Herb Wong, a noted jazz journalist, DJ and teacher.

Prior to signing with CBS in 1978, Rodney worked extensively with John Handy in San Francisco, and toured with Bill Summers, Freddle Hubbard and Marlena Shaw.

His debut CBS album was 'In The Center' (1978), an underground jazz fusion album (not released in the UK) featuring 'On The Path' and 'I Like The Music Make It Hot' (with Freddie Hubbard).

1980's 'You'll Never Know' saw some major chart success with 'The Groove' (UK Top 10), even creating a brief UK dance craze 'The Freeze' (instigated by disc jockey Chris Hill).

His other CBS albums were 'Rodney Franklin'(1980), 'Endless Flight' (1981), 'Learning To Love' (1982), 'Marathon' (1984), produced by Stanley Clarke, 'Skydance' (1985) and 'It Takes Two' (1986).

In 1988 he switched to BMG for 'Diamond Inside Of You' which featured lead vocals by Jennifer Holliday on the single 'Gotta Give It Up'.

Rodney has also released 'Love Dancin' for Nova.

Year : 1980
Label : CBS


Here we go with another magic tune..Windy City!!Just Magic!

Year : 1980

Label : CBS

Leon Ware

Songwriter, singer, and producer Leon Ware is one of the less-recognized products of the Motown Records music factory of the 1960s and '70s, primarily because he has tended to work behind the scenes despite recording a series of albums under his own name. His signature style is a highly romantic approach to soul music that has resulted in many hit records, notably "I Wanna Be Where You Are," recorded by Michael Jackson, and "I Want You," recorded by Marvin Gaye, both of which he co-wrote. 

Year : 1981

Label : Elektra Rec.

The Futures

RARE GROOVE CLASSIC FROM THE SAME LP AS PARTY TIME MAN
Formed 1968 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia, U.S.A.One of Philadelphia's finest groups, The Futures comprised of: Frank Washington Kenny Crew James King John Kingand Henry McGilberry The Futures tried to attain the status of the Temptations.Amjo Records released their first single in 1970, 'Breaking Up' b/w 'Our Thing.'Richard Wright (deceased) sang lead on the Amjo side, along with other members, that with one or two exceptions, differed from the previously mentioned names.Avalanche Records reissued the Amjo single the following year.The next single 'Love Is Here,' appeared on Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff's Gamble label.The Futures made a poor career move when Gamble Records ended up by signing with Buddah Records, thus missing a golden opportunity to join Philadelphia International Records.Their first Buddah release '(That's) The Way Of A Woman In Love' b/w 'Grade A Woman,' was released in January 1974.The second single 'No One Could Compare' b/w 'You Better Be Careful' was released shortly afterwards.Without the major label support that Philadelphia had to offer bands like the O'Jays, and Harold Melvin & the Bluenotes & the Stylistics, the band failed to reap the benefits of their productions. Buddah released the Futures third single 'Castles' June 1975, which continued the string of under achievments.They issued the Futures' first album 'Castles In The Sky', in 1975 which didn't include the first two singles. Its promotion was almost non existent.Barbara Mason wrote their final Buddah single 'We Got Love,' prompting a poorly promoted tour with Philly's First Lady of Soul. Finally, they reunited with Gamble & Huff in 1978 at Philadelphia International Records, but the company's glory days were over.The first release 'Part Time Party Time Man,' was their most successful single.Its 'rare groove' successor 'Ain't No Time For Nothing,' was succeeded by three more singles including 'Mr. Bojangles.'

Year : 1978
Label : Philadelphi Int'l

The Gap Band

The Gap Band is an American Funk Band, who rose to fame during the 1970s and 1980s. Comprising brothers Charlie, Ronnie and Robert Wilson, the band first formed as the Greenwood, Archer and Pine Street Band in 1967 in their hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The group shortened its name to The Gap Band in 1973...

Year : 1979

Label : Mercury

Al Johnson

0Alfred Orlando Johnson is an American R&B singer, writer, arranger and producer. Born in Newport News, Virginia in 1948, Johnson attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. and while there, co-founded the soul group, The Unifics.

Personally "Al" is one of the most powerful and soulful artist in my world for me. "I've Got My Second Wind" is the the first song on the LP "Peaceful" from 1978 on the label "Marina Records". The song is my absolutely favorite song on the LP. "Come Check Out This Love" and "Since You Walked Out Of My Life" are 2 amazing songs in highest quality on the LP to definitely check out right now!

Year: Marina Records
Label: 1978

Bobbi Humphrey

Barbara Ann ("Bobbi") Humphrey (born April 25, 1950) is an American jazz flautist and singer who plays fusion, jazz-funk and soul-jazz styles. Bobbi Humphrey has performed for audiences around the world.

She was born in Marlin, Texas, and raised in Dallas. Her flute training included classical and jazz styles in high school. She continued her studies at Texas Southern University and Southern Methodist University. Dizzy Gillespie saw Humphrey play at a talent contest at Southern Methodist, and inspired her to pursue a musical career in New York City. She followed his advice, getting her first big break performing at the Apollo Theatre on Amateur Night. She eventually began playing regularly throughout the city, including a gig with Duke Ellington.







Year: 1982
Label: Uno Melodic Records

The Main Ingredient

Just ...DISCO FUNK!!!

Year : 1981

Label : RCA

Sunfire

Based in New York, Sunfire are best remembered for "Step In The Light," written by Brian Jackson, produced by James Mtume and Reggie Lucas and released by Warner Brothers in 1982.

Year: 1982
Label: Warner Bros Records

Cheryl Lynn in Scarface

In 1983 Brian DePalma directed a remake of the 1932 movie. It was written by Oliver Stone, and starred Al Pacino as a fictional Cuban refugee who comes to Florida in 1980 and ascends through cocaine dealing and violence to the top of Miami's organized crime syndicate.
One of the most famous lines in the movie is "Say hello to my little friend".  It has been requoted in many other movies and television shows.  Although the movie drew mostly negative reviews by most movie critics, it grossed over $65 million worldwide and has reached cult status in the subsequent years.
Here we go with the best soundtrack...

Year : 1981

Label : Columbia Rec

Marc Sadane

Marc Sadane was born in Savannah, Georgia.
He trained his vocal skills singing in the local church and became musical director for his local choir before moving into off-Broadway acting and singing in New York.
In New York City he also studied fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. From here he joined a group Tungsten Steele and was lead singer for three years.

Marc then departed for a solo career in 1977 and became the vocalist for the house band at Mikell's. He toured with Stephanie Mills which led to further popularity on the circuit.He sang in several of New Jersey clubs before coming to the attention of writers and producers James Mtume and Reggie Lucas.

In 1981 they signed Marc to Warner Brothers and worked with him on two albums, 'One Way Love Affair' in 1981 and 'Exciting' in 1982, the latter including 'One Minute From Love'.'Exciting' featured artistic in put from Marcus Miller and Luther Vandross amongst others.

Marc then opted out of the music business until 1988 when he recorded 'Why Can't You Believe In Me' (featuring Will Downing on backing vocals), produced by Darryl Payne, for Darryl's showcase album 'Past Present & Future'.

Since that time, Marc has adopted a lower musical profile.

Year: 1981
Label: Warner Bros Records

Pure P

Producer/DJ involved in projects such as Up Hygh & Hygher Baby, but have also dropped some solo-12's. Running a successful soul/boogie-club in Stockholm called Devotion. Spinning on both a local and an international level.

Year: 2010
Label: Unreleased

Kashif

Kashif Saleem (born Michael Jones in 1959) is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and record producer. Kashif became well-known from playing keyboards in the renowned funk band B.T. Express. He played synthesizer bass using the miniMoog while touring with the group. After leaving the band in the early 1980s, Kashif recorded demos with the band Stepping Stone, which led to his eventual solo signing with Arista Records.

Introduced to Arista by Gerry Griffith, its A&R director in 1983, his self-titled debut Kashif (1983) spawned the hits "I Just Gotta Have You (Lover Turn Me On)," "Stone Love," "Help Yourself to My Love," and "Say Something Love." With this release, Kashif was well received as an innovator in music, as R&B artists were only beginning to experiment with synthesizers and other electronic instruments. He is said to have been Arista Records' attempt to respond to Warner Bros. Records' Prince.

His other albums include Send Me Your Love and Condition of the Heart. On the album Love Changes, Exposé provided background vocals. 1989's Kashif, with the cover of the Four Tops' hit "Ain't No Woman Like the One I Got," "Baby Don't Break Your Baby's Heart," and "Are You the Woman."

As an in-demand writer/producer, Kashif can be heard on releases by Kenny G, George Benson, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Johnny Kemp, Melba Moore, Dionne Warwick, Giorge Pettus, Stacy Lattisaw, Exposé, The Wootens, Freda Payne, Whitney Houston, and others. His Grammy nominations are for the instrumentals "The Mood," "Call Me Tonight," "Edgartown Groove" featuring Al Jarreau, and "The Movie Song."

In 1994, Kashif received an invitation from the U.C.L.A. Extension program and created a course called Contemporary Record Production with Kashif. In August 1995, Kashif authored a book entitled Everything You'd Better Know About the Record Industry, as CEO of his Los Angeles-based Brooklyn Boy Books, Entertainment, and Information. In 1998, Kashif signed with U.K. label Expansion Records and his album Who Loves You was released that same year.

Year: 2004
Label: Brooklyn Boy

Idris Muhammad

An excellent drummer who has appeared in many types of settings,Idris Muhammad became a professional when he was 16. He played primarily soul and R&B during 1962-1964 and then spent 1965-1967 as a member of Lou Donaldon's band. He was the house drummer at Prestige Records (1970-1972), appearing on many albums as a sideman. Of his later jazz associations, Muhammad played with Johnny (1978-1979), Pharaoah Sanders in the 1980s, George Coleman, and the Paris Reunion Band (1986-1988). He has recorded everything from post-bop to dance music as a leader for such labels as Prestige, Kudu, Fantasy, Theresa, and Lipstick.
This is my fav tune...just sit back and enjoy!;) 

Year : 1980
Label : Fantasy Rec.

Rah Band

The RAH Band was formed by Richard Anthony Hewson in 1977 and their first hit was the chart smash 'THE CRUNCH'. This went top ten in UK and Europe. The RAH Band went on to have jazz funk club hits such as 'FALCON' and SLIDE'.
Throughout the eighties, the RAH Band never missed the British Dance Music Charts producing some five albums and numerous extra '12 inch' singles, most notably the international hit 'CLOUDS ACROSS THE MOON' in 1985 which was a smash hit around the world.

One of the most famous hit is Downside up...amazing pearl!

Year : 1981

Label : Chappell Music

Kem

Universal Motown Records singer-songwriter-producer KEM has announced that he will release his third album, Intimacy, preceded by a series of online promotional videos that will reintroduce him to the marketplace by offering an intimate preview of what’s to come. The new CD is the Detroit native’s long awaited follow-up to his critically acclaimed and certified gold 2005 disc, KEM Album II.…
Here we go with " Golden Days " ...a Funky Bossa flavoured tune.....

Year : 2010
Label : Motown

Elements Of Life

Elements of Life is a male R&B quartet that debuted in 1998. The group, based out of Washington, D.C, is comprised of Ike, Priest, Scooter and John.

The group Elements of Life came out in 1998 with their self-titled album. The album, off of the RCA label, is most recognized for the track 'Sweet Love' which was a remake of the Anita Baker classic.

Year: 1998
Label: RCA

Black Banda Rio

Banda Black Rio released 5 records between 1976 and 2002. The seven-piece band blended funk with samba and jazz, and was often associated with soul/funk bands like Earth Wind and Fire, Herbie Hancock's Headhunters and Kool And The Gang. Black Rio has been credited as the vehicle that helped spread instrumental music in the poor areas of Rio de Janeiro as a result of their pro Afro-Brazilian rights… 
Mr. Funky Samba is one of the hottest Latin Funk tunes...big talent!

Year : 1977

Label : Atlantic Br

Sir Tomix's " Bodhisattva " Mix - A Spiritual Journey into Soulful - Funky House

Here we go with one of my Soulful smooth Funky House mixes...I hope you enjoy ;)

http://soundcloud.com/sirtomix/bodhisattva

Herbie Hancock

From the Lp Sunlight. Written by Jeffrey Cohen, who gave Herbie his best disco track, The Chorus is a smooth talk box chant, awesome, Enjoy!

Year : 1979
Label : Cbs Records