“With my first LP, I definitely did what I set out to do.
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But I am against losing a sense of how to pass on a certain type of creativity and musicianship.” Husband “It’s fun to create new things, and I’m not against that. In 1994, Angela released another album that combined the old-fashioned bottom line–musical talent and the best of new production technology. In 1988, Winbush was nominated for Female Single Of The Year (Angel – single) and Female Album Of The Year (Sharp – album) at the Soul Train Music Awards. Other notable singles from the Sharp album include the Ron Isley duet, “Hello Beloved,” as well as the dance tracks “Run to Me” and “C’est Toi (It’s You).” Her hit single “Angel” (from the album Sharp) ranked as the No. In 1987, Angela released her debut solo album, named – ”Sharp.” In 1982, she wrote and produced four songs for Janet Jackson’s self-titled album, – ”Janet Jackson.” One of the songs, titled – “Young Love,” became Janet Jackson’s first top ten R&B hits that peaked number 6 on the chart. In 1980, René & Angela released their self-titled debut album. Later that year, the two formed the duo René & Angela. In 1979, she met singer Rene Moore in LA. While she attended Howard University, Angela performed as a singer with a group called “Hot Tea.” They opened for Al Jarreau and Van McCoy. Winbush is a graduate of Northwest High School. Louis, Missouri, USA.Īngela learned to play piano as a child and grew up singing gospel music in the church choir. Winbush also co-produced Janet Jackson’s 1982 debut album, which included the single “Young Love,” co-produced and co-written by Angela.Īngela has influenced the likes of Chante Moore and Syleena Johnson. She was one-half of the 1980s R&B duo René & Angela, who had popular solo hits like “Angel.” Angela Winbush is an American musician who has established herself as one of the few successful women arrangers and producers in the industry, as well as a gifted rhythm and blues songwriter and singer.