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Living in a country which is widely perceived to be the m ost civilized nation in the world, we as a people too often take for granted the gua- rantee of a tomorro w. Those w ho kno w me —and have shared in m y experience —can surely understand w hy I, more than ever, have a ne w appreciation for being granted by the Almighty the right to continue in the task with w hich I have been charged. W hatever the challenge, let the industry and the world kno w that B RE Conference '88 will go on record as our most infor mative, exciting and successful conference ever. But our success will be measured by our diligent attention to detail in solving the proble ms of the past— and our quest to build upon hard- w on experience of m ore than a decade in providing the networking opportunities through which indus- try careers have been built and enhanced. After all, solving proble ms is what life is all about, isn't it? STRONGER THAN EVER.

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O 5 8 AL B. SURE!, Nite & Day, Warner Brothers o 73 4 DI JAZZY JEFF/FRESH , Parents Just Don't..., Jive/RCA • 4 9 SUAVE, My Girl, Capitol O 62 6 NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, Please Don't Go, Columbia O 5 6 PEBBLES, Mercedes Boy, MCA 53 36 15 , Man In The Mirror, Epic

O 6 10 LISA LISA/CULT JAM, Everything Will Be Fine, Columbia 54 32 15 TEENA MARIE, Ooh La La La, Epic

O 7 8 , Something lust Ain't Right, Vintertainment/Elektra O 57 4 MORRIS DAY, Day Dreaming, Warner Brothers

O 13 4 JESSE JOHNSON, Love Struck, A&M • 61 2 TRACIE SPENCER, Symptoms of True Love, Capitol O 14 8 CHRIS JASPER, One Time Love, CBS Associated 57 43 14 MILES JAYE, I've Been A Fool For You, Island

O 10 11 KOOL MOE DEE, Wild Wild West, Jive/RCA • 66 3 PRINCE, Alphabet Street, Paisley Park/WB 9 2 13 BILLY OCEAN, Get Out Of My Dreams..., Arista 59 58 6 , If We Try, Solar

10 3 11 , Where Do Broken Hearts Go, Arista • 65 3 HERBIE HANCOCK, Vibe Alive, Columbia O 15 10 BRENDA RUSSELL, Piano In The Dark, A&M • 63 4 NU SHOOZ, Should I Say Yes, Atlantic O 16 6 EVELYN KING, Flirt, EMI/Manhattan • 64 4 TEMPTATIONS, Do You Wanna Go With Me, • 23 8 KASHIF, Love Me All Over, Arista 63 52 7 SKWARES, Don't Mess With My Heart, Mercury e 17 8 HOWARD HEWETT, Strange Relationship, Elektra • 69 4 CLUB NOUVEAU, It's A Cold Cold World, WB/Tommy Boy O 24 4 /MICHAEL JACKSON, Get It, Motown 65 53 4 HEAVY D & THE BOY!, Don't You Know, MCA e 18 8 , If I Were Your Woman, MCA • 68 4 PRETTY POISON, Night Time, Virgin e 28 4 TONY TONI TONE, Little Walter, Wing/PolyGram • ** GREGORY ABBOTT, I'll Prove It To You, Columbia e 19 7 BETTY WRIGHT, No Pain No Gain, Ms.B. O 71 3 , Most of All, MCA

O 30 4 JOHNNY KEMP, lust Got Paid, Columbia (1)1 74 2 BIZ MARKIE, Vapors, Cold Chillin'/WB O 21 8 GLENN JONES, Living In The Limelight, Jive/RCA e 72 2 BROTHERS JOHNSON, Kick It To The Curb, A&M e 22 8 JERMAINE STEWART, Say It Again, Arista O 76 2 E.P.M.D., You Gots To Chill, Fresh/Sleeping Bag 22 8 12 GLADYS KNIGHT/PIPS, Loving On Next To Nothing, MCA e 79 3 STACY LATTISAW, Let Me Take, Motown 23 11 12 MIKI HOWARD w/, That's What Love Is, Atlantic e 82 3 ANGELA WINBUSH, C'est Toi (It's You), Mercury/PolyGram O 29 7 REGINA BELLE, How Could You Do It To Me, Columbia O 78 2 THE REDDINGS, So In Love With You, Polydor/PolyGram e 42 7 TEASE, I Can't Stand The Rain, Epic 75 75 5 GEORGE HOWARD, Love Will Conquer All, MCA e 40 4 TEDDY PENDERGRASS, Joy, Asylum 76 77 3 NIA PEEPLES, Trouble, Mercury/PolyGram 27 9 14 LEVERT, Sweet Sensation, Atlantic O 80 3 THE JETS, Make It Real, MCA e 38 5 RIGHT CHOICE, Tired of Being Alone, Motown • ** JAMES BROWN, I'm Real, Epic e 31 6 NARADA, Divine Emotion, Reprise • ** ALEXANDER O'NEAL, The Lovers, Tabu/EPA O 33 5 MAGIC LADY, Betcha Can't Lose, Motown • ti - - TAMARA & THE SEEN, Blueberry Gossip, A&M e 37 2 MICHAEL JACKSON, Dirty Diana, Epic 81 81 3 CUCA, Young Love, Alpha International e 34 4 EARTH, WIND & FIRE, Evil Roy, Columbia 82 50 17 TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY, Wishing Well, Columbia e 35 8 JEAN CARNE, Ain't No Way, Omni/Atlantic • it - - MILLIE JACKSON, Something You Can Feel, RCA 34 12 12 NATALIE COLE, Pink Cadillac, EMI/Manhattan 84 56 14 MELI'SA MORGAN, Here Comes The Night, Capitol O 44 6 ADA DYER, I Betcha I'll Let Ya, Motown • *S DEELE, Shoot 'Em Up Movies, Solar O 39 5 MICHAEL COOPER, Dinner For Two, Warner Brothers • ** -- BY ALL MEANS, I Surrender To Your Love, Island e 41 5 GARY TAYLOR, Compassion, Virgin 87 59 4 HINDSIGHT, Stand Up, Virgin 38 20 16 DA'KRASH, Wasn't I Good To Ya, Capitol 88 60 16 TONY TERRY, Lovey Dovey, Epic

O 47 5 JUNIOR, Yes, 89 54 9 JOHN WHITEHEAD, I Need Money Bad, Polydor O 55 4 , One More Try, Columbia 90 83 12 FORCE M.D.'s, Couldn't Care Less, Tommy Boy/WB 41 25 14 FULL FORCE, All In My Mind, Columbia 91 85 11 NORMAN CONNORS, I Am Your Melody, Capitol O 48 4 JOYCE SIMS, Love Makes A Woman, Fresh/Sleeping Bag 92 88 17 ALEXANDER O'NEAL, Never Knew Love Like This, Tabu • 46 4 HALL & OATES, Everything Your Heart Desire, Arista 93 84 13 THE FIT, lust Havin' Fun, A&M • 45 7 RANDY HALL, Slow Starter, MCA 94 89 16 GAVIN CHRISTOPHER, You Are Who You Love, EMI-Manhattan

O 51 6 SHANICE WILSON, I Love The Way..., A&M 95 86 17 THE JETS, Rocket 2 U, MCA 46 49 5 DAZZ BAND, Anticipation, RCA 96 87 17 MORRIS DAY, Fishnet, Warner Brothers

47 26 12 E.U., Da Butt (from the film "School Daze"), EMI/Manhattan 97 90 17 REBBIE JACKSON, Play Thing, Columbia • 67 4 DOUG E. FRESH, Keep Risin' To The Top, Reality 98 91 9 PAUL JOHNSON, When Love Comes Calling, Epic

49 27 12 MICO WAVE, Instant Replay, Columbia 99 92 17 STACY LATTISAW, Every Drop of Your Love, Motown

O 70 2 RUN-D.M.C., Run's House, Profile 100 95 8 GIORGE PETTUS, Can You Wait, MCA BRE MUSIC REPORT TOP 5 SINGLES

ARTIST TITLE LABEL 1 AL B. SURE! NITE & DAY WARNER BROTHERS 4 SUAVE MY GIRL CAPITOL 5 PEBBLES MERCEDES BOY MCA 4 LISA LISA & CULT JAM EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE COLUMBIA 5 KEITH SWEAT SOMETHING JUST AIN'T RIGHT ELEKTRA SINGLE OF THE WEEK GUY GROOVE ME UPTO WN /MCA Black radio's trend toward is underscored by this strong street level debut. Teddy Riley hits the Urban teens where it counts, and with mainstream/ underground crossover acts Keith Sweat and Kool Moe Dee under his belt, R&B's successful "new school" producer is ready for more! Guy gives America a slice of reality, a street beat that relates to real life, instead of the overprocessed studio sound that has become as alienating as it is tiresome. E.U., Keith Sweat, and now Guy are putting the groove back in R&B and all we can say is ..."Groove Me"!

TEDDYPENDERGRA OF THE WEEK TEDDY PENDERGRASS JOY ELEKTRA Teddy's triumphant return is truly a "joyful" occasion for Black Radio programmers, the title cut is rac ng up BRE's singles chart with heavy adds in all markets. Splitting production duties on the long awaited release are Reggie and Vincent Calloway, who are responsible for the current chart buster, and Miles Jaye, studio architect of the unbelievably romantic sounding down- tempo groover "2 A.M." Other super strong selections include "Love Is The Power" and "This Is The Last Time."

6 BLACK RADIO EXCLUSIVE May 13, 1988 BRE MUSIC REPORT IMPORTANT RECORDS

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KEITH PATRICK—HEAVEN —ATLANTIC—This is the second release from Patrick's self-titled debut album. Oftering a smooth, down tempo ballad, the rising young star comes across well with a clear, sensitive style that sometimes parallels Howard Hewett's seductive approach.

MAC BAND FEATURING THE McCAMPBELL BROTHERS—ROSES ARE RED — MCA—Things are definitely smelling rosy for funk/dance crew the Mac Band as they pile up adds on our reporting stations. Production team L.A. and Babyface throw down another winner, with some help from re-mix master Louil Silas, Jr.

THE ZAWINUL SYNDICATE—NO MERCY FOR ME (MERCY, MERCY, ME RCY)—COLUMBIA—Zawinul reaches way back to his pre-Miles Davis days that he spent with alto sax master "Cannonball" Adderly. Re-vamped and funked up, the keyboardist/ throws down a beautifully arranged and stunningly soulful version of "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," a song that was certainly a "hit" in Jazz terms when first released. A killer cut!

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TAMARA AND THE SEEN —BLUEBERRY GOSSIP—A&M —Reaping the fruits of the funky fresh hit "Blueberry Gossip," Tamara hits back with plenty of juice from her first collection in two years. "Excite My Life" is another up-tempo radio pick, while "True Ecstasy" shows off T's vocals in the ballad setting. 'Tuff Girl" is a blazing funker for the dance floors and airwaves.

THE REDDINGS—THE REDDINGS—POLYDOR—The Redding siblings developed an impeccable sense of soul from dad Otis, and teamed with producer Robert Brookins, the trio offers some seriously solid R&B. "So In Love With You" and the danceable "R.O.C.C." are two Brookins efforts, and "Jealous Heart" was produced by the group itself.

NARADA—DIVINE EMOTION —REPRISE— Walden's first release from this latest LP is the title track "Divine Emotion." Doing it all from production to performance, the Fusion/Jazz drummer makes the most of his background and experience. Check out the ballad 'That's The Way I Feel About Cha."

May 13, 1988 BLACK RADIO EXCLUSIVE 7 TE 111)1, PEN1 A FUL RETI1R

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soul m usic giant for well over a Joy, that utilizes the production talents of decade, Teddy Pendergrass helped fello w Philadelphian , the to create a standard by which all production tea m Reggie & Vincent Callo- other male R &B/Pop singers who way, and Pendergrass' own protege, Miles follo wed him are measured. Jaye. Fro m the years he spent as the aural "I wanted to work with people who were focus of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes consistent hit-makers, people I had a to the subsequent solo years as the che mistry with," said Pendergrass in a "Teddy Bear of Soul," Pendergrass deli- phone intervie w fro m Elektra's Ne w York vered largely Ga mble & H uff-penned offices. "I wanted (producers/song wri- classics with the kind of barrel-chested, ters) who wouldn't just sub mit material, • move-a-mountain vocals that put the term and that's it. I wanted something above- "Philly Soul" on the musical map. average; none of us were going to settle Still based in , Pendergrass for anything less than the best." has delivered a new LP, According to Pendergrass, Joy (the title BY CONNIE JOHNSON ERGRASS el-'m an original. No one can take that away fro m me."

track of which is a driving, R&B-po wered ,' I wouldn't be too happy testimony to his current state of mind) about that! I'm an original. No one can take ranks alongside the finest music he's ever that away fro m me." recorded. The thing that distinguishes him fro m "It's one of the best LPs I've ever done. m any other performers is that the mate- W hether it does as well depends on ho w rial he's recorded —fro m vintage Blue it's marketed." Style-wise, he added that Notes smashes, "If You Don't Kno w Me By his sound hasn't changed "as much as the No w" and "Bad Luck" to his seductive solo recording technology has changed. Ten hits, "Close The Door" and "Love TKO"— years ago the approach may've been has been consistently top-notch. different, but I'm still being true to the "Sixteen years ago, I was recording m usic." original songs by Ga mble & Huff. I got Since his emergence as a definitive soul used to recording only the best. I've never m usic stylist in the late '70s, there have had to do children's music, or bubble- been several otherworthy successors on gu m. the soul/pop music scene. Miles Jaye, who "A classic song, the kind that holds up records for Pendergrass' Top Priority for years, is not something you hear a lot label, is only one obvious exa mple. Many of no w. But you still have classic per- critics have likened Jaye's brash, bold for mers: Stevie, S mokey, Aretha, vocal style to that of his mentor's, but the Gladys...people who've been around for comparison does the young singer a years and will continue to be here." disservice, according to Pendergrass. Pendergrass counts himself among that "I really don't agree that Miles sounds select group of entertainers who can be like me," Pendergrass said. "I sing bari- counted on to endure. tone, and he's got a great baritone voice, "Little Richard cries about being but that's as far as it goes. He sings broke," he said with a chuckle, "but I can't powerfully, but he's not doing that to say that. This industry has been good to copy me. It wouldn't have been smart of me. No one can put me out of this business. me to sign a clone." Pendergrass feels that The only one who can do that is me." comparisons can only "stifle" Jaye at this Joy clearly is not just the title of Pender- point in his career: "Neither of us wants grass' ne wly released LP and rapidly comparisons, really." charting single; it's also a reflection of His vie w on other male vocalists who w here this quiet-spoken and insightful have come to pro minence in the '80s is man is at this stage of his life. Much of that philosophical, particularly in that many "joy" ste ms fro m the kno wledge of what of the m are follo wing in the smoldering he has created in the m usic world —a "love man" mold that he practically pat- legacy of wonderful music. ented: "I'm not trying to catch up with "I did create something just fro m being anyone else out there. I'm just concerned myself," he said. "I thank God for that, and with reaffir ming what I'm about. I can't I give him the glory. My life has been like satisfy everyone, so thank God there's a drea m —just being able to take advan- roo m for everyone." tage of the opportunities that've come my Pendergrass looks at himself as having way is something I'm grateful for. "opened up an avenue for other singers "When I look back at my life, I'm satis- to enter. I feel complimented when some- fied," the singer concluded. "I'm not in a one says 'so-and-so sounds just like you." race with anyone. It's enough for me to He paused, laughed and added: "But if feel that I helped prove that Black people someone told me 'you sound just like can do anything we set out to do."

May 13, 1988 BLACK RADIO EXCLUSIVE 9 Black-Formatted Station Selling For Record Sum

SAN DIEGO: Noble Broadcast- If the KMJQ sale is approved station buys, totaling $100 mil- IN BRIEF ing Group, a rapidly growing by the Federal Communica- lion, that Noble's president and radio chain based here, has tions Commission, the pur- sole shareholder, John Lynch, Broadcasters Aid agreed to buy KMJQ, the top chase would eclipse the pre- announced last week. The oth- Public, Says NAB rated FM station in Houston, TX, vious record price of $43 ers are KMJM in St. Louis and for $65 million, the largest price million paid for Los Angeles' WMHE and the local Muzak WASHINGTON, DC: Radio ever paid for a single U.S. radio KJOI-FM by Legacy Broadcast- franchise in Toledo, OH. With and television stations across station. ing. The seller in that deal was these acquisitions, Nóble will the country are definitely KMJQ, al00,000-watt station, Noble, which bought the station become one of the largest doing their part to increase has been first in its market for three years earlier for $18 independent radio chains in the public awareness, according several years. Its Urban Con- million. country, having grown from just to a series of surveys temporary format also attracts Noble's pending purchase of two outlets in 1985. conducted by the National a large "crossover" audience to KMJQ from Keymarket Com- Association of Broadcasters. its Black-based listenership. munications is one of three FM One survey found that nearly all radio (90%) and TV Gregory Abbott Wins BMI Pop Award (95.2%) stations aired public service announcements on NEW YORK: BMI honored the the eligibility period of October the dangers of drug abuse writers and publishers of this 1, 1986 to September 30, 1987. during the past month. year's most performed songs in Among the other chart - Nearly all broadcasters have the company's repertoire at the topping songs honored were: likewise aired PSAs warning annual BMI Pop Awards Aretha Franklin & George against driving under the Dinner, held May 2nd at New Michael's "I Knew You Were influence of drugs or alcohol, York's Plaza Hotel. Frances Waiting For Me; Anita Baker's another survey found. Preston, president and CEO of "Sweet Love"; Jody Watley's the company, presented certif- ""; Lisa Carolyn Franklin icates recognizing top radio and Lisa & Cult Jam's "All Cried Succumbs television airplay. Out" and "Head to Toe"; and BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI: Gregory Abbott's "Shake You Kool & The Gang's "Victory." The music industry was sad- Down" won in the Song of the Further exclusive coverage dened to learn of the death Year category; that crossover hit on this event will appear in next of singer- Carolyn was the one individual song that week's issue of BRE. Ann Franklin at the home of received the most airplay during Gregory Abbott her sister, Aretha Franklin on 4/24. Childs Named VP Jazz Marketing at WB She died of cancer at the age of 43—just days after BURBANK: As previously helm of this important new receiving a bachelor of arts reported (BRE, January 29, push for jazz and progressive degree in music from Mar- 1988), Harold Childs, former music." ygrove College in a special president of Qwest Records, Childs will share the label's ceremony at Aretha Frank- has assumed the position of outstanding success in multi- lin's suburban Detroit home. vice president, jazz marketing, format penetration of its jazz Among Miss Franklin's at Warner Bros. Records. product with industry col- compositions were "Gotta Childs, who headed WB- leagues as he chairs a panel on Find Me An Angel" and distributed Qwest for the past the subject at BRE Conference "Ain't No Way," both three years, was described by '88. million-sellers recorded by WB chairman Mo Austin as "a Two other recent appoint- Aretha Franklin, for whom man who combines an endur- ments at WB: Carol Hart, to the she, Erma and their cousin ing love of music with an post of vice president, national Brenda sang background on encyclopedic knowledge of our promotion and Roberta Peter- early records. industry. son, who is the label's new vice Harold Childs "It is our good fortune," said president, general manager, Ostin, "to have Harold at the a&r. For Your Information According to the Wall RIAA Stats: 1987 Units Highest in a Decade Street Journal, the following WASHINGTON: According to a This figure compares to a dollar shipments rose 93% and dollars companies have hired lob- report issued by the Recording value of $4.65 billion in 1986. rose by 18.4%.' byists to kill the bill for Industry of America, Inc., the Unit shipments rose from 618.3 • Cassettes showed an stronger sanctions against dollar volume of U.S. manufac- million in 1986 to 706.8 in impressive gain—unit ship- South Africa: Union Carbide turers' net shipments of prere- 1987. ments were up by 19% and Corp.; Chevron Corp.; Chev- corded discs and tapes Highlights of 1987 are: dollars rose by 18.4%. ron U.S.A., Inc.; Mobile increased 20% in 1987. Unit • The total number of units • Cassette singles made a Corp.; Texaco, Inc.; Dresser shipments rose 14.3% to the shipped in 1987 (706.8 million) healthy debut in 1987. There Industries, Inc.; Johnson & highest level since 1978. fell just short of the all-time high were 5.1 million units shipped Johnson; CBI Industries, Inc.; Shipments in 1987 were of 726 million achieved in at a dollar value of $14.3 Combustion Engineering, valued at $5.57 billion, calcu- 1978. million. Disc singles were down Inc.; and Caterpillar, Inc. lated at suggested list price, • Compact discs continued but not as dramatically as in Enough said... according to the RIAA report. to show dramatic growth—unit 1986.

10 BLACK RADIO EXCLUSIVE May 13, 1988 NEWS EXEC STATS ARBitron Ratings The following information represents the latest ARBitron ratings for average quarter hour shares, metro survey area, Monday through Sunday, 6 a.m. - Midnight, for the Winter '88 rating period. The Fall '87 rating period is also shown as a point of comparison. This information is reprinted directly from the period and categories designated from the ARBitron Ratings Service with their permission. Reprinting of this must have the specific approval of ARBitron. The following information represents ratings from urban, black and some contemporary formatted stations. More markets detailed next week.

FALL WINTER , MA WXKS-FM 7.0 5.9 WILD 2.3 1.0

CINCINNATI, OH Clew Shapiro WBLZ 4.4 4.5 WCIN 1.3 1.3 DAVID GLEW has been named senior vice president and general manager of Epic/Portrait/CBS Associated Labels. He comes to the label from Atlantic Records, where he was executive vice COLUMBUS, OH president/general manager. WCKX 1.7 3.2 FRAN LICHTMAN has been promoted to the position of vice WVKO 2.7 2.1 president of international for Atlantic Records, based at the company's New York headquarters; she has worked at the label since 1975...KIM MCKENNEY has been appointed field merchandiser at the Warner/Elektra/Atlantic Corpora- DALLAS, TX tion...DENNIS O'MALLEY, WEA Boston regional sales manager KKDA-FM 8.6 8.7 announced the following three appointments: RON ZWICKER, KDLZ 1.6 2.1 sales representative; JOE O'SULLIVAN, field merchandiser; and JAMIE WILLIS, mailroom representative. RON SHAPIRO has been appointed director, public relations, HOUSTON, TX west coast, at BMI. His former positions include that of publicist KMJQ 7.8 8.5 for the TV show, "Top of the Pops." KCOH 1.4 1.1 BRE Publisher Honored

KANSAS CITY, MO was cited as "...one of the most KPRS-FM 7.6 6.7 prominent and vocal musical KPRT-AM 1.6 .7 industry figures in furthering the cause and importance of Black radio and promoting the signif- icant contributions of Black MIAMI, FL artists and Black music to the WEDR 5.3 5.0 contemporary music business." Robinson said a scholarship will be awarded in Miller's name to a student "who has the SAN DIEGO, CA XHRM 4.1 2.8 dexterity necessary for initiating a successful business or enterprise." Commenting on the award, ST. LOUIS, MO Miller said, "As a native Flor- KMJM 8.2 7.0 idian, I am deeply honored by KATZ-AM 2.1 2.2 this recognition by one of my KATZ-FM 1.2 1.0 MIAMI: On April 24, BRE Pub- state's most progressive, private lisher Sidney Miller, Jr., received institutions of higher learning. I Florida Memorial College's am particularly gratified that the TAMPA, FL Presidential Award of Excel- scholarship will assist in creat- WTMP 1.7 1.8 lence during commencent ing the next generation of WRXB .8 .7 exercises. According to Presi- service-oriented Black entre- dent Willie C. Robinson, Miller preneurs." May 13, 1988 BLACK RADIO EXCLUSIVE 11 THEY'VE GOT THE TOUCH STAN DING UP TO CORNELIUS

Virgin Records recording duo Hindsight achieved a childhood when they appeared on "Soul Train" with Don Cornelius (r). Henri Defoe (I) and Camelle Hinds (c) performed their current single: "Stand Up." Columbia's Earth, Wind & Fire brought their Touch The World DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC? tour to L.A.'s Universal Amphitheatre for a 5-night, sold-out run. (L-r): Philip Bailey, EWF; Verdine White, EWF; Arsenio Hall; Ralph Johnson, EWF; Sheldon Reynolds, EWF; Eddie Murphy; Maurice White, EWF; and Andrew Woolfolk, EWF. BRE- FLICKS GET DO WN WITH WILL!

Motown duo Magic Lady (Linda Stokes, 2nd I., and Jackie Ball, 2nd r.) are congratulated by staffers on their debut single "Betcha Can't Lose (With My Love)." Standing (l-r): Skip Miller, pres.-Motown Record Group; Rick Frio, mgr.; Karen Longley, prod. mgr.; and Kerry Gordy, exec. producer. Seated (l-r): Lee Young, Jr., pres.-Motown Music Group; and Michael Stokes, producer. Island's Will Downing (I) recently paid a visit to B.E.T./radio station WYKS' Donny Simpson (r) to discuss his current single, JAM MIN' WITH GAVIN "Free." Shown with them is Renee Givens (c), independent Island promotion. MY PLACE OR YOURS?

EMI-Manhattan's Gavin Christopher (2nd, r.) is shown at the Greg Walker (r), formerly of Santana, performed before a SRO Nucleus Nuance in Hollywood with BRE staffers: Lance crowd at At My Place in Santa Monica, CA. There to lend Whitfield, production assistant/writer; Evelyn Hatcher, support were Capitol's Norman Connors (I) and Dawnn Lewis conference coordinator; and Elaine Stepter, columnist/music (c), co-star of NBC-TV's "A Different World." librarian. by Clyde Wayne MacMillian BRE Attends ASCAP Black ented to Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis of Flyte Tyme Tunes and SBK April Music, Music Gala Inc. Jam and Lewis were recognized as In New York: Last Monday found the writers of the greatest number of BRE's East Coast reporter at the Am&.. songs to reach the Top Ten on the Black EAST ¡can Society of , Authors & music charts in 1987. Flyte Tyme Tunes Publishers (ASCAP) Black Music Cele- (the Jam/Lewis publishing firm) and SBK bration which was held at the fabulous April Music, Inc. tied for first place Stringfellow's. The occasion honored among publishers in accumulating the the writers and publishers of the 74 most Top Ten hits on the Black music ASCAP songs that reached the Top Ten charts in 1987. COAST on the Black music charts in 1987. Lusting for some more of those down- After cocktails, conversation and home tasting spare ribs, I returned to some of the best finger-licking spare ribs the buffet table to discover that it was in , ASCAP president surrounded by all my favorite stars— Morton Gould invited the celebrity- eating ribs and drinking champagne! I SCENE studded audience into the Butterfly was thrilled to see that everyone had Room for the special presentations. come out to have a good time and no Gould really set the pace for the gala one was going to be caught trying to evening was the lovely Lisa Ruffin. fete as he announced that "Black music play "Star." I just hate that kind of party. Award-winning choreographer is the sound of America and it's the soul Finally, I had my fill of ribs, watermelon, George Faison pointed out to me that of America." strawberries, sliced turkey, cantaloup he had choreographed Cameo's hit The first ASCAP "Duke" Award, and Coke (not diet), so now I could really "Back and Forth" as the tune blasted named for the legendary Duke Ellington, get the dirt... overhead on a projection screen. Toyce was awarded to Cab Calloway. The regal Stringfellow's was packed with liter- Anderson, who designed Cameo's granddaughter of the Duke, choreo- ally a "Who's Who" of celebrities in the controversial cod-piece pants—as well grapher Mercedes Ellington, presented entertainment industry. Most were as the striking invitations for the event— the award. Cab cracked the house up friends I already knew; then there were was dashing about in a black and white as he confessed in accepting the award, some I wasn't quite sure about, so I self-designed suit. "I've been called Duke nine million asked. I chatted with Mercedes Ellington times. You know why? 'Cause we all look about the success she is having with her alike!" The crowd roared again. DanceEllington dance troupe. I abso- "Nobody looks like you. You look lutely love her aunt, Ruth Ellington absolutely wonderful!" shouted heart- Boatwright, who is a legend in her own throb Billy Dee Williams, who had right. Ms. Ellington-Boatwright was quite discreetly entered the room. Billy Dee stunning in a blue sequinned dress that really accentuated her shoulder-length blonde tresses. Cab Calloway and I joked about his amazing "Minnie the Moocher" classic as he made an early Ronald lsley, Angela Winbush and Cas- departure to catch a flight to Europe. Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam told me sandra Mills they have just finished a single, "If It Isn't Audio Il said their new rap single is Love," for New Edition from the Heart- "What More Can I Say" and they break LP that is due June 15. They have produced MC Lyte's "Lyte As A Rock," also mixed an upcoming single for which is in its third release week. On Cherelle. The good news is that they are the rap side, Bobby Ervin, Dwayne working on their own LP. Simon and Darryl Pierce from L.A. Posse Audio II, Mic Murphy from The seemed to be having a great time. The System, Nelson George from Billboard, trio produced LL Cool J's "Bigger and Paul Laurence and Jasmine Guy (who Deffer" hit. plays Whitley on "A Different World") Cassandra Mills, Stephanie Mills' were also among the party people. manager, was one of the prettiest ebony- Cab Calloway Jasmine said that she also sings and hued beauties present. She announced made his way to the stage embracing would like to record. She is working on that Stephanie is currently working on Cab, Mrs. Calloway and Mercedes. Also a demo now and is looking for a a new LP. on stage for the presentation were Ruth producer. David Townsend from Surface, Chuck Ellington-Boatwright (sister of the Duke) LaLa, dressed in a multi-colored sexy Rue from EMI Music, Henry Rock from and her husband, famous opera star frock, was a lot of fun as usual, as she National Black Network, Darryl Clark McHenry Boatwright. and Johnny Kemp clowned around. from RCA, Charles Rogers from Ams- In addition, the ASCAP Founders Angela Winbush was in the company terdam News, Don Thomas from Big Red Award was presented to Berry Gordy, of Ronald Isley most of the evening. News, Terri Williams, publicist for Eddie Jr. and Motown Industries for their Could a romance be blossoming? Angela Murphy and Miles Davis, gospel diva contributions to the black music indus- informed me that she is working on a Bonnie, former Wilbe recording artist try. Accepting this award for Gordy was project with Stephanie Mills and she Janice Bullock, Jimmy Holland, Lillo Lester Sill, President of Jobete Music. may possibly produce a tune for Freddie Thomas, Wayne Brathwaite, Barry East- Billy Dee Williams then delivered Jackson. (She has recently produced The mond, Saint St. James and Nia Peeples remarks saluting Berry Gordy and Isleys.) Speaking of Freddie Jackson, he all helped to celebrate at the truly commemorating the occasion. certainly got his share of attention from memorable ASCAP tribute to Black Special ASCAP awards were pres- his industry peers. His escort for the music.

May 13, 1988 BLACK RADIO EXCLUSIVE 13 74 C'est La Vie Girlfriend GREAT Writers MARK HOLDING ROBBIE NE VIL Writers KIRK CRUMPLER LEE PETERS Publishers COLGEMS-EMI MUSIC, INC. LARRY WHITE MARK I HOLDING MUSIC, INC. Publishers CLINTON STREET MUSIC REASONS MCA, INC. KAMALAR PUBLISHING LET'S SHINE MUSIC Come Over TO Writer MELVIN RILEY, JR. Happy Publishers MCA, INC. MOON WALK MUSIC, INC. Writers DAVID CONLEY BERNARD JACKSON READY READY MUSIC DAVID TOWNSEND CELEBRATE! UNICITY MUSIC, INC Publishers BELOW THE SURFACE MUSIC BRAMPTON MUSIC LTD IPRS) Control CONGRATULATIONS TO Writers JAMES HARRIS, III TERRY LEWIS Have You Ever Loved Somebody Publisher FLYTE TYME TUNES Writer BARRY EASTMOND Publishers BARRY EASTMOND MUSIC Criticize OUR AWARD WINNERS ZOMBA ENTERPRISES, INC. Writer JELLYBEAN JOHNSON WHO TOPPED THE Publishers AVANT GARDE MUSIC PUB, INC. Heart Of Gold FLYTE TYME TUNES Writers ZANE GILES BILLY OSBORNE Publishers BILLY OSBORNE PUBLISHING BLACK MUSIC CHARTS BLACK LION MUSIC CAPT Z MUSIC Hold Me IN 1987. Writer SHEILA E Publisher SISTER FATE MUSIC How Do You Stop Writer DAN HARTMAN Publishers SBK APRIL MUSIC, INC. SECOND NATURE MUSIC, INC. How Soon We Forger Writers COLONEL ABRAMS MARSTON FREEMAN Publishers MCA INC. MOON WALK MUSIC, INC. UNICITY MUSIC, INC. I Don't Think That Man Should SIgpAlone Writer RAY PARKER, JR. Publisher RAYDIOLA MUSIC I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) Writer SIMON CLIMIE (PRS) Publisher RARE BLUE MUSIC, INC. I Live For Your Love Writer PAM RES WICK Publishers RESWICK/WERFEL MUSIC VANDORF SONGS CO. I Need Love Writers BOBBY "BOB CAT" ER VIN STEVEN ETTINGER L.L. COOL J Jim my Ja m and Terry Lewis (3rd and 4th fro m m ost Top Ten hits on the Black Music Charts. Ac- DARYL PIERCE DWAYNE SIMON left), accepting the a ward as song writers of the cepting the a ward for SBK April M usic, Inc. are Publisher DEF JAM MUSIC m ost Top Ten hits on the Black M usic charts in Charles Koppelman, Pres. and CEO, and Deidre 1987. Their publishing company, Flyte Tyme Tunes O'Hara, VP Creative East Coast (left), and M arty I Really Dirint Mean It tied with SBK April Music. Inc. in accu mulating the Bendier. Vice Chair men (far right). Writers MARCUS MILLER LUTHER VANDROSS Publishers MCA, INC. SBK APRIL MUSIC, INC. THRILLER MILLER MUSIC Always Diamonds UNCLE RONNIE'S MUSIC COMPANY Writers DAVID LEWIS JONATHAN LEWIS Writers JAMES HARRIS, III TERRY LEWIS WAYNE LEWIS Publisher FLYTE TYME TUNES I Wonder Who She's Seeing Now Publisher JODAWAY MUSIC Writers JIMMY GEORGE LOU PARDINI Didnt We Almost Have It All Publishers GEFFEN MUSIC LUCKY BREAK Angel Writer PARDINI MUSIC WB MUSIC CORP. Writer ANGELA WINBUSH Publisher PRINCE STREET MUSIC Publisher ANGEL NOTES MUSIC I'd Still Say Yes Back And Forth Dinner With Gershwin Writer BRENDA RUSSELL Writers FENDERELLA GREGORY SCELSA Writer LARRY BLACKMON Publishers NOW AND FUTURE MUSIC, INC. Publisher POLYGRAM MUSIC PUBLISHING, INC. Publishers GEFFEN MUSIC RUTLAND ROAD MUSIC PSO LIMITED Ballerina Girl Dont Disturb This Groove I'm Bad Writer m a RICHIE Writers DAVID FRANK MIC MURPHY Writers BOBBY "BOB CAT" ERVIN L.L. COOL J Publisher BROCKMAN MUSIC Publishers SBK APRIL MUSIC, INC. DARYL PIERCE DWAYNE SIMON Candy SCIENCE LAB MUSIC PROD LTD. Publisher DEE JAM MUSIC Writer LARRY BLACKMON Dont You Want Me I'm In Love Publisher POLYGRAM MUSIC PUBLISHING, INC Writer DAVE BRYANT Writer PAUL LAWRENCE Publisher BUSH BURNIN' MUSIC, INC. Caught Up In The R eure Publisher ARDA VAN MUSIC Writers CARRY GLENN DIANNE WANDER Fake I'm Not PerfectiBut I'm Perfect For You) Publishers D O MUSIC Writers JAMES HARRIS, III TERRY LEWIS Writers GRACE JONES BRUCE WOOLLEY (PPS, SILVER SUN PUBLISHERS Publishers AVANT GARDE MUSIC PUB., INC. Publishers GRACE JONES ENTERPRISES, INC. WB MUSIC CORP FLYTE TYME TUNES SBK APRIL MUSIC, INC.

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TV show. The focus of the show was and expose the masses to jazz. The event "Black Role Models" and Ms. Childs, featured a 15-piece jazz band with who is a school teacher in addition to dining and dancing. After dinner, there being a radio personality, more than fills was a cocktail party with recorded jazz the bill. She is a household name here music. It seems that "Jazz Mania" was in Chicago radio. a get-away weekend for most listeners With all the hoopla over the WGCI as they booked rooms for the two-day ratings, there was little mention of the affair at the Hyatt Hotel. other stations in the market. WBMX Attention Chicago: The BRE office in remains the number two Urban Con- California informs me that Detroit is way temporary music 'station in Chicago. ahead of us this year in registration for By Jerome Simmons WBMX placed number 5 behind WGCI- the Conference. I must remind you that FM AND WGN-AM (Talk) tied for first you must call early to make your hotel CHICAGO SCENE with a 9.2; WBBM-AM (Talk), with 6.3; reservations to insure that you take WXEZ-FM (Beautiful Music), 5.4; and advantage of the special rate. Chicago WGCI radio has moved to new WBMX-FM, 4.3. VVVON-AM (Black talk) always has the best showing of folks at headquarters this week. The new and WOJO-FM (Spanish Music), tied for the conference. Let's not fall down in address is: Suite 600, 332 South Mich- 18 with a 2.0; WNUA-FM (New Wave) '88! igan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604 (312 ) 427- was 22, with a 1.8; and WJPC-AM/ Hey, Mary—It would be nice if Banks 4800. Please not that this address is just WLNR-FM came in last with 0.5. & Company would broadcast live from for the business and sales office. Record WBMX has bought back its late night the Conference... day will still take place at 6 North jazz show with Waffle Muhammad. This Radio Stations—A trip to the BRE Michigan. According to Barbara Prieto, appears to be a good move by Lee Conference would be an excellent prize MD, they will not move into the new Michaels as jazz is on the upswing in to give away. The winning listeners building for another month or more. Chicago. would have a chance with mingle with WGCI's ChiMe Childs was featured WBEE presented "Jazz Mania," an all the music industry stars. Think about last week on CBS's Two on 2 weekly event designed to promote the station it...

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16 BLACK RADIO EXCLUSIVE May 13, 1988 WHAT:VER HAPPENED TO? RUBY AND THE ROMANTICS: Their Day Will Come...Again

By Spider Harrison

Remember those opening lines: "Our families. "It started getting tough on the day will come...and we'll have every- fellows," she said. "Because there wasn't thing. We'll share the joy...falling in love enough money coming in. But there was can bring" lots of traveling...and I mean lots! I In 1963, that was the warmest, didn't get married until 1966, and we sincerest love song on wax. And it still didn't have any children. So it was easier sounds great. It's a classic. on me." The song, written by Mort Garson and Although there was always strong Bob Hillard, was intended for another camaraderie among members of the artist. But, according to the lead singer group, Nash remembers the stresses of of the group that ultimately recorded it, traveling to engagements. "We appeared "We knew it was going to be a hit so, with James Brown on 34 one-nighters," because of our persistence, it was given she said. "Yes, it was a dynamite show. to us. They never told us who it was But we slept four nights in a hotel and for, though, and we never did find out the rest on the bus...and that was just who the other artist was." too much!" Well, the artists who did perform the Ruby and The Romantics broke up tune turned out to be Ruby and The in August, 1971. "If we had been earning Romantics. I was a fan, bought their more money, we might still be together," records and saw them perform many Ruby and The Romantics she mused. "We were all good friends times at the Apollo Theatre and the Hi- and we respected each other, always." Way Inn in Roosevelt, Long Island. the lead singer. Each member auditioned There was a bit of sadness when she Originating from Akron, Ohio, the for lead. It was agreed that Nash had talked of the death of Leroy Fann. "Leroy Romantics were Ronald Mosley, Edward a very contemporary white sound with was the writer of the group," she said. Roberts, George Lee, the late Leroy Fann broad appeal potential. "He wrote the flip side of 'Our Day Will and that first class talent, Ruby Nash, "Personally, I've always wanted an Come' and 'Moonlight and Music.' He the lead singer. Aretha style," she revealed. "But my died in New York in 1973. The rest of "The fellows were all part of different voice was always soft." us stay pretty much in contact with one groups," Nash told me, recently. "They During our conversation, she spoke another." all came together around 1959. They fondly of her friendship with Aretha and Today, Ruby is married to Robert formed a group originally under the her sister Erma Franklin. At that time, Garnett, a physical education instructor name 'Supremes,' and went to New I also learned of the recent death of their and wrestling coach at Akron's Central York." other sister, Carolyln, a very creditable Howard High School, the same school Having little initial success, the group songwriter. Nash attended. returned to Ohio. Then they decided Ruby and The Romantics stayed with "My brother and my husband that a female would be an excellent Kapp Records (now part of the MCA attended Akron University together," addition to their number. At a commun- catalog) for the next three years. In she smiles. "He came home with my ity center talent show, members of the addition to "Our Day Will Come," their brother and that was it." group first heard Ruby Nash. The group releases included "Our Summer Love," Often, her two teenage sons and her which she led that night won first place. "Young Wings Can Fly" and "Hey There, 11 year-old daughter try to persuade On the same show, were the °lays, who Lonely Boy," the answer to Eddie their mom to continue her singing came from only 35 miles away in Holman's "Hey There, Lonely Girl." career. And to that, the once-shy high Cleveland. Later, when the group moved on, first school girl, now a legend in the music The men of the singing group imme- to ABC Records, then to A&M, they again industry, responds: "I've been thinking diately recruited Nash and headed for met little success. "There was no seriously about it. I'm sure it wouldn't New York, once again. This time, they material," said Nash, "no direction and be as tough this time. Maybe next would succeed. we had too many different managers, summer we'll do some engagements." "You had to be in New York in those all making too many promises with too Up and down the West Coast, accord- days," said Nash. "I remember having few results." ing to promoters, there is a demand for an apartment in New York and another In the beginning, they were signed Ruby and The Romantics. In their prime, in Akron. It was Leroy Kirkland, a friend with the William Morris Agency. "Hang- they never played that part of the the fellows met on their last visit to New ing in there like Gladys Knight and The country. Perhaps their day will come York, who took us to Kapp Records. And Pips is what we wanted," she said. again and we'll all hear them next time. it was Al Stanton, Kapp's A&R director, I asked her about Motown. "Yes, I who created the name Ruby and The believe Motown would have been a "Whatever Happened To?" will Romantics." good move, because the producers and soon be available as a 30 minute Nash also remembered one night, the songs would have been available." weekly syndicated radio program. after singing from 5-11pm, when it was Only Nash was single. All the other For more information please call decided finally that she was to become members of the group were married with (818) 508-9180.

May 13, 1988 BLACK RADIO EXCLUSIVE 17 into land lines for a long time, it wasn't Cellular now has solved that problem until 1946 that Ma Bell got in on the with the formation of "cells." Each cell act and formed the first mobil telephone is a remote base station, capable of service. At that time, it was necessary receiving and transmitting many calls to go through an operator to make a simultaneously. You may have seen call. triangular boxes with antennas mounted In 1964, a direct-dial service was on large poles. These are automated formed. By the mid-70's, the mobil cellular base stations. They are scien- phone service was so clogged that there tifically placed to avoid any dead spots TECH was a wait of up to 40 minutes to place within their assigned areas. a call. The waiting lists to have phones As the caller drives along, making that installed were growing astronomically. big business deal or setting up that hot The main reason for the delay was date, the equipment is switching from that the early mobil phones required a cell-to-cell, assuring good and constant NOTES communication. And the growing pop- By ularity—and must-have convenience— The Cellular Revolution of this high-tech phenomenon has Just a few years ago, having a car ushered in the cellular revolution. phone was a status symbol. But recently, Also, with cellular, there is a certain when I saw a '72 Nova with one door amount of security provided for the in primer and its driver talking on his conversation. With older mobil phone mobil phone, it dawned on me that service, anyone with a communications things have changed. Personally, I have receiver could pick up the mobil phone enjoyed the tranquility of being isolated band and listen in on the conversation. from the world as I drive down the (I had such a radio as a kid. But of course, freeway. However, it has become a fact I never evesdropped on private of life for many of us that being out of pair of frequencies that tied up a good conversations.) touch can cost money. bit of an already obsolete frequency Now, with cellular, the signals are so As a non-status-seeking person, I put spectrum. Now, a new band provides complex and the actual power used is on my best disguise and started nosing nearly 700 channels allocated to mobil so low that it is very difficult for the around cellular phone stores. In this, the phone service. This band is in the 800 amateur to pick out and follow one first of a two-part series on cellular, we'll Mhz range, located above UHF-TV conversation. take a look at the history of the mobil Back to mobil phone history: Cellular phones come in many forms. phone. Although Bell Telephone developed the There are quite a few bells and whistles What we call cellular phones are cellular concept in 1947, it wasn't until available as well. Next week, we'll look basically two-way radios. The first two- 1977 that the first prototype systems into the various equipment and services way radio was installed in an automobile were planned for operation in 1983. available too. With so many channels by the Chalmers-Detroit Company in As mentioned earlier, cellular solved and so much equipment on the market, 1921. In 1933, the New York Police the clogging of the airwaves. But the prices are coming down. But it still isn't Department installed two-way radios in remaining problem was reception. Early as cheap as calling from home. their vehicles, and coined the phrase, mobil phone system base stations had Warning! A friend of mine called "Calling all cars!" one location per area, usually on a everyone he knew after purchasing his Though the police and the military, mountaintop or tall building. If the new cellular phone—just to say he was as well as amateur radio operators, had phone happened to enter a dead spot, calling from his car. His first bill was patched their two-way radio equipment all conversation would be cut off. over $1,000.

• Serving the needs of the Entertain ment Industry • Contact James G. K napp at 213-469-4121 for Details INDIES lndie Label Signs Ohio Players & AWB Track Record, the new indie based in Seattle, WA, has announced the signing of The Ohio Players and The Average White Band. The Ohio Players, who've had three platinum and six gold LPs, just com- pleted recording their first Track release, Back which will be their first new record in eight years. The single, "Sweat" will be released April 25th. The Average White Band, whose biggest mid-seventies hits were "Pick Up The Pieces" and "Cut The Cake," are about to go into the studio to record their first Track LP. Track Record is headed by Chip Wilson, a Pacific Northwest concert Back Row (I-r): Darwin Dortch and "Diamond" Williams (Ohio Players), Richard Brown promoter who has handled dates for (Ohio Players' co-producer), Glenn Rupp (engineer). Front Row (I-r): Chet Willis and Frank Sinatra, Eddie Murphy, Tears For Billy Beck (Ohio Players), Alan Gorrie G4WB), Onnie McIntyre (AWB), Roger Ball Gt1WB), Fears and Tina Turner. "Sugar" Bonner (Ohio Players). Center (kneeling): Chip Wilson (President of Track Record).

Joyce Sims Wows The UK Joyce Sims, Sleeping Bag Records recording artist, has just triumphantly completed a tour in the United Kingdom and Amsterdam, where she sold out every venue she played, including two nights at the world famous Hammersmith Odeon in London. Strongly contributing to Ms. Sims' performances was the Joyce Sims Band; guest appearing with the band as the multi-talented Jimmy Castor. As one newspaper critic raved, "Joyce Sims is the Voice of the '90s, classically 'post-modern' with a skill and vocal range that leave more humble warblers gasping. The marriage between Ms. Sims and her illustrious band is truly a match made in heaven." Presently, Sims is rapidly approaching star status in the music industry. A woman who wrote, arranged, performed and produced her debut LP Come Into My Life, she has already earned a gold LP in the UK. Sims is now looking for a fifth hit single from the LP in the Barbara Acklin remake of "Love Makes A Woman," featuring Joyce Sims Jimmy Castor on saxophone. VIDEO TAYLOR AND BET SHO W "CO MPASSION" GERRY WO OS 'EM ON VIDEO SOUL

A recent guest on Black Entertainment Television's popular New Virgin Records star vocalist Gary Taylor recently filmed "Video Soul" program, 19 year-old singer Gerry Woo (left) a special segment of Black Entertainment Television's "Video wowed audiences with his video "How Long" (a Top 30 R&B Soul" program in London. His hot single, "Compassion," is Chart hit on PolyGram Records), as well as other favorites. fast becoming the choice of reviewers and programmers alike. The hardworking UCLA sophomore is pictured here with Cruising along the Thames River with the singer is "Video PolyGram's Baltimore/Washington promotion manager Sharee Soul's" host, Yolanda Gaskins. Hawkins and "Video Soul's" host Donnie Simpson.

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"The Right Stuff' is the first* itit single from the exciting debut album by . ,47,he Right Stuff" On your desk now. So jam it loud!!

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MUSICAL CHAIRS almost a year. We intend to bring him on with great style," Spears said in Evans Joins K104/ Dallas welcoming him to the station. K104 (KKDA-FM, Dallas/Fort Worth) Evans was one of the original seven announced the appointment of Stanley "audition Dis" participating in the T. Evans to the K104 airstaff, effective station's national talent search last November. Prior to his airwork at New York's Z100, Evans generated number one ratings for nearly two years at WZAT- FM, Savannah, Georgia. Evans replaces Jay Michaels, who exited the station last LD. McCollum month to pursue other interests. XHRM reclaim its rightful stance in the "We are looking forward to Stanley San Diego market. bringing our ratings higher than ever at "L.D. McCollum moves back into the K104FM," Spears concluded. music department as the station's MD," he said. "L.D. will also oversee marketing Other Mikes in Motion promotions at XHRM." WEUP/Huntsville, AL announces the appointment of Rick "Candy" Lee as the station's new music director. Congratu- lations are also extended to Steve Murry, who was promoted to production director at the station.

KQXL/Baton Rouge, LA welcomes a new staffer to the Power 106.5 lineup. Tina Marie Hamilton comes to KQXL- FM as afternoon drive announcer.

VVTLC/Indianapolis, IN announces the appointment of Vycki Buchanon, who officially became the station's new MD on May 1st. The announcement comes from PD Jay Johnson. Stay tuned!

Clark to Program XHRM/San Diego

Stanley T Evans Hal Clark comes to XHRM from WYLD/New Orleans, where he worked May 6. Evans joins Dallas/Fort Worth's as programming assistant. Clark also most-listened-to radio station, as deter- held positions as production director, mined by the winter Arbitron (12+, 8.7 sports director and mid-day air share) from New York City's top-rated personality. Hot 102/WLUM hosted a free concert station, WHTZ-FM (Z100). According to GM Darryl Cox, "Hal starring A&M recording artist Shanice The announcement of Evans' assign- was brought into the WYLD family by Wilson. Shanice dropped by the station ment to the evening air shift, 6-10 pm, Brute Bailey in 1982, while still attend- to share some smiles with LUM staffers. was made by K104 vice president and ing Grambling University. I am pleased Pictured (l-r): WLUM's music director Gary program director Michael Spears. to have Hal Clark at XHRM. He comes Young promotions director Bobby 'Z"; "Stanley has been working with to us with years of experience from YLD afternoon driver Geno Jones; and Shanice America's number one radio station for and I am confident that he will help Wilson. (Photo by Robert G Browning)

22 BLACK RADIO EXCLUSIVE May 13, 1988 KYEA/Monroe, LA welcomes Mike Payne as its new PD. Mike has been at the mike at WAMO/Pittsburgh, WABQ/Cleveland, KYOK/Houston and most recently co-produced the syndi- cated show "Highlights" out of Los Angeles. Mike will also hold down the afternoon airshift from 1pm to 5pm. The announcement was made by operations manager, Julian Davis.

e WE KS-FM GM Lee Zapis Meets Michael & Rebbie Jackson During Michael Jackson's big concert in Atlanta, WEKS-FM/ KISS 104 general manager KISS 102 "Goodtime Gator" at the Craven Lee Zapis met with Michael and Rebbie Jackson for a friendly backstage photo. Rebbie County Special Olympics, held recently was in town for two reasons: She was KISS 104's honored guest for a private dinner in KISS 102's hometown, New Bern, reception prior to the concert; and the second is pretty obvious, she wanted to see North Carolina her brother perform!

Morris Day recently visited New Jersey's music station WNJR Pictured following a very successful on air interview are: WNJR afternoon drive personality, Carlos de Jesus; Morris Day; WNJR PD Henry Singleton; Warner Brothers Vice President/Promotion Ray Harris. PD Meets M.D.'s New York-based vocal group the Force M.D.'s stopped by KILH/Los Angeles for an on-air interview with program director Cliff Winston during a recent promotional tour. The group continued their travels with a tour of Japan. Pictured (I-r): Stevie D. of the Force M.D.'s; Warner Bros. rep Steve Campfield; Cliff Winston; TCD., Trisco and Mercury of the Force M.D.'s. Service Requests WBMS, Wilmington, NC, needs service from all Independent Labels, Rap Music and Gospel Record Labels. WBMS 310 Davis Street Recording artist Tania Infante is currently promoting her U.S. Records and Music. Group, Wilmington, NC 28401 Inc. 12-inch record "I Just Won The Lottery." (L-r):L Alberto Guerra (producer); Jane (919) 763-4633 Carnegie (WEDR DJ); James T (WEDR DJ); recording artist Tania Infante; and U.S. Records Attn: Raul Brewster, PD and Music Group, Inc., Frank Hart 23 May 13, 1988 BLACK RADIO EXCLUSIVE REGIONAL RADIO REPORT The following reports reflect new adds to the stations listed from the cut off of reports on Tuesdays. These reports reflect changes for that week. Complete playlist information is on file at the offices of Black Radio Exclusive. For more information, please phone (213) 469-7262

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Louisville, KY 40223 PAULA ABDUL, KNOCKED OUT BASS PATROL, ROCK THE HOUSE CLUB NOUVEAU, IT'S A COLD 502-425-3444 Chris Barry Dave Allan 5321 1st Place N.E. Washington, DC 20011 MELBA MOORE, I CANT COMPLAIN MID-SOUTH e ffOQ 440 Domino 202-722-1000 ALEXANDER O'NEAL, THE LOVERS PO WER Philadelphia, IPaneA 1 9128 (VW Gary Butler SADE, PARADISE 215.483.8900 JAZZY JEFF, PARENTS JUST 3803 Dunham BROS. JOHNSON, KICKIN' IT DEELE, SHOOT 'EM UP MOVIES Boyce, LA 71409 318-793-4003 SADE, PARADISE GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE NOEL, LIKE A CHILD SADE, PARADISE WORLD CLASS WRECKING, TURN MELBA MOORE, I CANT COMPLAIN CLUB NOUVEAU, COLD COLD WORLD E.P.M.D., YOU GOTS TO CHILL PAULA ABDUL, KNOCKED OUT Bill Price BETTY WRIGHT, NO PAIN NO GAIN GREGORY ABBOTT, lit PROVE IT SHANICE WILSON, THE WAY YOU P.O. Box 3244 MELBA MOORE, I CAN'T COMPLAIN BROS. JOHNSON, KICK IT TO THE OHIO PLAYERS, SWEAT Louisville, KY 40208 JAMAICA BOYS, SPEND SOMETIME DEELE, SHOOT 'EM UP MOVIES 502-636-3536 GWEN GUTHRIE, CANT LOVE YOU MID-ATLANTIC REDDINGS, SO IN LOVE Maton Blackman MAGIC LADY, BETCHA Univ. of Maryland E. Eh. DEELE, SHOOT 'EM UP MOVIES KBUC WESM MACK BAND, ROSES ARE RED Chuck Moore Princess Anne, MO 21853 TEDDY PENDERGRASS, JOY Cleo Cook 301-651-2816 VANESSA WILLIAMS, THE RIGHT TEASE, I CAN'T STAND KCXL 810 E. 63rd Street MELBA MOORE, I CAN'T COMPLAIN GEORGE MICHAEL, ONE MORE TRY Kansas City, MO 64110 JAMES BROWN, I'M REAL RIGHT CHOICE, TIRED OF TIM HEINTZ, SEARCHING THE 816.333-2583 ALEXANDER O'NEAL, THE LOVERS SADE, PARADISE JAMES MOODY, MOVING FORWARD SADE, PARADISE SAM RINEY, LAY IT ON THE WALTER BEASLEY, ON THE EDGE Charles Dorn MICHAEL COOPER, DINNER FOR CLYDE CR1NER, BEHIND THE SUN MILLIE JACKSON, SOMETHING KC LT P.O. 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Tillman GUY, GROOVE ME TIME BANDITS, WILD FIRE LEATA CALLOWAY, WITH EVERY KRNB Memphis, TN 18111 MORRIS DAY, DAY DREAMIN' GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE IT WORLD CLASS WRECKING, TURN 901-323-0101 PAULA ABDUL, KNOCKED OUT TONY TERRY, FOREVER YOURS PRINCE, ALPHABET ST. TRACIE SPENCER, SYMPTONS TYKA NELSON, MARC ANTHONY'S JETS, MAKE IT REAL Travis Gardner DEELE, SHOOT 'EM UP MOVIES GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE BARDEUX, WHEN WE KISS KCOH 5011 Alameda KIRK WHALUM, GIVE ME YOUR ALEXANDER O'NEAL, THE LOVERS PRINCE, ALPHABET ST. Houston, TX 77004 J.J. FAD, SUPERSONIC BUS BOYS, NEVER GIVE YOU UP JAZZY IEFF, PARENTS 713-522-1001 BOOGIE DOWN PROD., MY Laverenceffeonnoller 104 Scott jantzen P.O. Box 3444 Scott laotien MORRIS DAY, DAY DREAMIN' WIL.N Danville, VA 24543 P.O. Box 1850 GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE IT 804-799-1580 FM Ocean City, MD 21842 PAGE ONE, BABY SAY YES DELMARVAS HOT'TE$T 301-641-0002 MICHAEL JACKSON, DIRTY DIANA EGYPTIAN LOVER, D.S.L.S. GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE WORLD CLASS WRECKING, TURN TRACIE SPENCER, SYMPTONS OF SADE, PARADISE SWEET SENSATION, TAKE IT JAMES BROWN, I'M REAL HERBIE HANCOCK, VIBE ALIVE TONY TERRY, FOREVER YOURS 10131' WATLEY, MOST OF ALL C. Erwin Daniels MELBA MOORE, I CANT COMPLAIN MICHAEL COOPER, DINNER FOR • 1000 Grimmeffe Dr, WILL DOWNING, SENDING OUT SHANICE WILSON, THE WAY YOU Shreveport, LA 71109 DA KRASH, TRAPPED IN PHASES JAMES BROWN, I'M REAL 318-965-9103 STACY LATTISAW, LET ME TAKE DI JAZZY JEFF, PARENTS JUST

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BLACK RADIO EXCLUSIVE 25 ALEXANDER O'NEAL, THE LOVERS STACY LATTISAW, LET ME LOVE JODY, MOST OF ALL NO ADDS 1AMES BROWN, I'M REAL NU SHOOZ, SHOULD I SAY YES NICOLE, JAMPACKED TO THE SADE, PARADISE COVER GIRLS, PROMISE ME JAZZY JEFF, PARENTS IUST KC Jones MICHAEL COOPERS, DINNER FOR WILL DOWNING, SENDING OUT AN JI FADE, SUPERSONIC 4401 Carriage Hill Lane FAD, SUPERSONIC PAUL JACKSON IR, I CAME TO elv..K016 Kaye Barnes Columbus, OH 43220 GEORGE MICHAEL, ONE MORE TRY 614-451-2191 Mike James WESY Ro. Box 4426 KIAM 105 FM 109 E. 6th Expressway Greenville, MS 38701 Rock Stevens Mission, TX 78572 601-335-9264 MICHAEL JACKSON, DIRTY DIANA 6% E. Broad 512-383-7267 1ERMAINE STEWART, SAY IT Columbus, OH 43215 PRINCE, ALPHABET ST. HERBIE HANCOCK, VIBE ALIVE 614-464.0020 BO! SCAGGS, HEART OF MINE CLUB NOUVEAU, COLD COLD WORLD Sammie lardan DONNA SUMMER, FASCINATION MARVIN SEASE, LOVE IS A GAME MILLIE JACKSON, SOMETHING 5920 S. Logan Street PAUL JOHNSON, EVERY KIND OF STACY LATTISAW, LET ME LOVE WXLA KASHIF, LOVE ME ALL Lansing, MI 48911 ELEANOR, ADVENTURE NU SHOOZ, SHOULD I SAY YES SADE, PARADISE 517-393-6397 TRACIE SPENCER, SYMPTONS WILL DOWNING, SENDING OUT AN EARTH WIND & FIRE, EVIL ROY SEQUEL, I'M OVER YOU RAYS, BE ALONE DA KRASH, TRAPPED IN PHASES Cedric Thomas JAMES BROWN, IM REAL 1204 Gravel Line Street MELBA MOORE, I CANT NOEL, LIKE A CHILD WJMG MORRIS DAY, DAY DREAMIN' Hattiesburg, MS 39401 TYKA NELSON, MARK ANTHONY5 SPOOKIE, DON 7 WALK AWAY HALL & CATES, EVERYTHING 601-544-1947 REDDINGS, SO IN LOVE ZIGGY MARLEY, TOMORROW PEOPLE NU SHOOZ, SHOULD I SAY YES BETTY WRIGHT, NO PAIN NO GAIN GEORGE MICHAEL, ONE MORE TRY Mark McGill MACK BAND, ROSES ARE RED JULIO IGLESIAS, MY LOVE 600 S. 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Box 530860 ROB BASE, IT TAKES NIA PEEPLES, TROUBLE RAYS, BE ALONE TONIGHT Grand Prairie, TX 75053 JAMES BROWN, I'M REAL LEATA CALLO WAY, WITH EVERY 214-263-9911 IESSE JAMES, DONT GET MACK BAND, ROSES ARE RED Lankford Stephens STACY LATTISAW, LET ME TAKE Michael Ecton SADE, PARADISE 1400 Cincinnati Street Cyreio Hughes o ALEXANDER O'NEAL, THE LOVERS Dayton, OH 45408 MIDWEST 1204 Gravel Line LTRIM, GRAB IT WORV 513-224-1137 Cheryl Winston Hattiesburg, MS 39401 STACY LATTISAW, LET ME 1139 Olive Street Suite 303 601-544-1941 KATZ GREGORY ABBOTT, lit PROVE St. Louis, MO 63101 EVELYN KING, FLIRT DEELE, SHOOT 'EM UP MOVIES 314-241-6000 RIGHT CHOICE, TIRED OF BEING JAMES BRO WN, I'M REAL PRINCE, ALPHABET ST, MICHAEL JACKSON, DIRTY DIANA CLUB NOUVEAU, COLD COLD WORLD HERBIE HANCOCK, VIBE ALIVE GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE IT Pat Spearman OE M, SHOOT 'EM UP MOVIES STACEY LATTISAW, LET ME TAKE SADE, PARADISE 8906 Wall St. Suite 401 ITRIMM, GRAB IT KQCF DEELE, SHOOT EM UP STACY LATTISAW, LET ME TAKE Austin, TX 78754 BABYFACE, IF WE TRY 512-339-6102 TEASE, I CANT STAND DA72, ANTICIPATION Herman Pearson Alton Palmore ALEX O'NEAL, THE LOVERS 5829 N. 60th St. P.O. Box 5353 PAUL JACKSON, JR., I CAME TO Omaha, NE 68104 wqic Meridian, MS 39302 BROTHERS JOHNSON, KICK IT TO MAGIC LADY, BETCHA CANT LOSE 402-571-3714 601-693-4851 NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, RIGHT Carl Conner NORMAN CONNORS, I AM YOUR WFXA P.O. Box 1584 STACY LATTISAW, LET ME TAKE M MES BROWN, I'M REAL Augusta, GA 30903 2 LIVE CREW, MOVE SOMETHING TRACIE SPENCER, SYMPTONS OF GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE 803-279-2331 A.B. Welch BROS. JOHNSON, KICK IT TO RUN DMC, RUNS HOUSE GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE IT 7707 Waco Drive MACK BAND, ROSES ARE RED KQXL NU SHOOZ, SHOULD I SAY YES Baton Rouge, ILA 70806 ANGELA WINBUSH, ITS YOU GUYS, GROOVE 504-926-1106 JAMES BRO WN, I'M REAL ALEXANDER O'NEAL, THE LOVERS JA M JEFF, PARENTS JUST Ron Davis CLUB NOUVEAU, 175 A COLD RUN DMC, RUN'S HOUSE STACY LATTISAW, LET ME TAKE REDDINGS, SO IN LOVE P.O. Box 1229 Laurel, MS 39440 DA KRASH, TRAPPED JAME.ç.eltO WN, I'M REAL CLUB NOUVEAU, ITS A COLD WQIS WHODIN1, YOU BROUGHT IT ON 601-425-1491 MELBA MOORE, I CANT COMPLAIN BY ALL MEANS, SURRENDER N\N Mel Edwards IERMAINE STEWART, SAY IT ..4.4" 10:4 E. Dunldin DAM BAND, ANTICIPATION DEELE, SHOOT 'EM UP MOVIES Joe Spencer 2.20G -A, , 1;1:-681.5 min 02% M° 65101 PAULA ABDUL, KNOCKED OUT NU SHOOZ, SHOULD I SAY YES WGPR 3146 E. lefferson DEELE, SHOOT 'EM UP MOVIES PRINCE, ALPHABET ST. Detroit, MI 48207 DOUG E. FRESH, KEEP RISING TEMPTATIONS, DO YOU WANNA 313-259-8862 MICHAEL JACKSON, DIRTY DIANA IERMAINE STEWART, SAY IT JODY WATLEY, MOST OF ALL L. Green MELBA MOORE, 1 CANT COMPLAIN L. Lewis MIACK BAND, ROSES ARE RED RAY PARKER IR., I SHOULD HAVE REDDINGS, SO IN LOVE WITH YOU 902 High Street Matt Morton CLUB NOUVEAU, ITS A COLD TA MARA, BLUEBERRY GOSSIP Little Rock, AK 72202 WXOK P.O. Box 66475 JESSE IAMES, I'M GONNA BE 501-375-1069 Baton Rouge, LA 70896 PRINCE, ALPHABET STREET ALVIN CASH, I'M BETTING 504-927-7060 MICHAEL JACKSON, DIRTY DIANA PRINCE, ALPHABET ST. IMAGINATION, INSTINCTUAL NU SHOOZ, SHOULD I SAY JAMES BRO WN, I'M REAL GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE IT MACK BAND, ROSES ARE RED DEELE, SHOOT 'EM UP MOVIES DOUG E. FRESH, KEEP RIGHT ON Prim Carter STACY LATTISAW, LET ME TAKE DOUG E. FRESH, KEEP RISING KPRS Monica Nightingale MICHAEL JACKSON, DIRTY DIANA WHITE BOYS, PUMP ME UP 2440 Pershing Rd., *118 GREGORY ABBOTT, lu PROVE TO MICHAEL JACKSON, DIRTY DIANA WIZE Kansas City, MO 64108 JA M IEEE, PARENTS JUST JETS, MAKE IT REAL JAMES BRO WN, I'M REAL 816-471-2100 ALEXANDER O'NEAL, THE LOVERS SADE, PARADISE Ty Bell GEORGE MICHAEL, ONE MORE TRY Michael Hightower CHRIS JASPER, ONE TIME LOVE WYLD 2906 Tulane IODY WATLEY, MOST OF ALL 1623 A East Apache New Orleans, LA 70119 POINTER SISTERS, I'M IN LOVE KXOJ DAZZ BAND, ANTICIPATION Tulsa, OK 74106 504-822-1945 GREGORY ABBOTT, Ill PROVE 918-428-4451 MACK BAND, ROSES ARE RED Doug Harris SADE, PARADISE 11821 Euclid Ave. SADE, PARADISE FINESSE 8. SYNQUIS, SOUL KASHIF, LOVE ME ALL OVER Cleveland, OH 44106 RANDY HALL, SLOW STARTER GUY, GROOVE NORMAN CONNORS, I AM YOUR 216-795-1212 PAGE ONE, BABY SAY YES ROGER, PAPA'S GOT IOHNNY KEMP, JUST GOT PAID BROS. JOHNSON, KICK IT TO JAMES BROWN, I'M REAL ALEXANDER O'NEAL, THE LOVERS SUAVE, MY GIRL ICE T, COLORS lay leffenes JUNIOR, YES NARADA, DIVINE EMOTIONS 311 Alamo St. 10(ZZ DEELE, SHOOT 'EM UP MOVIES REGINIA BELLE, HOW COULD YOU Steve Sardine Lake Charles, LA 70601 STACY LATTISAW, LET ME TONI TONY TONE, LITTLE WALTER 318-436-7277 708 S. Mathews Av. Urbana, IL 61801 James Taylor 217-333-2613 WILL DOWNING, SENDING OUT AN OHIO VALLEY WITH Ron Lucky RANDY HALL, SLOW STARTER 35102 Center Ridge Road Bill Jackson MICHAEL JACKSON, DIRTY DIANA MACK BAND, ROSES ARE RED No, Ridgeville, OH 44039 527 Cottage JOHNNY KEMP, JUST GOT PAID MILLIE JACKSON, SOMETHING KBBG 216-327-1844 Waterloo, IA 50703 NIA PEEPLES, TROUBLE WALTER BEASLEY, ON THE EDGE 319-234-1441 KOOL MOE DEE, FIFTY WAYS GUY, GROOVE ME MORRIS DAY, DAY DREAMIN' RAISE, BE ALONE TONIGHT DEELE, SHOOT 'EM UP MOVIES STEVIE WONDER, GET IT GARY TAYLOR, COMPASSION W ORLD CLASS WRECKING, TURN JESSE JOHNSON, LOVE STRUCK PRINCE, ALPHABET ST. BASS PATROL, ROCK THE HOUSE DARRYL DUNCAN, HEAVEN GAVIN CHRISTOPHER, YOU ARE JANETTE RENEE, GONNA BE YOUR REDDINGS, SO IN LOVE WITH Frank Grant 2 LIVE CREW, MOVE SOMETHING Julian Davis KASHIF, LOVE ME ALL OVER P.O. Box 828 P.O. Box 2199 JOYCE SIMS, LOVE MAKES A WKWM Grand Rapids, MI 49508 Lee Michaels West Monroe, LA 71294 NATALIE COLE, PINK CADILLAC KYEA 616-676-1135 408 S. Oak Park Avenue 318-322-1491 GEORGE PMUS, CAN YOU WAIT \MMUS Oak Park, IL 60302 NIA PEEPLES, TROUBLE SADE, PARADISE 312-524-3224 FROZEN Brian Castle OHIO PLAYERS, SWEAT Gary Weiler JAMES BROWN, IM REAL Kaye Barnes WBLZ JOYCE SIMS, LOVE MAKES A 1211 w. Sharon Rd, GUY, GROOVE ME P.O. Box 4426 MACK BAND, ROSES ARE RED WBAD Cincinnati, OH 45240 2 LIVE CREW, MOVE SOMETHING Greenville, MS 38701 STACY LATTISAW, LET ME TAKE 601-335-9264 513-742-3600 GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE IT SADE, PARADISE JERA1AINE STEWART, SAY IT Mark McG81 PRINCE, ALPHABET STREET Claude Young HERBIE HANCOCK, VIBE ALIVE 600 S. Michigan Street MICHAEL COOPER, DINNER FOR 2 -V IP 0 Suite 2056 Penobscot Bldg. WCRX CLUB NOUVEAU, COLD COLD WORLD 11/ Chicago, IL 60605 MARVIN SEASE, LOVE IS A GAME JAMES BROWN, I'M REAL 0 Detroit, MI 48226 312-663-1693 313-965-4500

26 BLACK RADIO EXCLUSIVE May 13, 1988 Claude Motley, Jr SWING OUT SISTER, SURRENDER MELBA MOORE, I CAN'T COMPLAIN JAMES BRO WN, I'M REAL 111 lames D. BravAey Dr.,S.W. MICHAEL JACKSON, DIRTY DIANA BOOGIE BOYS, I'M COMIN' GARY TAYLOR, COMPASSION INCLK Atlanta, GA 30314 RUN DMC, RUNS HOUSE PAUL JACKSON JR., 1 CAME TO 404-522-8776 KEITH SWEAT, SOMETHING JUST Terry Fretag BY ALL MEANS, SURRENDER 91.9 FM TEN CITY, RIGHT BACK TO YOU WHNC Nate Harris VANEESE THOMAS, HEADING IN P.O. Box 1240 VIEW FROM THE HILL, STAY AND RIPPINGTONS, KILNE Henderson, NC 27536 Sonny TyMr MICHAEL JACKSON, DIRTY DIANA FRANK MORGAN/TYNER, MAJOR 919-438-8111 6 N. Michigan Avenue TONY TERRY, FOREVER YOURS MARK MURPHY, SEPT. BALLAD Chicago, IL 60602 TEENA MARIE, WORK IT AZMUTH, CRAZY 312-984-1400 ZIGGY MARLEY, TOMORRO W PEOPLE 10SH BREAKSTONE, EVENING HALL & OATES, EVERYTHING Paula Sutton PRESTIGE, SOUL MASTERPIECE Campus Box 800 IODY WATLEY, MOST OF ALL DALE, SIMON PIECES OF A DREAM, MAKES Elizabeth City, NC 27909 BY ALL MEANS, I SURRENDER MICO WAVE, INSTANT REPLAY JORGE DALTO, LISTEN UP 919-335-3517 ALEXANDER O'NEAL, THE LOVERS SHANICE WILSON, THE WAY EARL TURBINGTON, BROTHERS SADE, PARADISE BROS. IOHNSON, KICK IT TO STE VIE KAHN, LOCAL JUNIOR, YES MELBE MOORE, I CAN'T COMPLAIN Mike Richardson Steve Hegwood BODY, POSSESSION CHRIS JASPER, ONE TIME LOVE Ronald Carmichael Hatcher IIII II/711112 12800 W. Bluemond Road SKWARES, DON'T MESS WITH MY REDDINGS, SO IN LOVE WITH YOU Elm Grove, WI 53122 TAMARA & THE SEEN, BLUEBERRY A jl e jg r 200 Main St. 414-786-1590 Pat Hayward — Madison, Al. 35758 Bob Gay 806 Monson Street P.O. Box 2247 WVGB WIDO Beaufort, SC 29902 GUY, GROOVE ME MORRIS DAY, DAY DREAMIN' Fayetteville, NC 28302 803-524-9742 JAMES BROWN, I'M REAL JAMES BROWN, I'M REAL 919-483-6111 LETS, MAKE IT REAL MACK BAND, ROSES ARE RED MELBA MOORE, I CAN'T COMPLAIN TEASE, I CAN'T STAND THE RAIN TEENA MARIE, WORK IT GUY, GROOVE ME MICHAEL COOPER, DINNER FOR REGINA BELLE, HOW COULD YOU WHODINI, YOU BROUGHT IT CLUB NOUVEAU, COLD COLD WORLD MORRIS DAY, DAY DREAMIN' MORRIS DAY, DAY DREAMIN' ANGELA WINBUSH, ITS YOU ADA DYER, 1 BETCHA I'LL PRINCE, ALPHABET ST. MELBA MOORE, I CANT COMPLAIN Ceacer Gooding BILLY OCEAN, TEAR DOWN THE Charles A. Brown P.O. Boa 2684 Melissa Baker WNOV 3815 N. Teutonia Ave. Coastal CA, NC 28561 WVOE Route 3, P.O.Box 328 Don Jones Milwaukee, WI 53206 919-633-1500 Chadbourn, NC 28431 2515 Abercorn Street 414-449-9668 919-654-5621 Savannah, GA 31401 912-232-7288 GUY, GROOVE ME -83) WILAS 11,14 OHIO PLAYERS, SWEAT SADE, PARADISE YOU, PASSION CITY 2 LIVE CREW, MOVE SOMETHING PAJLA ABDUL, KNOCKED OUT FINESSE & SYNQUIS, SOUL LAMES BROWN, I'M REAL PRINCE, ALPHABET ST. MORRIS DAY, DAY DREAMIN' ICE T, COLORS SADE, PARADISE DYNASTY, TELL ME WALK THIS WAY, IN MY ROOM ROGER, PAPA'S GOT A BRAND DEELE, SHOOT 'EM UP MOVIES HALL & OATES, EVERYTHING YOUR JULIO IGLESIAS/WONDER, MY MELBA MOORE, I CAN'T COMPLAIN BY ALL MEANS, SURRENDER BIZ MARKIE, VAPORS MELBA MOORE, I CAN'T VIEW FROM A HILL, STAY AND NICOLE, 1AMMED PACK BOOGIE BOYS, BODY LEATA CALLOWAY, WITH EVERY Jay Johnson Bob Brown JOYCE SIMS, LOVE MAKES A PAUL JACKSON, JR., I CAME TO 2126 N. Meridian Street WLGI Route 2 Box 69 Indianapolis, IN 46202 Hemingway, SC 29554 George McPhaul Leo Jackson 317-923-1456 803-558-2977 WYRU P.O. Box 711 George bones Industrial Park VVE D R 1437 N.W. 35th St. Red Springs, NC 28377 Miami, FL 33142 SADE, PARADISE JAMES BRO WN, I'M REAL 919-843-5946 305-633-1487 IODY WATLEY, MOST OF ALL MARVIN SEASE, LOVE IS A GAME TRACIF SPENCER, SYMPTONS TO DA KRASH, TRAPPED IN PHASES ANGELA WINBUSH, ITS YOU TONY TERRY, FOREVER YOURS TYKA NELSON, MARC ANTHONY'S CHAD, FAST MUSIC MACK BAND, ROSES ARE RED MARVIN SEASE, LOVE IS A GAME NICOLE, 1AM PACKED GUY, GROOVE ME LEATA GALLOWAY, EVERY BEAT OF TONY TERRY, FOREVER YOURS MACK BAND, ROSES ARE RED POINTER SISTERS, I'M IN LOVE 1AMES BRO WN, I'M REAL MICHAEL JACKSON, DIRTY DIANA BASS PATROL, ROCK THE HOUSE ADA DYER, 1 BETCHA CAROLINAS Cash Michaels TUNA MARIE, WORK IT E.P.M.D., YOU GOTS Waxmaster Torey MASTER CEREMONY, MASTER MOVE HALL 8. OATES, EVERYTHING Lou Broadus P.O. Box 190 VANESSA WILLIAMS, RIGHT STUFF IMAGINATION, INSTINCTUAL WASC P.O. Box 5686 Raleigh, NC 27602 MELBA MOORE, I CAN'T COMPLAIN Spartanburg, SC 29304 919-833-3874 Tony Scott 803-585-1530 Tony Lype WEKS 1447 Preachtree St N.E ST 600 225 Green St. Suite 700 Marietta, GA 30309 MELBA MOORE, I CAN'T COMPLAIN WZFX Fayetteville, NC 28302 404-872-9900 MELBA MOORE, I CAN'T COMPLAIN CLUB NOUVEAU, COLD COLD WORLD 919-486-4991 BY ALL MEANS, SURRENDER MARVIN SEASE, LOVE IS A GAME MACK BAND, ROSES ARE RED E.P.M.D., YOU GOTS TO CHILL ALEXANDER O'NEAL, THE LOVERS GUY, GROOVE ME BLUE MERCEDES, SEE WANT MUST LATRIMM, GRAB IT TONY TERRY, FOREVER YOURS NAT GEORGE, CAN 1 BE WITH PRINCE, ALPHABET ST. WALTER BEASLEY, ON THE EDGE WHITNEY HOUSTON, WHERE DO GO GO, LIVE FROM THE CAPITOL GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE NARADAL DIVINE EMOTION TAMARA & THE SEEN, BLUEBERRY SHELIA DOINNE, HOT 1AMES BRO WN, I'M REAL E.P.M.D., YOU GOTS TO CHILL JAMES BROWN, I'M REAL RUN DMC, RUN'S HOUSE GUY, GROOVE ME TEENA MARIE, WORK IT Yvonne Anderson BY ALL MEANS, SURRENDER MACK BAND, ROSES ARE RED WNAA Yvonne Anderson NIA PEEPLES, TROUBLE BIZ MARKIE, VAPORS Gene Allen Price Hall Suite 200 SADE, PARADISE STACY LATTISAW, LET ME TAKE WBSC 1 Radio Road Greensboro, NC 27411 CLUB NOUVEAU, COLD COLD WORLD PAULA ABDUL, KNOCKED OUT Bennettsville, SC 29512 919-334-7936 803-479-7121 Dave Donnel SOUTHEAST WENN 424 16 Street North BROTHERS 1OHNSON, KICK IT TO Birmingham, AL 35203 WHITE BOYS, PUMP ME UP VISIONS, HYPNOTIZED 205-324-3356 GORGEOUOS & ESSENCE, I KNO W GRAND MASTER FLASH, FLY GIRL Ron lanuary LOU BAWLS, RUN JESSE RUN CLUB NOUVEAU, ITS A COLD P.O. Box 39054 VISION, HYNOTIZED ALEXANDER O'NEAL, THE LOVERS Birmingham, AL 35208 GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE BROS. JOHNSON, KICK IT TO THE MORRIS DAY, DAY DREAMIN' 205-780-2014 1AAAFS BRO WN, I'M REAL SWEET COOKIE, MIND YOUR GEORGE MICHAEL, ONE MORE TRY TRAC1E SPENCER, SYMPTONS OF CAROL LYNN TOWNES, YOU KEEP MACK BAND, ROSES ARE RED Dana Hiskisson RANDY HALL, SLOW STARTER TYCA NELSON, MARC ANTHONY'S Eugene Brantley WOIC 910 Cammanchie SADE, PARADISE VANESSA WILLIAMS, THE RIGHT P.O. Box 1005 West Columbia, SC 29169 MELBA MOORE, 1 CANT COMPLAIN Mullins, SC 29574 803-796-9975 DEFL, SHOOT 'EM UP MOVIES Bruce Garrett 803-423-1140 GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE IT WEUP 2609 Jordan Lane ROB BASE, IT TAKES TWO Huntsville, AL 35806 MORRIS DAY, DAY DREAMIN' PAULA ABDUL, KNOCKED OUT 205-837-9388 GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE IT MICHAEL JACKSON, DIRTY DIANA NARADA, DIVINE EMOTION 1ULIO IGLESIAS/WONDER, MY ANGELA WINBUSH, ITS YOU MELBA MOORE, I CAN'T COMPLAIN MAGIC LADY, BETCHA CAN'T Costee McNair JAMES BROWN, I'M REAL TONY TERRY, FOREVER YOURS GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE WBIL P.O. Box 666 BY ALL MEANS, I SURRENDER MICHAEL COOPER, DINNER FOR Tuskegee, AL 36083 MELBA MOORE, I CAN'T COMPLAIN SESIL & LUJON, STROKIN' ALL Benny J. 205-727-2100 KEITH SWEAT, MAKE IT LAST ICE T, COLORS à Carlos Fuller MILLIE JACKSON, SOMETHING MICHAEL JACKSON, DIRTY DIANA P.O. Box 804 TRACIE SPENCER, SYMPTONS STETSASONIC, SALLY _ Goldsboro, NC 27530 MELBA MOORE, I CANT COMPLAIN SEQUEL, OVER YOU 102.3 STEREL. 919-734-4213 PRINCE, ALPHABET ST. Rick Huffman DA KRASH, TRAPPED IN PHASES Carl Conner Hwy 15 North JOYCE SIMS, LOVE MAKES A WFXA P.O. Box 1584 Houston, MS 38851 NEW, TWO TIMER ALEXANDER O'NEAL, LOVERS Augusta, GA 30903 601-456-3071 ROXANNE SHANTE, GO ON GIRL 803-279-2331 Don Kendricks JAMES BRO WN, I'M REAL 1717 Wappoo Rd. WPAL MARVIN SEASE, LOVE IS A GAME Charleston, SC 29407 MICHAEL 1ACKSON, DIRTY DIANA JULIO IGLESIAS/WONDER, MY MELBA MOORE, I CAN'T COMPLAIN KEITH JOHN'S, I CAN ONLY BE 803-763-6330 SADE, PARADISE LITTLE JOHNNY TAYLOR, YOUR Darren LaBarron GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE IT MELBA MOORE, I CAN'T COMPLAIN Jay Diamond Jaye Holidae Earl Boston SADE, PROMISE P.O. Box 12764 WE AL 1060 Gatewood Av. Wiggle Pensacola, FL 32575 364 Cotton Ave. CLUB NOUVEAU, COLD COLD WORLD WFXM Greensboro, NC 27405 904-438-7543 Macon, GA 919-272-5121 TAI KA NELSON, MARC ANTHONY'S 912-742-2505 1510 TRACIE SPENCER, SYMPTONS OF NICOLE, JAM PACKED GARY B.B. COLEMAN, WATCH SWEET DADDY SEVILLE, LET THE GEORGE MICHAEL, ONE MORE TRY JETS, MAKE IT REAL FINESSE 8. SYNQUIS, SOUL RUN DMC, RUNS HOUSE GUY, GROOVE ME MELBA MOORE, I CAN'T COMPLAIN MICHELLE AYERS, ANOTHER LOVER W QOK ALEXANDER O'NEAL, THE LOVERS STOCK AITKEN/WATERMAN, PACK SADE, PARADISE TONY TERRY, FOREVER YOURS TAMARA & THE SEEN, BLUEBERRY DA KRASH, TRAPPED IN PHASES GEORGE MICHAEL, ONE MORE TRY TEENA MARIE, WORK IT Robert Heinlein TAMARA & THE SEEN, BLUEBERRY MILLIE 1ACKSON, SOMETHING GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE IT Michael Boyd WGCD GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE IT MACK BAND, ROSES ARE RED P.O. Box 746 Angela Smith PRINCE, ALPHABET ST. Chester, SC 29706 Charles Merritt WRSV Theresa Alston JAMES BROWN, I'M REAL 803-377-1111 P.O. Box 2666 800 Gum GUY, GROOVE ME WGOK Mobile, AL 36603 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 TRACI( SPENCER, SYMPTONS OF 919-442-9776 205-432-8661 NIA PEEPLES, TROUBLE

May 13, 1988 BLACK RADIO EXCLUSIVE 27 TYKA NELSON, MARC ANTHONY'S HERBIE FIANCOCK, VIBE ALIVE 7IGGY MARLEY, TOMORROW'S BOOGIE BOYS, BODY STETSASONIC, SALLY CLUB NOUVEAU, COLD COLD WORLD IAMES BROWN, I'M REAL MACK BAND, ROSES ARE RED ANTOINETTE, UNFINISHED TAMARA & THE SEEN, BLUEBERRY BIG SAM FRAZIER, SCRATCH MY OHIO PLAYERS, SWEAT VANESSA WILLIAMS, RIGHT STUFF JODY WATLEY, MOST OF ALL MELBA MOORE, I CAN'T COMPLAIN BY ALL MEANS, I SURRENDER NICOLE, IAM PACK THE WALL MACK BAND, ROSES ARE RED POINTER SISTERS, I'M IN LOVE Maestro Powell DAVY D, THE TWO OF US WHODINI, YOU BROUGHT Big George Threatt George Powell TEENA MARIE, WORK IT 369 2nd St. 5800 N. Military Trail Al Brown PHYLLOIS /BARRY, BLACK 'N BLUE Macon, GA 31212 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 WTUG 142 Skyiand Blvd. 912-742-2505 305-68h-8000 Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Mark Picos 205-345-7200 2611 WEED Radio Drive Jacksonville, FL 32205 JAMES BROWN, I'M REAL DYNASTY, TELL ME 904-389-1111 SADE, PARADISE TONY TERRY, FOREVER YOURS GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE MELBA MOORE, I CAN'T COMPLAIN TERNA MARIE, WORK IT JODY WATLEY, MOST OF ALL WHODINI, YOU BROUGHT IT ON STACY LATTISAW, LET ME TAKE MICHAEL JACKSON, DIRTY DIANA CAREY TAYLOR, COMPASSION JAMES BROWN, I'M REAL PRINCE, ALPHABET ST. RUN DMC, RUN'S HOUSE HERBIE HANCOCK, VIBE ALIVE Darryl Lassiter MELBA MOORE, I CANT COMPLAIN MORRIS DAY, DAY DREAMIN' MELBA MOORE, I CAN'T COMPLAIN WIGO 1526 Howell Mill Rd. PAULA ABDUL, KNOCK OUT F.P.M.D., YOU JUST GOT TO Atlanta, GA 30318 KEITH PATRICK, HEAVEN Carol Stephens 404-352-3943 TEN CITY, RIGHT BACK TO YOU WVAS 915 S. Jackson Street ADA DYER, BETCHA I'LL LETCHA Montgomery, Al. 36195 LEATA CALLOWAY, EVERY BEAT OF Frendie Be 205-293-4287 TONY TONI TONE, FOREVER YOURS Michael Long Freddie Page tstARVIN SEASE, LOVE IS A GAME 1570 VIrb iont Drive P.O. Box 604 WZZA TERNA MARIE, WORK IT GEORGE MICHAEL, ONE MORE TRY Tuscumbia, AL 35674 Prattville, AL 36067 ALEXANDER O'NEAL, THE LOVERS WILL DOWNING, FREE 205-381-1862 205-365-0393 ADA DYER, BETCHA I'LL LETCHA Tony Wright NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, PLEASE IAMES BROWN, I'M REAL P.O. box 5226 RAISE, BE ALONE TONIGHT TEDDY PENDERGRASS, JOY wJIdz — Albany, GA 31706 TRACIE SPENCER, SYMTONS OF STEVIE WONDER, GET IT TONY TERRY, FOREVER YOURS 912-432-7447 GEORGE MICHAEL, ONE MORE TRY PAUL IACKSON, JR., I CAME TO NU SH007. SHOULD I SAY YES TAMARA & THE SEEN, BLUEBERRY TRACIE SPENCER, SYMPTONS OF Ray Boyd BOBBY BASEMAN, ANOTHER MAN'S HERBIE HANCOCK, VIBE ALIVE u wi fi t er El Mongo 120 Ralph McGill *1000 DAVID SEA, IN THE MOOD IETS, MAKE IT REAL WVEE 3000 34th St. South B-206 Atlanta, GA 30369 SADE, PARADISE St. Petersburg, FL 33712 404-898-8957 JODY WATLEY, MOST OF ALL 813-864-1515 NOEL, LIKE A CHILD GREGORY ABBOTT, I'LL PROVE Richard lumpktn WILL DOWNING, SENDING OUT AN STACY LATTISAW, LET ME TAKE P.O. Box 11385 WILD E.P.M.D., YOU COTS JETS, MAKE IT REAL Birmingham, AL 35202 BUS BOYS, NEVER GIVING REDDINGS, SO IN LOVE 205-942-1776 MORRIS DAY, DAY DREAMING MAC RAND, ROSES ARE RED The Jackson EGYPTIAN LOVER, D.S.LS. JAMES BROWN, I'M REAL FRO/FN PAUL JACKSON, JR., I CAME TO Steve R. Wiliam DEELE, SHOOT 'EM UP MOVIES Limousine Earl Parnell WSLY RI-1 Box 400 8 W MML Rob Neal York, AL 36925 Roderuk Horton Service 1257 Springhill Ave. 205-392-4787 WXKO P.O. Box 1150 Hwy 341, N. Mobile, AL 36604 Ft. Valley, GA 31030 912-825-5547 205-438-4514 PRINCE, ALPHABET ST, GEORGE MICHAEL, ONE MORE TRY For Your Comfort an FROZEN 2 LIVE CREW, MOVE SOMETHING FINESSE & SINQUIS, SOUL VANITY,IeNDRESS STACY LATTISAW, LET ME TAKE Satisfaction Freddie Austin WHITE BOYS, PUMP ME UP P.O. Box 1259 SWING OUT SISTER, SURRENDER W ORJ 'W et ChitRO. s Turner Featuring The Best In Servic Ozark, AL 36360 up Box 1101 ElANOR, ADVENTURE 205-774-3000 Tampa, FL 33601 KRUSH, JACK'S BACK FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE - 24 HOURS • TV • BAR POWER RADIO 813-626-4108 TWO OF A KIND, PUMP THE HOUSE A M 1 I ye NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, PLEASE TEDDY PENDERGRASS, JOY WHITE, BLACK & "HOT" COLORS DI JAZZY IEFF, PARENTS WINANS, GIVE ME YOU TWA NELSON, MARC ANTHONY'S DOUG E. FRESH, KEEP RISING JULIO IGLESIAS/WONDER, MY Ralph Featherstone 213-734-9955 DEELE, SHOOT 'EM UP MOVIES KEITH PATRICK, HEAVEN Kenny I. M at Wpm, Cre. CerOs Accepted MACK BAND, ROSES ARE RED WXVI STACY LATTISAW, LET ME TAKE P.O. Box 4280 MELBA MOORE, I CAN'T COMPLAIN Cadillac And Stretch Limousines , I WANT YOU Montgomery, AL 36195 KIRK WHALUM, GIVE ME YOUR 205-263-3459 "Free Champagne With Every Trip" Pete Blalock WPGA West Gate Mall Gary Lamar Grum 2525 Pio Norm Ave. 27 1-2 Franklin IAMES BROWN, I'M REAL Macon, GA 31206 T QX Selma, AL 36701 TONY TERRY, FOREVER YOURS 912-781-2101 205-874-9062 MELBA MOORE, I CAN'T COMPLAIN REGIONAL ADDS CHART

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_JAMES BROWN I Got You (I Feel Real) EPA 7 7 3 5 3 12 5 42 _MELBA MOORE/F. JACKSON, I Can't..., Capitol 8 3 5 2 10 1 12 1 42 _SADE, Paradise, Epic 6 6 6 4 5 5 6 3 41 GREGORY ABBOTT, I'll Prove It To You, Columbia 6 1 5 1 3 3 7 3 29 MAC BAND, Roses Are Red, MCA 2 3 5 2 3 3 9 2 29 DEELE, Shoot 'Em Up Movies, Solar 6 9 1 1 4 1 22 STACY LATTISAW, Let Me Take..., Motown 3 6 3 6 3 21 ALEXANDER O'NEAL, The Lovers, Tabu/EPA 4 1 5 1 2 4 2 19 CLUB NOUVEAU, Cold Cold World, Tommy Boy 1 3 5 4 4 2 19 PRINCE, Alphabet St, Paisley Park/WB 5 3 1 2 2 4 1 18 GUY, Groove Me, MCA 1 1 1 2 3 4 4 1 17 MORRIS DAY, Day Dreamin', Warner Bros. 2 1 2 2 5 2 2 1 17 TRACIE SPENCER, Symptoms of True Love, Capitol 2 1 2 3 2 5 1 16 MICHAEL JACKSON, Dirty Diana, Epic 3 3 4 3 2 15 GEORGE MICHAEL, One More Try, Columbia 1 2 1 2 4 3 13 PAULA ABDUL, Knocked Out, Virgin 2 3 3 1 3 12 TONY TERRY, Forever Yours, Epic 2 1 5 4 12 BROTHERS JOHNSON, Kick lt To The Curb, A&M 2 1 2 3 2 10 JODY WATLEY, Most Of All, MCA 2 1 4 3 10 TYCA NELSON, Marc Anthony's Theme, Chrysalis 2 1 1 1 4 1 10 LK as reported by BRE S ndent David Nathan THE DEELE: HIT- MA KERS FOR ALL "OCCASIONS"

JERNIAINE STE WART: HITTING THE TOP... "AGAIN"

ermaine Stewart hit 11paydirt in 1986 with the smash, "We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off" (produced by Narada Michael Walden). And now, two years later, he's repeat- olar recording artists we've actually been turning ing that success with "Say It The Deele have been down projects. We're not Again," the title cut from an together since 1981 looking to produce just album whose producers and although they've anyone and it doesn't matter include Jerry Knight & Aaron hadS some measure of suc- to us if it's big names that Zigman and Andre Cymone. cess with previous releases we're saying 'no' to. We feel The former "Soul Train" (such as "Body Talk"), the that the work we do with dancer and backup singer ballad "Two Occasions" has other artists has only helped with Culture Club is now provided them with a major strengthen The Deele since ready for the road. crossover hit. Their new practically everyone in the ' SONGS ON THE NEW single, "Shoot 'Em Up group is doing some writing ALBUM: * JODY WATLEY Movies" is just beginning to and contributing to some of I think this new record We've stayed friends since score with urban radio, and the projects we do as pro- reflects my growth as a singer the "Soul Train" days. In fact, the group is feeling pretty ducers. We have some new and songwriter. I got to write my relationship with Jody good these days. Having production work on Bobby some songs this time, so my inspired the song, "Is It Really hitmaking producers L.A. Brown due soon and we're personality really came Love?" I always used to go and Babyface as group working with Sheena Easton through. "Dress It Up" is a to her with all my prob- members doesn't hurt either! now. song inspired by the way I lems—she's like my big sister • CURRENT dress—you know, fashion is and I could talk to her about • STUDIO/TOURING SUCCESS: real important to me. Then, all kinds of personal matters. PLANS We expected "Two Occa- "Don't Talk Dirty To Me"— We still find time to talk We still have several stu- sions" to do well and we feel well, after my success with though, of course, it's not like dio commitments to com- great about the record's "We Don't Have To Take it used to be because of our plete and then there's a success and, yes, it's been a Our Clothes Off," a lot of schedules. But when we do projected tour—probably a long time coming. We knew girls would come up to me talk, it's usually for about package that will feature this was a strong song and and suggest ways in which three hours at a time. Pebbles and a slot on the even though our past singles we could have sex keeping show for Babyface as a solo * HITTING THE ROAD have mostly been dance- our clothes on ! So that song artist, but it won't happen till Recently, I got a chance oriented, we wanted to is my answer to them! the late summer. Until then, to perform before one-and- deliver a record that people there's work on a second * WORKING WITH a-half million people at a would love. The only thing Babyface LP and preparation ANDRE CYMONE: special festival in Florida and is, we feel it should have for Pebbles' second MCA LP. I had a ball working with that blew me away. Just the gotten to No.1 on the Black Andre. He's not a typical idea of that many people all music charts but we don't THE DEELE'S producer and he doesn't at once listening to you, it's feel too bad because we did FUTURE: work with you in a strenuous amazing. Now I'm really have the No.1 and No.2 To all ut us, The Deele is way—there's no whip and ready for the road. My records—Pebbles was No. 1 the nucleus. We're going to chain. I'd heard what he did band—they're called The with "Girlfriend" (produced maintain that in all its differ- with Jody (Watley) on her Party—are real tough! We're by L.A.and Babyface) ent forms and that may debut LP and I really liked going to be out there from * HIT PRODUCERS, include each of us doing solo it. She helped set it up and May to September with The L.A. & BABYFACE: LPs. But for right now, our then the three of us started Jets and then, later on in the We're aware of the danger focus is on keeping the Eyes writing songs together. We year, I'm doing some dates of being overexposed so Of A Stranger LP going. had fun, fun, fun! opening for Jody.

May 13, 1988 BLACK RADIO EXCLUSIVE 29 shell around himself over the years, and Jackson doesn't talk frankly enough once he stopped talking about our family about these areas of his life, even as he business, he found it hard to relate to expresses hurt when people draw their us." own callous conclusions. That he BOOK Despite the rather frail picture Jackson attempts to explain some aspects of his presents to the world, he comes across feeling and life in this book—even if the in this book as someone not at all attempt is a wary and limited one— adverse to standing up for himself, be should be commended though. RBA it in a break-away-from-Motown meet- If Jackson decides to change his nose by Connie Johnson ing with Berry Gordy, Jr., or in a studio twenty times, he doesn't owe the world situation with Quincy Jones. He does an explanation of that. Information "MOON WALK have a backbone, an astute business regarding Michael Jackson's plastic (Doubleday, S15.95) sense and a tough will of his own and surgery is not an area that should fall By Michael Jackson all of that is great. What's not great is under "the public's right to know" Ever since Michael Jackson's ground- that Jackson isn't so tough that he doesn't category. While we'd like to know what breaking Off The Wall LP in 1979 he care what the media and the public think would motivate him to alter his features has developed an image (eccentric, of him. That has to be a painful situation to such a jarring degree, Jackson—who reclusive, iconoclastic) that has fre- for someone as introverted and turned often uses the word "perfection" to quently overshadowed his music. It's an off to the meet-the-press process as describe what he strives for in his work— image that the media has hungrily Jackson is. isn't under any obligation to explain his pounced upon; it's an image gossiped concepts of physical "perfection" to us. about and speculated upon by the What plastic surgery can't help public. One of the most sure-fire Michael Jackson with is the tough hide conversational ice-breakers of the '80s he needs to develop to deflect the slings has become the latest rumor about this and arrows of his detractors. Unless he publicity-shy superstar. You can disagree adopts more of a "don't complain, with people about religion and politics, don't explain" posture, he'll always be but the "weirdness" of Jackson is a hurt by people who aren't satisfied by subject that everyone seems of like mind the points that this book touches upon, about. but doesn't face fully. Jackson's book won't halt the relent- Other noteworthy books have been less criticism, speculations, gossip and written about this complex entertainer, judgements. He's become too easy a such as "The Michael Jackson Story" target for too many people. Those (Dell) by Nelson George and "Trapped— who've already formed their arm-chair Michael Jackson and the Crossover analysis of Michael Jackson aren't going Dream" (Bantam) by Dave Marsh. From to be swayed by anything he might have reading Jackson's own book, what you to say that would force them to alter come away with is a feeling of com- that analysis. passion for him. For all his talent and The book does contain a few reve- Some people will read this book and wealth, Michael Jackson paints a picture lations. In it, Jackson describes himself complain that it doesn't delve into the of his life as so lonely, cloistered and as someone who regards his father, Joe areas of his life that have drawn the most prison-like that rather than knock him Jackson (whose management both he speculation. Why did he break away you may want to hug him instead. and his siblings have broken away from from the Jehovah's Witnesses? Why did He may be the world's biggest and in recent years) as an emotionally distant he have his nose changed surgically— most famous entertainer, but what person who's always been a mystery to not just once, but twice? Why does he Jackson needs more than more #1 hits, him. seem more comfortable with older Grammys and "Guinness Book of "One of the few things I regret most," female superstars (, Elizabeth Records" accomplishments at this point says Michael, "is that I never developed Taylor, Katherine Hepburn, et al.) than in his life is a world-class dose of a real closeness with him. He built a with women his own age? happiness.

guy solos throughout the show. But being a musician myself, I was most impressed with his solo on "Everybody CONCERT REVIEW Wants Somebody To Love," a fire-filled jazz solo. entrance, The Palace provided bumpin' At one point in the show, Jesse JESSE JOHNSON AT sounds all night long (Parliament, James dismissed most of his band except for THE PALACE Brown, Cinema, etc.), keeping the the rhythm section and played some crowded house entertained. blues riffs, letting us know where his By Lance Whitfield The show didn't start on time due to musical roots lie. Then he dismissed the It was "Funk Roc k" night at the Palace Jesse's strategic tactics to keep the crowd rhythm section to play his message song, in Hollywooci on April 18 when Jesse anticipating his arrival. "Being Black In America," which Johnson performed before a jam-packed At 1 Opm Jesse and his band hit the expressed some of his views from a black house. The event was very social: Fans stage. Dressed in a long, pink coat, Jesse man's perspective. of all creeds and colors came out to hear went into his show playing hit after hit. All through the show Johnson exe- Jesse jam. People were dressed like He also had a very talented band cuted spectacular solos on various songs Jesse—idolizers and imitators of his backing him: Eddie M., a sax player letting the audience and me know that concept, people who "wannabee" just formerly with Sheila E.'s band and when Jesse Johnson comes to jam, he like him. Even before Jesse made his Prince's Revolution, jammed helluva- means business.

30 BLACK RADIO EXCLUSIVE May 13, 1988 By Bill BLACK RADIO EXCLUSIVE JAll REVIEWS Quinn JAMMIN' IN Top 40 Jazz HOLLW/OOD Hollywood: Within one TW LW TW LW block of each other in the heart

O 3 Celebration 21 18 New York Rendezvous of Hollywood, two of the grea- PAQUITO DIIVERA S.O.S. ALL STARS test names in jazz gave audien- Columbia CMG ces their money's worth—and 2 2 Joy Ryder 22 20 Mind Time then some. WAYNE SHORTER DAVE VALENTIN While legendary trumpeter Columbia GRP Miles Davis headed up an eight- o 4 Early Spring e 25 Basic Blythe piece ensemble at the Pantages ALPHONSE MOUZON ARTHUR BLYTHE Theater, inimitable pianist Optimism CBS McCoy Tyner's trio held forth 4 1 That Special Part... O 26 Super Live at the Vine Street Bar & Grill ON* A. GUMBS GRP ARTISTS around the corner. It was a rare Zebra/MCA GRP McCoy Tyner opportunity to compare and O 6 Will Downing O 27 To Begin Again contrast current approaches to Regardless of where the indi- WILL DOWNING NELSON RANGELL the music taken by both artists. vidual falls on the Miles watch- Island Gaia ing—and listening—spectrum, O 8 Natural Elements • 32 Kilimanjaro the master's recent Hollywood ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY RIPPINGTONS Boulevard appearance left little MCA Master Series Passport doubt that he has his new 7 5 Yutaka • 34 Harlem Blues groove well in-hand. YUTAKA DONALD BYRD Now this wasn't always the GRP Landmark case. While possibly braver and O 13 Jazil Brazz 28 17 Behind The Sun more artistically sophisticated HERBIE MANN CLYDE CRINER than most Jazzmen who RBI RCA/Novus attempt perfection within one 9 9 Neo leo 29 24 Century End mode only, Miles' tendency RYUICHI SAKAMOTO DON FAGEN toward perpetual evolution Epic WB has—on occasion—led him 10 7 Full Circle O 38 Voice of the Heart down some perilous paths. FULL CIRCLE ERIC MARIENTHAL In 1981, for instance, when Columbia GRP he came back after a seven-year Miles 11 10 40 Degrees North e 39 Tears of Joy layoff due mainly to illness, it LATTITUDE TUCK & PATTI Miles' one-stop, one-nighter was not with a whimper but a Lifestyle Windham Hill Jazz was accompanied by the kind bang. Maybe too big a bang, 12 11 El Camino The Road e 40 Walter Beasley of spectacle one usually asso- some thought. Not only had he HILTON RUIZ WALTER BEASLEY ciates with a Rock show: the changed his style but his sub- RCA/Novus Polydor/PolyGram leader's gold and silver lame' stance, too. He was trying, 13 12 Love Is A Rush 33 33 Living Colors outfits; smoke and flashing, somewhat awkwardly, to set his WILTON FELDER DAVE SAMUELS multi-colored fresnels; a giant silken sound atop a bumptious MCA MCA fabric mock-up of what bed of Rock rhythms. • 21 John Patitucci • 31 Paradise Citizen appeared to be one of Miles' At the same time, he was JOHN PATITUCCI RANDY BERSEN paintings, serving as a back- exploring the then-unperfected GRP Zebra drop; symmetrical banks of arena of remote microphones: e 22 Double Feature 35 28 Future Excursions synthesizers and speakers; var- the one attached to his horn had SPECIAL EFX HENRY JOHNSON ious pieces of soft sculpture a habit of producing tremend- GRP MCA/Impulse! dramatically positioned amid a ously loud feedback when he • 23 Phil Upchurch &Jazz Quintet 36 29 The Best of Chess Jazz multi-level stage floor and lots walked through certain invisible UPCHURCH/jA7/ QUINTET BEST OF CHESS JAM and lots of instruments, sound current vectors traversing the Pro Jazz Chess Records equipment and much on-stage stage. But in time, the uncertain • 19 Live At Birdland West 37 30 Kaleidoscope movement by all of the musi- software and the unpredictable CARMEN McRAE MIKE METHENY cians and technicians present. hardware were modified, man- Concord MCA For close to a decade now, aged and, finally, mastered. Like 18 16 Time & Tide O .. Time & Place Miles has been into a new some Indiana Jones of Jazz, he BASIA MIKE STERN groove. His traditional fans still muzzled the forces of adversity Epic Atlantic recoil at the trumpeter's "trans- and tamed the unknown. 19 14 The Gift of Time Power of Suggestion gressions" (he refuses to blow Today, he stands at the apogee JEAN LUC PONTY RICHARD ELLIOTT chestnuts like "Milestones," "So of the fusion genre, as much the Columbia Intima What?" and "Walkin" any- innovator—he was in 1945, '55, 20 15 And You Know That Distant Drums more; he wears costumes '65... KIRK WHALUM BRIAN SLAWSON instead of suits, and he's gone Miles' current road band— Columbia CBS hi-i-i -tech). Continued on page 35

May 13, 1988 BLACK RADIO EXCLUSIVE 31 eR• RA MER'S POLL

SOUTHEAST OHIO VALLEY

BOBBY RUSH WZAK RICK CANDY WEUP Huntsville, AL Cleveland, OH James Brown, "I'm Real"—James Brown & Full Force have proved how to produce a winning song. Hot uptempo smoker. 18 to 34 demos.

D. J. Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, "Parent's Just Don't Understand"—This seems to be the national anthem for all of our young adults and teen listeners. H-0- T phones.

Teddy Pendergra "Joy"—Teddy has brought "Joy" Paula Abdul, "Knocked to every woman's heart by coming back with a very Out"—From chore- strong song. For those of you who have not given ographer to the recording the LP a listen, put it on your turntable. It's hot. studio, Paula's first single release "Knocked Out" is Club Nouveau, "It's A Cold Cold World"—Club just that. A knock out for Nouveau adds heat to any day. One of the brightest progressive markets." songs out today.

Club Nouveau, "It's A Cold Cold World"—This new CLAUDE YOUNG WQBH single is one of the most meaningful dance-orientated Detroit, MI cuts out today. Great dance beat for that power radio Brenda Russell "Piano In The Dark"—It hits every sound and definitely lyrics that could open the eyes age demo. Should see top ten action. of the world. Great add for UC, AC & CHR formatted stations. Whitney Houston, 'Where Do Broken Hearts Go?"— Another smash for Whitney. The song has meaning Barry Manilow & Phyllis Hyman, "Black And Blue"— with heavy, heavy telephone requests. All demo- ! admit the combination is different, but if not for graphics. the difference it wouldn't be right for radio. Look for "Black and Blue" soon at the top of all Jean Carne, "Ain't No Way"—The best cover of an Contemporary charts. Very strong crossover potentials. Aretha Franklin song ever. Should go to top five.

Randy Hall "Slow Starter"—The beat will take you George Howard "Love Will Conquer All"—It would to another place and time. My advice is to take a be interesting if sang to this track! It's slow start and check out the serious lyrics. Very hot hot. female requests at MAGIC

MIDWEST MID-ATLANTIC CHARLES BRO WN WNOV Milwaukee, WI Teddy Pendergrass, "Joy"— It's great to have him back. ANGE CANESSA WLOU Super track to come back with. Looking forward to Louisville, KY the new LP It's hot..and he deserves it Vanessa Williams, "The Right Stuff"—After one listen, it was the right choice. Incredible sampling in Sade, "Paradise"—She's right back in the groove with production. This is gonna go to number one. a good one for the Quiet Storm. If this is a sampling of the Le look out Mother great comeback. Tamara & The Seen, "Blueberry Gossip"—Nice to have her back. Jesse Johnson as a producer is on fire and Ohio Players, "Sweat"—Great to hear that funky sound my turntable smoked when I played it! from the Players. One to watch.

Giorge Pettus, "Can You Wait"—Dig it out of your DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, "Parent's Just Don't pile of records. Give it a serious, concerned listen. Understand"—Just a fun record Reminds you just A real nice ballad that has my adult demos ringing how good "Rap" can be. The phones are h-o-t for the phones off the hook. this one.

32 BLACK RADIO EXCLUSIVE May 13, 1988 THE FIRST SINGLE PRODUCED BY L.A. AND BABYFACE FROM

EATURING TH -1 McCAMPBELL BROTHERS

PNODUCED L.A. & BAIPiEACI FOR LAFACE, INC. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: LC UIL SILAS, IR. MANAGEMINT: EARI. S. COLE, IR.

'44 new: . 14,,,elemoem/

MCA RF.-CORDS IN THE MIX By Elaine Stepter

BRE would like to welcome Barnett Productions to the wonderful world of entertain- ment. What began as a just-for- fun family affair blossomed into the newest personal manage- ment/booking agency in North Chicago. The company execu- (1.-0: Erik Nuri, VP of A&R. RCA; Julius, RCA artist; Gerry Brown, engineer; and Bernard Jackson, tive line up is as follows: Mae producer. (Photo by Kassa) Barnett, president; Walter Bar- nett, vice president, and Sylvia strive to provide personal coun- 689-0449. Producers are Courtney Branch Johnson, administrative affairs. seling and management for new Currently in the studio and Tracy Kendrick...Another Their first release is by the newly or established individuals in the recording and mixing is Jer- new company, Jumele't signed male vocalist Shibeli. recording industry. For further maine Jackson. We have also Records, is on the map with The single titled "Find That Girl" information contact Barnett learned that one of the four their first release on Randall is something very special and Productions at 2305 Dickey songs he recorded is a duet with Jermaine. The first single, "Run- is on WMB Records. Ave., North Chicago, III. 60064 Miki Howard. Stay in the mix ni," is a sweet ballad with Barnett Productions will or call Mae Barnett at (312) for further details and dates. serious orchestrations. When By now everyone is aware of you first hear this trak you will the changes that are taking think Randall records for CBS place at Motown Records and or one of the other major labels these changes are bringing in because of the quality of this new executives and artists as record. Randall is quite a vocal- well. A newcomer to Motown ist/songwriter/producer. He is is Ada Dyer, a young lady that currently in pre-production for I found to be very pleasant, his debut LP and plans to do intelligent and when it comes most of the actual recording to her craft, the lady can go! Her here in L.A. Randall will also be debut LP titled Meant to Be is attending the BRE Conference. really sophisticated R&B. When For further information on asked about the competitive Jumele't Records, contact Don- aspects in the industry, Ada nis Cowart at (205) 284-0738. stated, "I don't look at the The long-awaited debut LP competition. Everybody has from Fantasy recording artist their own thing happening, so Kerry Campbell will ship 5/8/ I just go with the flow. I feel 88. This LP is destined to there's enough room at the top become one of the hottest Jazz/ for all of us!" Word! Now that Contemporary pieces to surface her current single "I Betcha I'll this year. On your desk shortly. Let Ya" is working its way up Speaking of the BRE confer- the charts, Ada is excited, and ence, the Special Conference a promotional tour is in the Issue will be In The Mix very planning stages. For an album shortly. All editorial informa- pick, check "I Don't Feel Like tion, studio pics, special reports Crying." an L.A. Reid and Baby- and news for this column can face tune. be sent to Elaine Stepter, c/o At Total Irak Productions, BRE, 6353 Hollywood Blvd, five songs are being cut for the Hollywood, Ca. 90028. All upcoming LP by MCA record- items must be received by 5/ Ada Dyer ing group The Boys Next Door. 13/88. 34 BLACK RADIO EXCLUSIVE May 13, 1988 US1C REVIEWSB, Duff Marlowe LEATA GALLOWAY— WITH EVERY BEAT OF MY HEART—COLUMBIA—Leata offers a fine down beat groove with strong Black and Pop sensibilities. Producer Nick Martinelli gives the singer a lush, well arranged musical backdrop. ROGER—PAPA'S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG—REPRISE—Vocorder funk master Roger gets way down with this kickin' soul-fired version of the classic James Brown jam. Pumped up with high tech beats, it'll rock the dancers. TYKA NELSON—MARK ANTHONY'S TUNE—COOLTEMPO / CH RYSALIS—Tyka might just be another name to you, except that most of us industry insiders have been anxiously watching for this modern sounding ballad from Prince's little sister. Aimed at both Pop and Black formats. DYNASTY—TELL ME (DO U WANT MY LOVE)?—SOLAR—L.A. Reid and Babyface continue their hit-making spree with two Solar releases including this sexy ballad from straight ahead R&B masters, Dynasty. THE DEELE—SHOOT 'EM UP MOVIES—SOLAR—Number two from the team is another ballad from another killer R&B crew, The Deele. The group's smooth, falsetto vocals are more than enough to get the ladies hearts pounding and those female demographics soaring. NEW RECORD RELEASES FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 21)

Label Artist, Title 45 12 LP CD Tempo Description

MAJORS: SIMPLE COLU MBIA l FATA GALLO WAY, With Every Beat Of.. • M/F A Debut ZAWINUL SYNDICATE, No Mercy • M A Remake sPOOKIE, Don't Walk Away • M Dance CHUCK MANGIONE, Eyes Of The Veiled • M New Music PLEASURES COLD CHILLIN/WB ROXANNE SHANTE', Go On Girl • M Rap SIRE /WB ICE-T, Colors S S M The T. & A. Islam Produce REPRISE ROGER, Papa's Got A Brand.. S S M 3rd Single IS All ATLANTIC KEITH PATRICK, Heaven M/S 2nd Release MCA MAC BAND/MCCAMPBELL, Roses M Reid/Babyface Project ELEKTRA ASYLU M TEDDY PENDERGRASS, Jo A The Callways Produce REPRISE NARADA, Divine Emotions A His New Album BOBBY SOLAR DYNASTY, Tell Me (Do You... S M Second Release THE DEELE, Shoot 'Ern Up Movies S S 3rd Single POLYGRAM THE REDDINGS, So In Love S A Otis Redding Offspring POLYD OR VISIONS, Hypnotized S M Female pfront 1\1( 1111111 A & M TAMARA & THE SEEN, Blueberry Gossip A J Johnson Production INDIES: ICHIBAN GARY B. B. COLEMAN, If You Can Beat Me.. M Blues Bobby McFerrin. ROSHELL ANDERSON, Know What You're S S Indic Material Simple Pleasures." PROFILE ARTS & CRAFTS, Burning Love S F Dance/Clubs Nothing Like Anything

CHRYSALIS TYCA NELSON, Marc Anthony's Tune • M Prince's Sister Debut You've Heard Before , WINDSONG NAT GEORGE, Can I Be With You S F Up Beat Includes Unique Versions of IM: Cassette Single TEMPO: F-Fast, M-Medium, S-Slow, A-All "Good Lovin' had an even heavier than usual of the Vine Street Bar & Grill, "Drive My Car" JAll from page 31 and His Own funk base onstage, thanks to Tyner's trio was just the right "Don't Worry Be Happy". reedman Kenny Garrett (alto size, just the right sound. Wellman's power drumming Now on Tour. and baritone saxes, flutes), and Mazur's timely accents. McCoy's intimate set at Vine keyboardists Adam Hozman Siesta, dedicated to Gil Evans, Street, as opposed to Miles' and Bobby Irving, guitarist was released just before the extravaganza around the 13 C:1 1:1 Joseph McCreary, bassist Benny composer's death and the corner, was purely traditional, M A N Rietveld, drummer Ricky Wel- hauntingly beautiful melodies as well: No special effects, H A T lman and percussionist Marilyn therefrom harken back to the instrumentation was mainly T A N Mazur were typical of the glory days of such Davis/Evans acoustic, the musicians 19E8 EMI.Monhonan Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc sidemen he has always brought collaborations as Miles Ahead, remained seated in one spot into his music: young, eager, Porgy & Bess and Sketches of (only the bassist stood at times) energetic and bursting with Spain. The Siesta pieces were and—wore businesslike, easily depths of his technique. talent. They were not only especially appropriate show- forgettable suits and sports McCoy is the consummate attentive to their leader's every cases for the reedman and the jackets. What was not forgetta- captain of his style of perfor- nuance, they laid down extraor- guitarist, as well as a graphic ble, however, was their music. mance; none in the world can dinarily imaginative duet dia- demonstration of Miles' ability Passionate, complex, soulful do it better. logues with the trumpeter at to pull from the past as he and cerebral is McCoy's work. All in all, on that Hollywood every opportunity. moves into the future. For the most part, the tunes and night on that Hollywood block, The selections, all from futu McCoy Tyner and his men, their interpretation were the Jazz was more than alive-and- and Siesta, his first two albums bassist Avery Sharp and pianist's own. But he gave the well, it was diversified, dynamic on Warner Brothers, clearly drummer Louis Hayes, were the old classic "Satin Doll" an Art and—to hell with alliteration— indicate his grasp of the mate- perfect foil for Miles Davis' tour Tatum-like treatment that let his it was jammin', baby, rial. The Tutu tracks performed de force. In the close quarters audience glimpse the vast jammin'...

May 13, 1988 BLACK RADIO EXCLUSIVE 35 a j e r e May 13, 1988 ell II till 111 111Y1 !!1 1W LW WOC

1 1 17 TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY, Introducing the..., Columbia

2 2 17 MICHAEL JACKSON, Bad, Epic

3 3 17 GEORGE MICHAEL, Faith, Columbia

4 4 16 KEITH SWEAT, Make It Last Forever, Vintertainment/Elektra

5 5 14 THE DEELE, Eyes of a Stranger, Solar IIENIA R U S S E L L 6 6 7 BILLY OCEAN, Tear Down The Walls, Jive / Arista

O 9 17 PEBBLES, Pebbles, MCA o 14 4 TEENA MARIE, Naked To The World, Epic O 10 6 SCHOOL DAZE, Various Artist/Soundtrack, EMI/Manhattan e 15 6 BRENDA RUSSELL, Get Here, A&M

11 7 17 GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS, All Our Love, MCA

12 8 17 STEVIE WONDER, Characters, Motown

13 11 11 MORRIS DAY, Day Dreaming, Warner Brothers

14 13 17 WHITNEY HOUSTON, Whitney, Arista

Q 30 2 HOWARD HEWETT, Forever And Ever, Elektra O 26 4 JEAN CARNE, You're A Part Of Me, Atlantic •GE-T HERE • Q 24 6 BIZ MARKIE, Coin' Off, Cold Chillin'/WB 18 12 8 DA'KRASH, da'Krash, Capitol

19 17 17 LEVERT, The Big Throwdown, Atlantic 1W LW WOC

20 18 17 ROGER, Unlimited, Reprise/ WB • 27 4 NORMAN CONNORS, Passion, Capitol

Q 21 17 STEPHANIE MILLS, If I Were Your Woman, MCA 27 23 4 TONY TERRY, Forever Yours, Epic e 25 17 KOOL MOE DEE, How Ya Like Me Now, Jive/RCA 28 20 17 EARTH WIND & FIRE, Touch The World, Columbia

23 19 9 SKWARES, Start It Up, PolyGram 29 22 17 NATALIE COLE, Everlasting, Manhattan

24 16 17 SALT-N -PEPA, Hot, Cool & Vicious, Next Plateau 30 28 17 JODY WATLEY, Jody Watley, MCA

Q 33 5 MANTRONIX, In Full Effect, Capitol 31 29 17 MICHAEL COOPER, Love Is Such A Funny Game, WB TEDDY PENDERGRASS, Joy, Elektra /Asylum O 43 3 SUAVE, I'm Your Playmate, Capitol

• 45 3 THE WEATHER GIRLS, The Weather Girls, Columbia

Q 48 2 JERMAINE STEWART, Say It Again, Arista • 49 2 HINDSIGHT, Days Like This, Virgin

37 31 12 STACY LATTISAW, Personal Attention, Motown

38 32 17 JOYCE SIMS, Come Into My Life, Sleeping Bag

39 34 17 ANGELA WINBUSH, Sharp, Mercury/PG

40 35 17 MIKI HOWARD, Love Confessions, Atlantic

41 38 17 OlAYS, Let Me Touch You, PIR/Manhattan

42 37 17 ALEXANDER O'NEAL, Hearsay, Tabu/EPA

o c e, 43 40 5 HEAVY D & THE BOYZ, Living Large, MCA

44 39 16 SOUNDTRACK, Less Than Zero, Def Jam/Columbia

45 36 8 GAVIN CHRISTOPHER, Gavin, EMI/Manhattan

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According to As you celebrate another year, plan ROBERT HILL, chairman of the Los some specific goals to achieve and stick Angeles-based company that produced with them. the show, Chinese officials felt the rock 'n' roll classic is "disrepectful" to the GEMINI (May 21-June 20) deceased composer. Understanding where people are com- TEARS FOR FEARS' "Everybody ing from gives you insight and advantage. Wants to Rule the World" was banned by the Chinese also, due to the song's CANCER (June 21-july 22) "offensive" song title. Selections by Don't let tensions cause you to compro- MICHAEL JACKSON and mise your intentions. Stress commun- met with approval, said Hill...In a totally ication. Eddie Murphy unrelated item, let the record show that the Chinese are also fans of LEON LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ISAAC KENNEDY and JAYNE It is sometimes right to change your mind KENNEDY. The divorced duo's remake and change directions. Decide what you of "Body and Soul" was the second- really want. highest grossing movie import in that GRAPEVINE VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) country last year. EDDIE MURPHY caught much flack Speaking of movies...Madonna, we Gather your strength and have some fun. backstage at the Academy Awards from hear, is beefing up the security for her You deserve it. both the show's producer SAMUEL hubby, SEAN PENN, now that L.A. gang GOLD WYN JR. and Oscar winner members reputedly have him on their LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) CHER for his on-air statements regarding to-be-dealt-with list due to his portrayal Keep an open mind and a steady course. discrimination from the Academy of a police officer in "Colors." Think about the future. toward Black actors. His response? Let's SIEDAH GARRETT will appear as a SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) just say that the air turned extremely celebrity judge at the Sugar Ray Robin- This is not the time for a crusade. Stay blue .... son Youth Foundation's 15th annual neutral or pick the favorite. Murphy clearly feels—and lots of folks Teen Pageant, to be held June 12 at Los Angeles Trade Technical College's back him up on this—that he's earned SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Grand Theatre. Actress DAWNN LEWIS the right to say pretty much whatever Good advice can be found if you're not ("A Different World") will emcee the he wants to say regarding the movie afraid to ask for it. There are experts out industry. Of course, he may have to event. For more information call (213) there who can help you. express those views anyplace other than 936-2121. BOBBY MCFERRIN has embarked on at an Oscar presentation as long as CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Goldwyn is affiliated with the telecast. an ambitious 35 city "Simple Pleasures" Following a steadfast course to one tour, set to hit Carnegie Hall, the Aah, Hollywood! objective at a time can prove success- On a more personal note, Murphy's Kennedy Center and the Hollywood ful. publicist TERRIE M. WILLIAMS has let Bowl, among other venues. McFerrin's us know in no uncertain terms that the hour-plus set promises to include many AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 18) superstar is not involved with actress of the '60s rock hits that he grew up Be practical for the time being. Too SHARI HEADLEY—despite stories we've being influenced by. much fantasy can make you feel better, heard to the contrary. So relax, ladies, RAY CHARLES will appear at the May but it won't get the job done. Murphy is still one of the entertainment 11 salute to IRVING BERLIN at Carnegie world's most eligible bachelors. Hall. (May 11 will mark Berlin's 100th PISCES (Feb. 19-March 19) DICK CLARK's "American Band- birthday.) Charles' first pop LP in almost Your charm and charisma are at a peak stand" may be re-scheduled for late- a decade is due in June. Its title: Just now; just make sure there is follow night viewing (or no viewing at all) in Between Friends. through. Los Angeles due to the low ratings it MARILYN MCCOO is set to receive continues to get in this city. an honorary doctorate from Talladega BIRTHDAYS AFRI KA BAMBAATAA, newly signed to University in Alabama on May 15. Since Toni Sallie, WB 5/8 Capitol, will have a number of big name both of her parents are doctors, that'll Billy Cobham 5/16 pals on his new LP, The Light, to be make McCoo the third doc in the family. Janet Jackson 5/16 released in May. His starry friends Michael Jackson's "Moonwalk" is Jerry Hughes, VVWAB 5/17 include UB40, GEORGE CLINTON, SLY selling so briskly (so far, a near-sellout George Johnson 5/17 & ROBBIE, YELLOWMAN and BOY of the book's initial 300,000 hardcovers Taj Mahal 5/17 GEORGE. within three days of its release) that Walter Hawkins 5/18 VANITY appears in the current issue Doubleday is already going into a Grace Jones 5/19 of Men's Look magazine (a GQ-styled second printing. Walt Love 5/20 UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE BRE CONFERENCE '00 May 24-29, 1988 • Los Angeles at Universal City BLACK RADIO BROADENING THE BLACK BASE SE MI N A R S

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