Muncie Times, Muncie, Delaware County, 3 September 1998 — Page 11

The Muncie Times, September 3, 1998, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENT

Vandross makes strong comeback in amorous “I Know”

LOS ANGELES-With a brand new upcoming album and a new record label home, Luther Vandross is poised to make 1998 a memorable year for his millions of fans. The Grammy-winning artist releases his Virgin Records debut album, ‘7 Know, ” in August, ushering in a fresh creative phase in his acclaimed career. Through 12 songs, the upcoming collection shows Vandross effortlessly bridging the realms of pop, soul, R&B, and jazz inflected funk. As an added attraction, the album features guest performances by Stevie Wonder, Cassandra Wilson, and Bob James. Kicking off a wide-ranging marketing campaign. Virgin is

servicing two singles contemporaneously to radio: “I Know” targets the Adult Contemporary format, while “Nights in Harlem” is aimed at Urban radio outlets. The multiformat appeal of Vandross’ “I Know” represents the latest tour-de-force by one of the most consistent hitmakers in modern music. His 20-year career testifies to Vandross’ talents as a singer, songwriter, producer, arranger and concert draw. With five Grammy Awards ( along with numerous nominations) and cumulative U.S. album sales in excess of 20 million units, Vandross has accomplished an all too rare feat: achieving artistic excelSEE VANDROSS PG. 12

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