This was one of Mtume's '80s "sophisti-funk" projects, with a mix of socially conscious lyrics, love songs, and uptempo cuts, plus collective vocals and sparing production and arrangements. The title cut was a huge R&B hit, peaking at number two and even generating some crossover pop action. Mtume got two other R&B smashes, one in the Top 20, and the album proved one of his best. ~ Ron Wynn

Mtume: James Mtume (vocals, keyboards); Tawatha Agee (vocals, guitar); Raymond Jackson (guitar, bass, synthesizer, background vocals); Philip Field (keyboards, background vocals).

Additional personnel: Kevin Robinson (guitar); Sonny Fortune (saxophone); Jimmy Heath (horns); David Frank, Bernie Worell (keyboards).