VAL YOUNG - SEDUCTION
Val Young was rumoured to have been discovered in
the late 1970's by George Clinton.
Clinton has been credited with
incorporated her into the Brides Of Funkenstein, one of the many acts in his
Funkadelic stable.
Val Young joined the Gap Band, where she was featured
on the funk classic 'Oops Upside Your Head'. She recorded five albums with the
group before being spotted by another black music notable, Rick James. Impressed
as much by her striking physical appearance as by her musical talents, James
promoted her as the 'Black Marilyn Monroe'.
Rick James produced her 1985 hit
album 'Seduction', which contained two top 30 R & B hits.
'If You Should
Ever Be Lonely' & ‘Seduction’ were a successful singles in 1986, before Val
left James's umbrella to commence a solo career at Amherst Records e.g. with her
hit ‘Private Conversations’ in 1987.
Val has adopted a low profile since
the late eighties, recording background vocals, sporadically, for various rap
acts including Warren G, Nate Dogg, Too Short and 2 Pac.
Val Young recently
joined a reformed Mary Jane Girls, taking the place of lead singer Joanne 'Jojo'
McDuffie.
For the first time ever now available on
CD!
Tracklist:
01. Mind Games (3:55)
02. If You Should Ever Be Lonely (3:47)
03. Let's Fall In Love (3:20)
04. Tellin' Me Lies (3:28)
05. Come Hang Out (4:24)
06. Seduction (6:37)
07. Piece Of My Heart (4:43)
08. Waiting for You (3:43)
09. Make Up Your Mind (4:44)
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