BIOGRAPHY: Anita Baker
Anita Baker's strong, sensual alto helped her break the doors down in the middle of the '80s. More than any other singer, she defined Quiet Storm -- smooth, romantic soul for adults. Baker's music is sophisticated without being cold, romantic without being saccharine; besides soul, her singing has roots in jazz and classic pop, bringing a refined romanticism to her music. Although her 1983 debut, The Songstress, disappeared upon its release, her 1986 album, Rapture, was a modern classic that ushered in a new era of urban contemporary and modern pop singing. None of her following records were quite as good, but her singing remains impressive on each album and she was one of the most popular urban/adult contemporary singers of the '80s and '90s.
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
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