Florida A and M University - Rattler Yearbook (Tallahassee, FL)

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Luther Vandross Success didn't come over night for Luther Vandross. It took many years of ups and downs to reach Luther's pinnacle of success. Now he is considered one of the leaders in contemporary music. In 1981 after a successful stay as lead singer for the group Change, Luther made his debut as a one man show with the release of his first effort, entitled t'Luther His current Ip, Forever, For Always, For Love establishes Vandros as one of the most creative performer of a ballad today. Some of lp's hottest cuts include, Bad Boy fHaving a Partyj, which is a combonation of Luther's own creativity with that of the late Sam Cooke, and She Loves Me back. In addition to producing his own albums, Luther Atomic George ATOMIC GEORGE He's bold, daring and the king of funk, George Clinton started his P-Funk crusade in the 70's with the landing of The Mothership Connection, starting a new wave of music through musical characterizations such as Dr. Funkensteinand Rumpelsteelskin. Currently on tour with the P-Funk All-Stars, George is promoting his new album Computer Games . His smash hit 'Atomic Dog is smoking the charts with such lyrics as Why must I feel like that Why must I chase the cat? ... Nothing but the dog in me. Cheryl Lynn has produced an excellent album for the spirited vocalist and entertainer, Cheryl Lynn. Her new release Instant Love is an instant success. In the title cut Cheryl vibrates on this uptempo tune with crystal clear vocalization. The two come together to do an excellent ballad entitled lf This World were Mine. This song is the hottest cut on the entire album. In addition to producing Cheryl Lynn, Luther is also credited with bringing the spotlight back on the Queen of Soul , Aretha Franklin. He also plans to produce Dione Warwick's upcoming album. Eg. i 3 , , we V. .gf ali Peabo: Born To Love BORN TO LOVE Peabo Bryson's 1982 Don't Play With Fire, was recieved with moderate success. However his 1983 combo with Roberta Flack entitled Born TO Love, brings together two brilliant vocal styles that have made their albums hit bound. The songs have all the classic characteristics of the power and depth that the two artists are famous for. Although both Flack and Bryson's ability can stand alone, together they prove that two marvelous voices are better than one. The album is loaded with ballads and dance tunes. The Album's title cut and Tonight CWe celebrate our lovej and Born to Love are the current smashes but others aren't far behind. i X gi-ri Amazing Grace: A One Man Show AMAZING GRACE: A ONE MAN SHOW Sexy diva singer Grace Jones is amazing. This former european model and Oxford University graduate, has gone back to her Jamaican roots with her latest album entitled Living My Life. As always Grace continues to be a trend setter and occupies her own space in contemporary music. The album is packed with tunes double dipped in raggae Funk. The track My Jamaican Guy, takes you on a journey to an island shore on a hot blazing day. An infallible beat makes it a ' terrific dance tune. The aIbum's hottest release, Nipple to The Bottle , is a chip off the old Pull up to the Bumper block in which the lyrics take on a take it any way you want to meaning. One of the album's best but often over looked in terms of air play is Unlimited Capacity for Love, like the other uptempo selections, it carries a heavy beat. Equally as exotic is Cry Now Laugh Later. Unafraid of being herself Grace is comfortable just being her own outrageous self. She's indeed living her life. Photo credits: Grace Jones, Cheryl Lynn, Luther Vandross, Peabo Bryson, Lionel Richie, Charles Moore. Rick James, Keith Brown. Prince, Brotus QAIpha Phi Alhaj. George Clintong Right On Magazine.

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FROM TWO POI T OF RELATIUNSI-HPS VIEWS: VIEW 0 E: GO IT LO E! ,..... Cynthia and Anita have been roommates for several years with virtually no problems, oth- ers unfortunately are not so lucky. By Sheila McNair Some people can get along with any- one, while others can get along with no one. If you are not one of the people, who adapt easily this article may be of some use to you. When trying to get along with one's roommate there are two things that must be taken under consideration. The two are communication and con- sideration. For example, if one room- mate is having a pot party the other roommate shouldn't just invite him or herself, he or she should ask first. And if the roommates get together and dis- cuss the possibility of a conference with dormitory officials and the friendly neighborhood police. Cleanliness is a problem that has pla- gued roommates since the dawn of time. One roommate will always think that the other roommate is either too neat or is too nasty. To combat this age old problem, local hospital officials have come up with a strategy that is guaranteed to be successful. No one should clean up! There are others who say they have the real key to getting along with any roommate at any time, no matter who the roommates are, no matter what the situation. lt is very simple. Don't have a roommate. lt's the quickest ea- siest way to save yourself the hassles and pains. Venom ,83