Patrice Rushen – Straight From The Heart (VG/VG) – LP, AU 1982

Straight From The Heart is an LP by Patrice Rushen from 1982 released on the Elektra label.

About this album

Straight From The Heart is Patrice Rushen’s finest statement, a polished yet deeply soulful 1982 album that bridged jazz-funk musicianship with mainstream R&B appeal. Anchored by the irresistible single Forget Me Nots, the record helped make Rushen a crossover name while showcasing her deft keyboard work, clear melodic sense and elegant vocal style. Blending disco shimmer, sweet soul and crisp funk production, it stands as one of the most distinctive albums of the early 1980s dance-pop era. Its enduring reputation rests on both its musical sophistication and its lasting influence on later R&B and hip-hop artists.