Anita Baker

Anita Baker got her start in music with the Detroit band Chapter 8 in the late '70s. After their short-term success and being dropped from the band's record label, she decided to take a break from music for some time. In 1983, Baker returned with the release of her solo debut, 'Songstress...

Anita Baker is one of the most underrated legends to come out of the ballad-heavy 1980s. Her success wasn't instant though. When Baker debuted, there was only word-of-mouth besides basic marketing and after the release of her single 'Angel,' she saw her fan base grow gradually by this avenue...

'The Songstress', Anita Baker's debut album, will reach the 30th anniversary mark next May. The soul legend's career is admirable with a hit list that spans over three decades. And although it's been eight years since she released her last LP, 'My Everything,' Baker isn't backing down from creating music from the heart...