I'm For Real - The Elektra Recordings 1986-1992 | Clamshell

Deluxe collection of expanded editions of the four best-selling albums by the ever-soulful Howard Hewett whose rise to international prominence began with the global hit making trio Shalamar. Featuring 56 tracks, this first-of-its-kind 4CD box set is titled after Im For Real, Howards Top 5 RnB hit single from his debut Elektra LP, I Commit To Love. With photographs from Howards personal collection featured in the stellar artwork by Roger Williams, plus excellent mastering by Nick Robbins, Im For Real is co- produced by acclaimed music historian and writer Tim Dillinger and SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan, whose liner notes for the box set include extensive 2022 quotes and comments from Howard himself. The box set also features nine bonus tracks, including some rarities such as Howards little-known 1985 duet with Roberta Flack, Let Me Be A Light Shine; the George Duke- produced Obsession from the soundtrack of The Heavenly Kid; a cover of the 1958 doowop classic The Ten Commandments Of Love from the 1989 compilation, Rock, Rhythm And Blues.

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Format: CD
Artist: Howard Hewett
Release Date: 14 October 2022
Genre: Soul
Label: Soulmusic Records
Distributor: MGM Music