PLEASE ENJOY THIS AUDIO . MY INTERVIEW WITH STEVE ARRINGTON

Steve Arrington is known for his innovative vocals on funk classics such as “Watching You” and “Just A Touch of Love". He is also known for hits like “Weak at the Knees”, “Way Out”, “Nobody Can Be You”, “Feel So Real” and “Dancing In The Key Of Life”.

Arrington’s songs have been sampled by the likes of Jay-Z, Jermaine Dupri, Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Snoop, LL Cool J, Mariah Carey, N.W.A, Masters At Work and Pitbull.

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In 1975, Arrington moved to San Francisco, hoping to take his music to a national level. He landed a spot in percussionist, Coke Esovedo’s band, and eventually moved in with the percussionist and his manager. He become a Latin soul apprentice and protégé. Arrington went on to play (and tour) with Escovedo’s older brother, Pete and niece, Sheila - now known as Sheila E. His performance tour included guitarist, Carlos Santana.

As that tour was ending, Arrington returned to Dayton to join a group called Slave, as a drummer. Some time later, he became Slave's lead singer. During the next four years, he contributed to Dayton's most successful period. During that period, dance floor classics like “Watching You,” “Just a Touch of Love,” Snap Shot,” and “Wait for Me” flourished.

In 1982, Arrington left Slave and formed Steve Arrington’s Hall of Fame. After signing with Atlantic Records, he completed several singles and solo albums -- “Dancin In The Key”, which spent three weeks at #2 on the dance charts and “Feel So Real’’, which landed #6 on the UK Singles Chart.

In 1986, Arrington was nominated for a NAACP Image Award for Male Artist of the Year. In 2000, he won a Grammy for his contribution to “Money Ain’t A Thang”, performed by Jay Z and Jermaine Dupri.

In 1991 (at the height of his career), Arrington left the music business to dedicate his life to spirituality. He recently returned,

Steve is currently touring with a new band +has dates with artists like Public Enemy, DJ Quik, Chub Rock, Q Tip, The Ohio Players, Original Lakeside, The Bar-Kays, Con-Funk-Shun, Cameo and Zapp. He recently spent time in the studio with artist, George Clinton.

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