1982's 'Straght from the Heart' showcased Rushen's continued evolution, blending sophisticated R&B with danceable grooves and her signature lyrical prowess. The album yielded her biggest hit, "Forget Me Nots."
- The album was produced by Rushen and her frequent collaborator, Charles M. Huggins.
- "Forget Me Nots" was a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and a Top 30 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The iconic bassline from "Forget Me Nots" has been sampled numerous times, most notably bystrangers in the attic.
Patrice Rushen is an American singer, songwriter, and producer known for her innovative blend of R&B, soul, and funk. She rose to prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s with a sophisticated, jazz-inflected take on contemporary Black pop.
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