The duo's final album for Mercury Records, "I'll Be Good" refines their signature blend of sophisticated, synth-heavy R&B and smooth vocal interplay. It stands as a testament to their enduring appeal in the mid-80s quiet storm scene.
- The title track, "I'll Be Good," became their highest-charting single, reaching #6 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The album was produced by René Moore and Angela Winbush, with an uncredited Bobby Watson contributing significant arrangements. It was their second album released on Mercury Records after leaving Capitol.
- The album followed their 1983 release "Sharp" and preceded their departure from Mercury Records. Despite moderate chart success, the album is often overshadowed by their later work on the Flyte Time label.
- Upon its release, "I'll Be Good" peaked at #86 on the Billboard 200 and #19 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album cemented their reputation for polished production and romantic lyrical themes.
René & Angela were an American R&B duo from Los Angeles, California, best known for their string of Top 40 R&B hits in the 1980s. By 1985, they were established hitmakers seeking to consolidate their success on a major label.
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