This 1979 album provided Sister Sledge with their signature song and a Grammy Award nomination. It was a pivotal moment in their career, bridging the gap between their earlier work and the Chic-produced hits that would follow.
- The album's title track, "We Are Family," was written and produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards of Chic. It earned a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. The album reached number 3 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart and number 31 on the Billboard 200.
- The album was Sister Sledge's first release on Atlantic Records after several years with Cotillion. It was released in January 1979, with the single "We Are Family" hitting shelves in March. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1980.
- The album spawned three singles: "He's the Greatest Dancer," "We Are Family," and "Lost in Music." "We Are Family" became an anthem for unity and empowerment. The album reached number 3 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart and number 31 on the Billboard 200.
Sister Sledge is a Philadelphia soul and disco group, active since the early 1970s. The group consists of sisters Debbie, Joni, Kathy, and Kim Sledge.
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