album · September 15, 1979
What Cha Gonna Do With My Lovin'
Mercury RecordsSee this day
r&bsouldance-pop
On *What Cha Gonna Do With My Lovin'*, Mills embraced a slicker, dance-floor-oriented R&B sound, signaling a significant shift in her musical direction. This album produced her first major dance hit and set the stage for her later chart dominance.
- The album was released on September 15, 1979, by Mercury Records.
- It marked Stephanie Mills' debut on the Mercury label after her departure from Motown.
- The title track became her first Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the R&B charts.
Stephanie Mills is a soul singer from Brooklyn, New York, known for her powerful vocals and danceable R&B. In 1979, she was transitioning from her early career on Motown to a new phase with a more polished, disco-influenced sound.
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