world.thomson-multimedia
» » Anita Baker - Rapture

Anita Baker - Rapture album flac

Anita Baker - Rapture album flac Performer: Anita Baker
Title: Rapture
Style: Soul, Smooth Jazz
Released: 1986
Country: US
MP3 album: 1577 mb
FLAC album: 1669 mb
Rating: 4.6
Other formats: WAV RA AA XM MMF VOC AC3
Genre: Jazz / Funk and Soul

Rapture is the second album by American vocalist Anita Baker, released in 1986. This became Baker's breakout album, selling over 8 million copies worldwide (of which 5 million in the US) and earning her two Grammy Awards. The album's first track, "Sweet Love", was a top 10 Billboard hit in addition to winning a Grammy Award. The music video for the track "Same Ole Love" was filmed and recorded at Baker's Keyboard Lounge.

Anita Baker ‎– Rapture. Label: Elektra ‎– 9 60444-1, Elektra ‎– 60444-1. Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Specialty Press. Art Direction, Photography By – Carol Friedman. Backing Vocals – Alex Brown (tracks: A2, B4), Anita Baker (tracks: A1 to B2), Bunny Hull (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B3, B4), Darryl Phinnissee (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B2 to B4), Jim Gilstrap (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B3, B4), Lynn Davis (tracks

Elektra gave her a strong promotional push, and the equally superb Rapture became the megahit that The Songstress should have been. Rapture gave Baker one moving hit after another, including "Sweet Love," "Caught up in the Rapture," "Same Ole Love," and "No One in This World

Free Download "Anita Baker - 1986 - Rapture" Album. Find out more about the artist and the album. gr A Funk, Soul, Jazz & R&B digital record collection. Anita Baker – 1986 – Rapture. Here is one that Nikos and I (Trakbuv) have been discussing for a while – the idea to have a few more posts from the 1980s, and a few more of those all-time classics. And one album that always pops out as a united chorus is Anita Baker‘s Rapture. And could you really pick a better LP to represent the decade ? This is in Nikos’ Top 5 for the 1980s.

In 1986, Anita Baker released the best R&B album of the 1980's, Rapture. It is a beautiful, magnificent album. It has given me hours of listening pleasure. I prefer to listen to it on vinyl. Rapture is lush, soulful album, sung beautifully by Baker; it is the epitome of. Complete your Anita Baker record collection. Discover Anita Baker's full discography. Shop new and used Vinyl and CDs. Find a Anita Baker - Rapture first pressing or reissue. Complete your Anita Baker collection.

Rapture is the second album by the American vocalist Anita Baker. It was released in 1986, and became her breakout album, selling over 8 million copies worldwide (of which 5 million in the US) and earning her two Grammy Awards. While releasing the album, Baker and Michael J. Powell became friends and were members of the short-lived group Chapter 8 and Powell.

Rapture - Студийный альбом от Anita Baker. Вышел 1 августа 1986г. В альбом вошло 16 треков. Продолжительность альбома: 01:14:41. Anita Baker "You Betta Watch Yoself". Anita Baker - Caught Up In The Rapture (Official Music Video). Anita Baker - Been So Long. Anita Baker - Watch Your Step. It was released in 1986, becoming her breakout album, selling over 8 million copies worldwide (of which 5 million in the US) and earning her two Grammy Awards. It produced one moving hit after another, including "Sweet Love," "Caught up in the Rapture", "Same Ole Love," and "No One in This World.

Following Anita Baker's 1983 debut lack of success,Anita Baker realized that her husky and rangy vocal approach required a broader musical base. That album has essentially been a combination of quiet storm style soul ballads and spirited live band oriented funk. Extremely capable on both,what was needed for Baker was a sense of identity. An Anita Baker sound as it were. By signing up the legendary Atlantic Records,she worked with producer Michael Powell for a sophomore release on the label.

Tracklist

A1 Sweet Love 4:26
A2 You Bring Me Joy 4:24
A3 Caught Up In The Rapture 5:07
A4 Been So Long 5:07
B1 Mystery 4:56
B2 No One In The World 4:10
B3 Same Ole Love 4:05
B4 Watch Your Step 4:54

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elektra/Asylum Records
  • Copyright (c) – Elektra/Asylum Records

Credits

  • Executive-Producer – Anita Baker

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 0 7559-60444-4

Other versions

Category Artist Title (Format) Label Category Country Year
9 60444-1, 60444-1 Anita Baker Rapture ‎(LP, Album, Spe) Elektra, Elektra 9 60444-1, 60444-1 US 1986
AMCY-3002 Anita Baker Rapture ‎(CD, Album, RE) Elektra AMCY-3002 Japan 1997
LSEL 71036 Anita Baker Rapture ‎(LP, Album) Jugoton LSEL 71036 Yugoslavia 1986
none Anita Baker Rapture ‎(8xFile, FLAC, Album, RM, 24b) Atlantic, Rhino Records none 2012
E4-60444, 60444-4 Anita Baker Rapture ‎(Cass, Album, Club) Elektra, Elektra E4-60444, 60444-4 US 1986

Tracklist Hide Credits

A1 Sweet Love
Words By, Music By – Anita Baker, Gary Bias, Louis A. Johnson
4:26
A2 You Bring Me Joy
Words By, Music By – David Lasley
4:24
A3 Caught Up In The Rapture
Lyrics By – Dianne QuanderMusic By – Garry Glenn
5:07
A4 Been So Long
Words By, Music By – Anita Baker
5:07
B1 Mystery
Finger Snaps [Finger Pops] – Alpha L. Perkins, Holli L. Perkins, Michael J. Powell, Warren WoodsWords By, Music By – Rod Temperton
4:56
B2 No One In The World
Bass – Neil StubenhausDrums – John Robinson Guitar – Dean ParksKeyboards – Randy KerberLyrics By – Marti SharronMusic By – Ken HirschRhythm Guitar – Paul Jackson*Synthesizer [Synthesizer Overdubs] – Greg Philinganes*, Paul Chiten
4:10
B3 Same Ole Love
Words By, Music By – Darryl K. Roberts, Marilyn McLeod
4:05
B4 Watch Your Step
Words By, Music By – Anita Baker
4:54

Companies, etc.

  • Recorded At – Yamaha R & D Studio
  • Recorded At – Music Grinder Studios
  • Mixed At – Yamaha R & D Studio
  • Mixed At – Music Grinder Studios
  • Mastered At – Bernie Grundman Mastering
  • Pressed By – Specialty Records Corporation
  • Manufactured By – Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records
  • Published By – Old Brompton Road Music
  • Published By – Almo Music Corp.
  • Published By – WB Music Corp.
  • Published By – Silver Sun Music
  • Published By – DQ Music
  • Published By – Baker's Tune
  • Published By – Rodsongs
  • Published By – Welbeck Music
  • Published By – ATV Music
  • Published By – Jobete Music Co., Inc.
  • Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elektra/Asylum Records
  • Copyright (c) – Elektra/Asylum Records

Credits

  • Art Direction, Photography By – Carol Friedman
  • Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Alex Brown (tracks: A2, B4), Anita Baker (tracks: A1 to B2), Bunny Hull (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B3, B4), Darryl Phinnissee* (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B2 to B4), Jim Gilstrap (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B3, B4), Lynn Davis (tracks: B2), Natalie D. Jackson* (tracks: B1), Philip Ingram* (tracks: B2), Vesta Williams (tracks: A2, B4)
  • Bass – David B. Washington (tracks: A3, B1, B4), Freddy "Ready Freddie" Washington* (tracks: A1, A2, B3), Jimmy Haslip (tracks: A4)
  • Creative Director – Hale Milgrim
  • Design – Sue Keston
  • Drums – Arthur Marbury III* (tracks: A3, B1), Ricky Lawson (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B3, B4)
  • Engineer – Barney Perkins (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4), Gary Skardina (tracks: B2), Robert Feist (tracks: B2)
  • Engineer [Assistant, United Sound] – Tony Ray (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
  • Engineer [Assistants, Yamaha R&D Studios] – Fred Law (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4), Keith Cohen (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4), Keith Seppanen (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
  • Executive-Producer – Anita Baker
  • Guitar – Donald Griffin (tracks: A4, B4), Gregg Moore (tracks: A1, A2, B3), Michael J. Powell (tracks: A3, B1)
  • Keyboards – Anita Baker (tracks: B4), Sir Gant* (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B3, B4), Vernon Fails (tracks: A3, B1)
  • Management – BNB Associates Ltd., Sherwin Bash
  • Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
  • Mixed By – Barney Perkins (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4), Michael J. Powell (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
  • Mixed By [Re-mixed By] – Barney Perkins (tracks: B2), Michael J. Powell (tracks: B2)
  • Percussion – Lawrence Fratangelo* (tracks: A3, B1), Lorenzo Brown (tracks: A3), Paulinho da Costa (tracks: A1, A2, B2 to B4)
  • Producer – Gary Skardina (tracks: B2), Marti Sharron (tracks: B2), Michael J. Powell (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
  • Saxophone – Don Myrick (tracks: A2), Donald Albright (tracks: B4)

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 0 7559-60444-4

Other versions

Category Artist Title (Format) Label Category Country Year
9 60444-1, 60444-1 Anita Baker Rapture ‎(LP, Album, Spe) Elektra, Elektra 9 60444-1, 60444-1 US 1986
AMCY-3002 Anita Baker Rapture ‎(CD, Album, RE) Elektra AMCY-3002 Japan 1997
LSEL 71036 Anita Baker Rapture ‎(LP, Album) Jugoton LSEL 71036 Yugoslavia 1986
none Anita Baker Rapture ‎(8xFile, FLAC, Album, RM, 24b) Atlantic, Rhino Records none 2012
E4-60444, 60444-4 Anita Baker Rapture ‎(Cass, Album, Club) Elektra, Elektra E4-60444, 60444-4 US 1986