Bernard Wright - 'Nard

Today Marks The 43rd Anniversary of Bernard Wright’s Debut Studio Album “'Nard” Originally Released on July 17, 1981.

‘“Nard” is the debut album from American funk keyboardist Bernard Wright. It was released in 1981 by GRP Records and distributed by Arista Records.

The album peaked at #7 on the U.S. Billboard Top Jazz Albums chart, #23 on the U.S. Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and at #116 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Albums chart.

Two songs were released as singles from the album "Just Chillin' Out" and “Haboglabotribin”

"Just Chillin' Out" reached #32 on the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and at #85 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

“Haboglabotribin” reached #78 on the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.

The song "Haboglabotribin" is featured in Grand Theft Auto V on the radio station Space 103.2. The song is also featured in the trailer for the Enhanced Edition of the game, which was shown during Sony’s PlayStation 5 reveal event.

Track-listing

1. Master Rocker

2. Firebolt Hustle

3. Haboglabotribin’

4. Spinnin'

5. Just Chillin' Out

6. Bread Sandwiches

7. Music is the Key

8. We're Just the Band

9. Solar

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.