Rick James - Wonderful

Today Marks The 37th Anniversary of Rick James' 10th Studio Album "Wonderful" Originally Released on Reprise Records on July 5, 1988.

“Wonderful” is the 10th studio album by American musician Rick James, released in 1988 via Reprise Records.

The album reached No. 148 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. It includes the hit song "Loosey's Rap" which also features rapper Roxanne Shanté.

The single was one of the last of Rick James' releases to make the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart, and was his first number one on the Black Singles chart since 1983.

"Loosey's Rap" was also the last of four number ones on the Black Singles chart, staying at the top spot for one week. The single did not make the Billboard Hot 100, but reached #25 on the Billboard dance charts.

The 2nd single is the title track "Wonderful" was released as a single as well as a music video .

The 3rd single released from the "Wonderful" album was " Sexual Luv Affair"

Wonderful was Rick James' first album after leaving Motown Records and was his last album after being convicted of allegedly assaulting two women.

The album's standout tracks are "So Tight" which features Cameo's frontman Larry Blackmon, " Sexual Luv Affair", "Loosey's Rap" and "Hypnotize". The rest of the album is fairly good and was Rick's last great album.

Track-listing:

1 . Wonderful

2. Judy

3. Loosey's Rap

4. So Tight

5. Sexual Luv Affair

6. Love's Fire

7. I Believe in It

8. In the Girls' Room

9. Hypnotize

10. Sherry Baby

By Romie Rome For Musique Funkology