Angie Stone is an American country, pop, and gospel singer. She rose quickly to popularity in the late seventies as a member of the increasingly popular hip-hop trio The Sequence. The first female rap group to ever release an album with a single for the industry to celebrate, the band’s self-titled single “Red, Red, Ring of Fire” has since gone platinum and featured many other successful singles. In 1980, Stone released her first solo album, Angie’s Ark, which became just as successful as The Sequence and The Last Waltz. Now, she is back with another solo album called Angie Stone: Royalty Free.
Like The Sequence, Angie Stone: Royalty Free follows a traditional country music style with traditional lyrics about love, romance, motherhood, and southern cuisine. The album is an absolute must for any serious music lover, especially those who appreciate great vocalists. One of her biggest hits was her cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Blue Hawaii.” This track has gone on to become a huge hit for numerous different artists including Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Chris Brown. This will definitely add some more feather in her cap when it comes to breaking into the music scene.
Another huge hit that you should not miss out on is Angie’s first music video for this album called Angie You Better Start Using Some Sense. This song has also become a number one hit over the years and has been featured on other notable albums such as A Boy Can Do What a Girl Can Do. If you are still unsure about whether or not to purchase this album, you better start listening to it and get a feel for what the vocalist does, because it is not easy at all. This Australian pop star has achieved worldwide fame and is well known for singing both country and pop songs with excellent vocal ranges. She has also won numerous awards for her singing abilities and this song is now the most popular single from her career.