Starpoint was an American R&B band who began recording in the 1980s. They w… Read Full Bio ↴Starpoint was an American R&B band who began recording in the 1980s. They were an African-American sextet from Maryland. Throughout the 80's, the group would have a string of R&B hit singles. Their 1985 song, "Object of My Desire", released on the Elektra label, reached #25 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming their only Top 40 hit on the US pop charts.
Starpoint, initially performing under the name "Licyndiana," was originally formed in 1969 near Annapolis, Maryland by the children of two local doctors. Kayode Adeyemo, whose parents had been immigrants from Nigeria and Barbados was born and grew up in Crownsville, Maryland. His father, a doctor, worked with Dr. George Phillips at Crownsville Hospital. In this way, a young Kayode Ademeyo was introduced to Dr. Phillips' four sons: Ernesto, Orlando, Greg, and George Jr. Soon thereafter, Adeyemo began jamming with the four Phillips brothers, each of whom were multi-instrumentalists. Initially, Adeyemo played bass guitar in the group. After this foundation had stabilized, Renée Diggs came on board as the lead singer, completing the Licyndiana line-up. With so much musical/instrumental talent between them, the Phillips brothers ultimately came to specialize in particular instruments within the band, with Ernesto Phillips handling lead guitar; Orlando Phillips on bass guitar, keyboards, and saxophone; Greg Phillips on drums; and George Phillips, Jr. on keyboards. Diggs and Adeyemo became the vocalists, with Diggs handling most of the lead parts. By the end of the 1970s, the band had scored a recording contract with Chocolate City Records, at which point they changed their name to "Starpoint."
The group released their self-titled debut album in 1980. One of the singles from this album, "I Just Wanna Dance With You" became their first top 20 hit on the R&B chart. They would continue to release at least one album every year throughout the first half of the 80s, scoring several more minor hits on the R&B chart. When the band's record label, Chocolate City went out of business, they remained with that label's parent company, Casablanca Records for one more album, but they were eventually picked up by Elektra Records. Renée Diggs and Ernesto Phillips also became romantically involved.
However, major success in the R&B/soul market was elusive until 1985, when the band released their Restless album. This album not only made them superstars in the R&B world, but it also brought them significant crossover success onto the pop charts with the Top 30 single, "Object of My Desire." Co-written by Kayode Adeyemo and Ernesto Phillips (along with noted R&B musician/producer Keith Diamond), the tune also became Starpoint's first of several R&B top ten hits. The follow-up single "What You've Been Missin'" followed "Object..." into the R&B top ten. The title track ("Restless") was also released as a single and did decently on both the pop and R&B charts. The band embarked on a lengthy tour in support of the album, during which not only did Renée Diggs become well-respected for her explosive vocal abilities, but also Greg Phillips earned a reputation for his drumming skills.
Unfortunately, later in 1985, while the band was on tour and at the peak of their success, Renée Diggs was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. However, while touring became more of a challenge for the band at this point, Diggs was determined to continue touring and recording with the band and living up to her potential. She remained with the band and persevered without sacrificing any of her exuberant stage presence.
In 1987, the band released their next album, Sensational. While the single "He Wants My Body" became the band's third top ten hit on the R&B chart, it barely made a dent on the pop charts, and the overall success of the album paled in comparison to its predecessor. The band released two more albums before eventually breaking up in 1990.
Life After Starpoint
In 1990, shortly after the band's break-up, Renée Diggs recorded a solo album titled Oasis that was not initially released in the U.S., although it did see a release in Europe. Several of the tracks on this album were co-written by Diggs and Starpoint guitarist Ernesto Phillips, her longtime lover. She remained involved in the music industry throughout her life. She also created the Renée Diggs Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis, to help bring attention to the disease.
Other band members became involved with session work for various other R&B artists.
Sadly, on March 25, 2004, Ernesto Phillips passed away as the result of a stroke. The Ernesto Phillips Scholarship for Talented Youth was established in his memory and as a tribute to his efforts in helping younger children to realize their ambitions of becoming musicians.
Just a week shy of the one-year anniversary of the death of her longtime companion Phillips, Renée Diggs also died (March 18, 2005) at the age of 50, due to a heart condition. Her album, Oasis was finally released in the U.S. posthumously.
Starpoint, initially performing under the name "Licyndiana," was originally formed in 1969 near Annapolis, Maryland by the children of two local doctors. Kayode Adeyemo, whose parents had been immigrants from Nigeria and Barbados was born and grew up in Crownsville, Maryland. His father, a doctor, worked with Dr. George Phillips at Crownsville Hospital. In this way, a young Kayode Ademeyo was introduced to Dr. Phillips' four sons: Ernesto, Orlando, Greg, and George Jr. Soon thereafter, Adeyemo began jamming with the four Phillips brothers, each of whom were multi-instrumentalists. Initially, Adeyemo played bass guitar in the group. After this foundation had stabilized, Renée Diggs came on board as the lead singer, completing the Licyndiana line-up. With so much musical/instrumental talent between them, the Phillips brothers ultimately came to specialize in particular instruments within the band, with Ernesto Phillips handling lead guitar; Orlando Phillips on bass guitar, keyboards, and saxophone; Greg Phillips on drums; and George Phillips, Jr. on keyboards. Diggs and Adeyemo became the vocalists, with Diggs handling most of the lead parts. By the end of the 1970s, the band had scored a recording contract with Chocolate City Records, at which point they changed their name to "Starpoint."
The group released their self-titled debut album in 1980. One of the singles from this album, "I Just Wanna Dance With You" became their first top 20 hit on the R&B chart. They would continue to release at least one album every year throughout the first half of the 80s, scoring several more minor hits on the R&B chart. When the band's record label, Chocolate City went out of business, they remained with that label's parent company, Casablanca Records for one more album, but they were eventually picked up by Elektra Records. Renée Diggs and Ernesto Phillips also became romantically involved.
However, major success in the R&B/soul market was elusive until 1985, when the band released their Restless album. This album not only made them superstars in the R&B world, but it also brought them significant crossover success onto the pop charts with the Top 30 single, "Object of My Desire." Co-written by Kayode Adeyemo and Ernesto Phillips (along with noted R&B musician/producer Keith Diamond), the tune also became Starpoint's first of several R&B top ten hits. The follow-up single "What You've Been Missin'" followed "Object..." into the R&B top ten. The title track ("Restless") was also released as a single and did decently on both the pop and R&B charts. The band embarked on a lengthy tour in support of the album, during which not only did Renée Diggs become well-respected for her explosive vocal abilities, but also Greg Phillips earned a reputation for his drumming skills.
Unfortunately, later in 1985, while the band was on tour and at the peak of their success, Renée Diggs was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. However, while touring became more of a challenge for the band at this point, Diggs was determined to continue touring and recording with the band and living up to her potential. She remained with the band and persevered without sacrificing any of her exuberant stage presence.
In 1987, the band released their next album, Sensational. While the single "He Wants My Body" became the band's third top ten hit on the R&B chart, it barely made a dent on the pop charts, and the overall success of the album paled in comparison to its predecessor. The band released two more albums before eventually breaking up in 1990.
Life After Starpoint
In 1990, shortly after the band's break-up, Renée Diggs recorded a solo album titled Oasis that was not initially released in the U.S., although it did see a release in Europe. Several of the tracks on this album were co-written by Diggs and Starpoint guitarist Ernesto Phillips, her longtime lover. She remained involved in the music industry throughout her life. She also created the Renée Diggs Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis, to help bring attention to the disease.
Other band members became involved with session work for various other R&B artists.
Sadly, on March 25, 2004, Ernesto Phillips passed away as the result of a stroke. The Ernesto Phillips Scholarship for Talented Youth was established in his memory and as a tribute to his efforts in helping younger children to realize their ambitions of becoming musicians.
Just a week shy of the one-year anniversary of the death of her longtime companion Phillips, Renée Diggs also died (March 18, 2005) at the age of 50, due to a heart condition. Her album, Oasis was finally released in the U.S. posthumously.
Break out
Starpoint Lyrics
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(DBSK) [Yoochun]I keep praying Don't forget it Baby, we keep the fa…
4-4-1 1. NOW I`M TWENTY AND I THINK IT'S TIME TO MAKE…
Aeverium Wherefore, wherefore, wherefore I'm wasting time, it seems …
April Art It′s time to break out Now it's time to hit the…
Audrey Horne There´s a man who´s blissfully content with the fact that…
Benny Hester How many roads must a man walk down How many times…
Binecks 「バランス感覚」最高点 「勝負勘」は最高で他に何が足りないんだい? Tell me. 「察知能力」最大で 「スピード感…
Black Sabbath [Instumental]…
Bonnie Tyler You gotta breakout! Speak out, in the world out there Impos…
Brother Firetribe Hello, is there anybody out there Anybody out there to hear…
Cascadence Small town girl Wants to see the world That she's never seen…
Casey Reid Confidence is wearing thin Lack of trust barely lets anyone …
Cash Cash Let's go, follow me outside And I know it won't be…
CHEN - Topic 誰もいない道で 誰も知らない場所へ ためらわずに break out (Oh) 砂嵐の world (砂嵐の worl…
CONTINOOM Why R U, why R U sad, when the sun’s…
Crackout On a go in my head I believe it if I…
Crazy Lixx BREAK OUT Live life like a renegade Live your life…
Cripper Disposer Decomposer Led astray the role to play Contender P…
Da-iCE 酸いも甘いも噛み砕き進め 下克上 いざここから 駆け上がれ break out 出る杭打っては排除 生き辛い that…
Dawson Samuel (I need to break out) (I need a way out) (Tell me…
dbClifford Burning out Fast lane living Getting the better of me Round …
Derin Falana Looking good Hey there, beautiful I'm the change you need Y…
Dream5 今日はきっと こんなモンだろうと とりあえずのゴール 何となく設定だけして 満足してたんだ 本当にOK? 逆算…
elastik b.m.c Watch me disappear into my mind One moment I'm here and…
Eric Martin Break out another combination Take down the big machine And …
Foo Fighters You make me dizzy Running circles in my head One of these…
Get the Most I know you're feeling down and out No it's time to…
Glenn Yong VERSE 1 Breaking out the 65 Breaking all rules Now I’m doi…
Gottsha You touch my heart so deep I can't find own My way I…
Half Shy Hop on back and keep it quiet we're fighting the…
Ironware Since you were born you never had any friends You life…
JAM Project [Break Out] みなぎる Passion 炎の Showtime Red Hot Soldier 吠えろ！ …
Jan-Marten Block I′m breaking out I'm on my way And there ain′t nothing here…
Kato Lookin' through the haze Every yesterday It's so perfect i…
Kiichi Yokoyama 短い笑顔の後で「COOL DOWN」 おまえは偶然そうに 真夜中に消えた まさかと思う間の「GET OUT」 そういう事…
L. Starz Break out break out break out break out(repeatedly) 1st ver…
Lesse Gazing at the stage room floor My rhythm's out of place Cove…
Loss of Signal Tell me how many lies you've heard before Did you believe…
Maria Break out 刺激求め ボルテージ上げて I Know 限界まで 響かせるから... 嘘だらけの世界に生まれ 目覚…
Metalium Combats were fought Dominated them all Never been frail or d…
Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels Aw hey, I'm sick and tired of everybody just pushin'…
Mr. Lee Calling all wild out squadron, come report to duty Sexy lad…
N.W.A Yo, What's happening, what's happening Diz iz Dr dre from th…
Nolan I know some folks, they don't smoke dope Don't need no…
OfflineTV Breathe in, breathe out 世界は意地悪でも 僕は消えない 試されてるの 本当の意味へ挑む旅 忍…
Oliver Price Break out into the world tonight Come out and see the…
Pastor Brad The Status Quo The mainstream flow The way it's always bee…
Place Vendome When you're all alone And your door is closed The dark …
R.G. Kooper I’m coming out Busting through the seams of my anxiety Tami…
R.G.Kooper Don't let them tell you what to wear, don't let…
R.P.G 1. NOW I`M TWENTY AND I THINK IT'S TIME TO MAKE…
Scott Stapp I wake up to the sound again, Of red lights flashing…
Sensaii Break me out of here Break me out of here Locked down…
Stapp Scott I wake up to the sound again, Of red lights flashing…
Superdiesel You’ve been working so hard You’ve been doing your part I ca…
Surt Another day, another time another place We all go our ways…
Sutopuri Oh yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh Lonely 泣きじゃくる雨 急に置き去…
Swing Out Sister When explanations make no sense When every answer's wrong Yo…
Swingrowers My Mama said Life isn′t good My mama said I'd caused…
The Giant I’m the biggest of gorillas I’m the sickest of the illest I’…
The Letter Black You've gotta try or you will never find out Don't be…
The Named Genocidal paradigm of infinite growth Legitimized in the ey…
THE SxPLAY Pluuu... Wake up and get ready! The show is gonna start!…
Thomas Howard Lichtenstein Break the boundaries, my philosophy There I was talking to …
Trance Take my hand - understand - World needs love so strong! Al…
Truth or Consequence Took a flight out of boston And got caught in the…
TVXQ I keep praying Don't forget it Baby, we keep the…
Union Square So here I go again The world is on my shoulders I…
V-Sag 今日はきっと こんなモンだろうと とりあえずのゴール 何となく設定だけして 満足してたんだ 本当にOK? 逆算ばかりして…
V6 You'd better break out your world You go! BREAK OUT!! 信じる心で…
Various Artists Don't start to ask And now you've found a way to…
Void Kandy Its a feeling A darker place But I've been reaching For a…
VOJD You used to be at ease The Ace upon the Scene But…
Wagakki Band Break Out La, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la La,…
Young Kato So here we are again on time As you steal all…
Younha 사람들은 나에게 정신 차리라 했지 여태껏 몰랐던 건 나였어 두 눈으로 똑똑히…
∞entertainment-Ash- I'm becoming a ghost I'm lost in my space I can't find…
上村祐翔 ぼんやりと目を開いて やる気のない素振りで お前は誰だなんて愚かしいぜ 「アイアムジャパニーズ。」 理由、意味、正義なん…
郷ひろみ 君が描く 無償の true love But 気ままな everyday I said 時の流れのままに 君を感じていた…
동방신기 I keep praying, don't forget it Baby we keep the faith…
윤하(Younha Saramdeuleun naege jeongsin charira haetji Yeotaeggeot molla…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Starpoint:
Am I Still the One Lately yeah You don't call my name It don't feel the same…
Another Night Late at night We're in love You make me feel so right As…
Emotions You glance my way, I almost lost control Anxiety has taken…
He Wants My Body Hey, there's more to me than meets the eye He wants…
It's All Yours I got something I′ve been longing to tell 'ya (To say…
Object Of My Desire Ooh Whoa, whoa, whoa, yeah You glanced my way I lost all co…
One More Night I know it's kinda risky 'cause you're someone's guy But I…
Restless Restless Do do do Sunday morning, break of dawn And I don't…
See The Light Oh Oh, Oh Oh I let myself go Oh Oh, Oh Oh I…
The More We Love I remember how it all began Afraid to get too close,…
Till the End of Time I'll never give you reason to doubt my feelings I'll cherish…
Wanting You Needing you wanting you here by my side baby. I'll give…
What You Been Missin' Yeah babe This is really wild Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah She m…
What You've Been Missin' Yeah, babe This is really wild She must have made you cr…
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@desmondmorrison7317
This is real Funk right here Old School classic love love love it time to get down and Funky
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@desmondmorrison7317
I was born in 1989 I was born with Funk music in my blood
@pwn600
Outstanding disco funk, although I would say this song is already moving into the mid 80's era because it has less violins and falsetto. The bass in the background is absolutely captivating and the smooth vocals complement it so well. The percussion isn't excessive either which is one aspects that drives me crazy about some of the hip-hop/disco blend songs of the 80's like Kurtis Blow's "the breaks."
@desmondmorrison7317
If you don't like this song then you got no Funk in you and you need to get help