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.
Shake It Out
Starpoint Lyrics
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Derek Lewars feat. Michael Sims When you want to move You gotta move, you gotta shake…
DJ Tommy Love Baby gotta do it like I tell ya Gotta shine your…
Doll Skin Regrets collect like old friends Here to relive your darkest…
Exotic verse 1 I love when she shake it got me in amazement…
Florenc and The Machine Regrets collect like old friends Here to relive your darkest…
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Florence And The Machine Regrets collect like old friends Here to relive your darkes…
Florence & The Machine Regrets collect like old friends Here to relive your darkest…
Florence & the Machine/Florence the Machine Regrets collect like old friends Here to relive your darkes…
Florence && The Machine Regrets collect like old friends Here to relive your darkest…
Florence + the Machine/Musicfire.in Regrets collect like old friends Here to relive your darkes…
Florence - The Machine Regrets collect like old friends Here to relive your darkest…
Florence And The Mac... Regrets collect like old friends Here to relive your darkes…
Florence ＋ The Machine Regrets collect like old friends Here to relive your darkest…
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Glee Cast - Glee: The Music The Complete Season Three Regrets collect like old friends Here to relive your darkest…
Ivy Quainoo Regrets collect like old friends Here to relive your darkes…
J. Worthy Must be nice Ear Drummers Sremmlife Mike Will (Mike Will Mad…
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Sitting on the back porch, sipping lemonade I got some satis…
KITCHEN 1 - Florence The Machine Regrets collect like old friends Here to relive your darkest…
Kitten and The Hip Boot camp ties and we're not so free Always thought you…
machine and Florence Regrets collect like old friends Here to relive your darkest…
Manchester Orchestra Shake it out, shake it out God, I need another round,…
Mr. Airplane Man I just wanna dance Baby Mi oh berekojo See the way you…
Mr. Spicks Oh yeah she litty (She a lituation) Her vibe is just…
PMC All-Stars Put it down I'mma put it down Fuck you right here right…
Smash Regrets collect like old friends Here to relive your darkes…
Smash Cast feat. Katharine McPhee Regrets collect like old friends Here to relive your darkest…
St. Louis Bare Naked Statues Freaks above us I'm not high on my vapor anymore Brave among…
St. Martins Pops Orchestra I'd be burnt down, tornadoed I'd be flooded with rain I'd be…
Star - X Oh oh oh oh oh oh 아무거나 줏어 먹었지 맘에 없던 내…
Suicidal Tendencies Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it,…
Tilly and the Wall The sun has passed from overhead Let the night come in,…
Tommy Love Baby gotta do it like I tell ya Gotta shine your…
Various Artists Well, shake it up, baby, now, (shake it up, baby) Twist…
● Florence And The Machine Regrets collect like old friends Here to relive your darkes…
Florence The Machine Regrets collect like old friends Here to relive your darkest…
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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Nathalie de Lorraine
Starpoint, un must-have dans ma collection 👌
ВелоАлекс
Спасибо, мистер Зезе, за новую порцию замечательной музыки! 👍💯🔥🔥🔥🌞🤗🎶🎶🎶🎶💃🔥🕺😉💯
Coolfunk Zézé 2
With pleasure ;)
majo koenig
So extrem cool keybords. And the voice from Mrs. Diggs. ❤️🎹👍
laurent garcia
Un son et une frappe monstrueuse !! <3
Funky nono
Que dire de ce groupe fantastique
Y a que du lourd.
Merci encore à toi 🎵🎵🎵👍
Coolfunk Zézé 2
Merci à toi 👍
Jenna Lee
A sickly contagious Grooveline!!
Carol Jacobs
A killing jam! 😊💯🔝🎯
Katia Bernois
Superbe album rempli de pepites