Solid | ||||
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Studio album by Ashford & Simpson | ||||
Released | 1984 | |||
Genre | Contemporary R&B, Boogie, Soul | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Producer | Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson | |||
Ashford & Simpson chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
Robert Christgau | B+ |
Solid is the eleventh studio album recorded by American vocal duo Ashford & Simpson, released in 1984 on the Capitol label. The album features the song "Solid", which became the songwriting duo's biggest hit as performers.
The album peaked at No. 1 on the US R&B albums chart. It also reached No. 29 on the Billboard 200. The album's title track peaked at No. 1 on the Hot Black Singles chart, No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 in the UK Singles Chart. Also featured are two other chart singles: "Outta the World" and "Babies".
All tracks written by Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, except where noted.