I Only Listen to 90s Music: The Truth About Phyllis Hyman: Legacy, Genius & Pain w/ L.A. Young

In this special interview episode of I Only Listen to 90s Music, we sit down with powerhouse vocalist L.A. Young and manager Mocha Java to celebrate the life, artistry, and enduring legacy of the legendary Phyllis Hyman.

From her vocal versatility across jazz, soul, and Broadway to her complex relationship with Clive Davis, Angela Bofill, and Arista Records, we look past the tragedy to honor the true brilliance of Phyllis Hyman. L.A. Young shares what inspired her Phyllis Hyman Songbook tour, working directly with iconic producer Norman Connors, meeting Phyllis's family, and how music helped both of them heal.

Plus, we talk community giving with the Feast of Sharing, imagine alternate 90s music collaborations (Phyllis and 2Pac?!), and play a hilarious round of 1987 Soul Train Music Awards trivia!

Catch L.A. Young & The Soul Society on tour:  https://layoungbandpage.com 

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction & Celebrating Birthdays 03:02 - Introducing L.A. Young & Mocha Java 04:06 - Phyllis Hyman Songbook Tour Dates & Rebrand 05:23 - The Unfiltered Phyllis Hyman: Dionne Cole Story 07:01 - What People Misunderstand About Phyllis 08:56 - The Contralto Voice, Height & Body Image 11:27 - Versatility: From Jazz & R&B to Broadway 12:08 - The Clive Davis Era & Angela Bofill 13:24 - Singing Phyllis's Music & Meeting Her Family 16:48 - "I Refuse to Be Lonely" & B-Side Gems 19:10 - Introducing Phyllis to New Listeners 21:32 - Capturing the Spirit on Stage 24:44 - From Barry Manilow to Gamble & Huff 28:46 - What Would Phyllis Hyman Make Today? 31:16 - Imagining Alternate 90s Collabs: 2Pac & Ron Isley 38:40 - Honoring Her Life, Not Just Her Struggles 51:19 - Working with the Legendary Norman Connors 54:58 - Giving Back: DC's Feast of Sharing 01:03:36 - 1987 Soul Train Music Awards Trivia! 01:18:00 - Meet The Soul Society Band 01:23:20 - Controlling Your Art & Business in Music 01:28:44 - Outro & Final Thoughts

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