What makes Ross by Diana Ross notable?

'Ross' received mixed reviews but achieved notable commercial success, peaking at number 25 on the Billboard 200 chart. It featured the hit single 'Pieces of Ice,' which contributed to Ross's reputation as a dance music icon during the early '80s disco resurgence. Released on June 9, 1983, 'Ross' marked Diana Ross's first album after her departure from Motown, showcasing her transition into a more contemporary pop and dance sound. At this point in her career, she was already a well-established artist with a legacy from The Supremes and numerous solo hits, but was seeking to redefine her musical identity.

Ross works well if you're into steady groove for dancing, uplifting energy for gatherings and feel-good anthems for celebration.

How many songs are on Ross?

Ross has 8 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.

Released 43 years ago this June

Ross

Diana Ross · 1983

34 min · 8 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul

A vibrant blend of disco grooves and soulful melodies, reflecting Diana Ross's enduring vocal prowess.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady groove for dancing
uplifting energy for gatherings
feel-good anthems for celebration
consistent flow for easy listening

Maybe skip if you want

prefer high-energy fast tracks
seek deep lyrical introspection

Where this album fits

Themes: dance floor resilience· post-Motown reinvention· disco-infused nostalgia
Career context: Released on June 9, 1983, 'Ross' marked Diana Ross's first album after her departure from Motown, showcasing her transition into a more contemporary pop and dance sound. At this point in her career, she was already a well-established artist with a legacy from The Supremes and numerous solo hits, but was seeking to redefine her musical identity.
Stylistic neighbors: Chaka Khan· Donna Summer· Anita Baker
Sounds like this from elsewhere: I Feel for You by Chaka Khan — Shares vibrant disco grooves and a strong vocal presence, reflecting 80s dance floor energy.

Nightclubbing by Grace Jones — Features a blend of danceable beats and sophisticated pop, similar to Ross's reinvention in sound and style.