The Boss cover

The Boss

Diana Ross · 1979

49 min · 10 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul

Disco-infused anthems merge with soulful vocals, creating a vibrant celebration of empowerment and self-assertion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • celebratory empowerment anthems
  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • dance-friendly vibes with friends
  • uplifting sing-along moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced intensity
  • prefer standalone single tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
disco empowerment· 1970s self-assertion· vibrant celebration
Career context
Released in 1979, 'The Boss' was Diana Ross's first album after leaving Motown Records and embarking on a solo career. Positioned as a follow-up to her successful stint with The Supremes, this album marked a significant evolution in her sound towards disco and dance music, reflecting the changing musical landscape of the late '70s.
Stylistic neighbors
Chaka Khan· Donna Summer· Anita Baker
Sounds like this from elsewhere
C'est Chic by Chic — Shares vibrant disco grooves and themes of empowerment through its infectious rhythms and elegant production.
Bad Girls by Donna Summer — Combines dance-infused anthems with soulful vocals, celebrating female empowerment in a disco context.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 No One Gets the Prize 4:40
  • 2 I Ain't Been Licked 4:09
  • 3 All for One 4:20
  • 4 The Boss 4:01
  • 5 Once in the Morning 4:54
  • 6 It's My House 4:34
  • 7 Sparkle 5:23
  • 8 I'm in the World 4:04
  • 9 The Boss (original 12" remix) 7:18
  • 10 It's My House (original promotional-only 12" remix) 6:07

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