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
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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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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