Stephanie Mills - Home (1989)

Stephanie Mills first came to fame as the little girl with the big voice
who played Dorothy in the hit Broadway play The Wiz, an adaptation of L.
Frank Baum's classic book The Wizard of Oz. She later had many R&B hits
such as "I Have Learned to Respect the Power of Love," "I Feel Good All
Over," "(You're Puttin') A Rush on Me," "Something in the Way (You Make Me
Feel)," and "Home," along with one certified, million-selling single,
"Never Knew Love Like This Before." In addition, she also had five gold
albums: Whatcha Gonna Do with My Lovin', Sweet Sensation, Stephanie, If I
Were Your Woman, and Home.

Mills' majestic voice warrants quality material and production, and Home
meets those terms. The first single, if not a ballad then a quiet storm
regular, was "Something in the Way You Make Me Feel." While the single is
funky and sleek, Mills sultry delivery gives the track that sexy appeal. It
landed at the number one spot on the Billboard R&B charts. The second
single was the title track, "Home." Originally featured in the hit Broadway
show The Wiz, which Mills starred in for five years, "Home" has a warm,
intimate charm.

Mills exhibits superb vocality, augmented by a dynamic arrangement and the
harmonious background vocals of Take 6. The song is simply chilling. It,
too, made its home the top spot on the charts. The third single was the
soulfully arranged "Comfort of a Man." Mills ringing vocals carried this
single to the Top Ten, where it came to rest at number eight. "Real Love"
was the fourth single. It too has that soulful arrangement. It managed only
to peak at number 53. However, it's still a beautiful song.