| Surface | ||||
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| Studio album by Surface | ||||
| Released | February 11, 1986 | |||
| Recorded | 1985-1986 | |||
| Genre | R&B, Soul | |||
| Length | 40:28 | |||
| Label |
Columbia Funky Town Grooves |
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| Producer |
Surface Larkin Arnold David Rivkin |
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| Allmusic |
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Surface is the debut self-titled studio release from the popular late-eighties soul trio. Three years after releasing the heavenly midtempo boogie track "Falling in Love" on Salsoul, Surface released their first album self-produced and released in 1986 on Columbia Records. The album peacked number 11 at Billboard "R&B albums" chart and number 55 at Billboard Top 200 albums chart. At the same time hit single "Happy" peaked number 2 at Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. The other song, "Lately" peaked at number 8 on the Billboard singles chart.