Some of their classic hits include 'Outstanding,' 'You Dropped A Bomb On Me' and their first number-one single, 'Burn Rubber.' The Gap Band became one of the most successful groups of the golden era of black music. As the lead singer of brotherly trio The Gap Band, the pioneering group whose late 70's early 80's funk still serves as a guiding light for producers and singers, it has been a long road for Charlie Wilson.Twenty-five years ago, Charlie Wilson, along with his brothers Robert and Ronnie, topped the black music charts. From the dusty roads of Tulsa, Oklahoma to the neon lights of Cali to being homeless in the city of angels, the brother has seen it all. 'I went from riches to rags,' Charlie laughs. 'But now it's time for me to take it back to the stage with ?Charlie, Last Name Wilson'.'Īnyone familiar with the rhythmic repertoire of the Gap band, including classic tracks 'You Dropped a Bomb on Me,' 'Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me),' and 'Yearning for Your Love,' can hear traces of Charlie in the contemporary voices of current R&B royalty. Their music continues to be sampled by hundreds of artists including Madonna, Usher, Mary J.

Kelly has always proclaimed himself a modern day Charlie Wilson,' he says.īlige, Ashanti, Will Smith, and George Michael to name a few. 'He and I have been talking about collaborating for years, and now it's finally happening.' On Charlie, Last Name Wilson, his first disc since 2001, the former cowboy boot wearing bro is now gator stepping in Chi-town with the king of urban grooves. 'This was a big step for me, because the Gap band always did our own music,' Wilson recalls. 'Letting others write and produce for me, is a big step.' Fortunately, coming through on his promise, R. Kelly has stepped to the plate to produce four mackadelic tracks. 'The first song we recorded was the title track. I already knew he was talented, but it was then I realized he's a genius.' With his own classic appeal, Charlie Wilson possess a style that has never gone out of style, the kind of voice that can be gutbucket and cool, smooth as hot butter and tasty as chocolate.

'Charlie, Last Name Wilson' is the kind of urban romancer that will appeal to both old souls hanging in the spot and R&B kids chilling on the block.

The instant classic 'No Words,' is an exquisite track that has an eternal pop sound comparable to Burt Bacharach, Curtis Mayfield or Babyface. With this enchanting song, sonic Chicago architect R. Kelly has constructed one of the finest 'drama' ballads of his career. 'That is my favorite song, because it's so powerful,' Charlie says. 'Basically, it's me singing from the woman's perspective.

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