Rick James was the truth Musically and his Musical Funk Stew ain't been touched since. he wrote and Produced Great material on himself, Mary Jane Girls, Teena Marie and Eddie Murphy. give a shout out to the Stone City Band as well. and Val Young. Rick James was the Blueprint at making the Funk work at all radio and yet keeping it with strut and Swing. you always knew a Rick James Cut, all the trademarks were in place. this is a tight collection and showcases his many talents as a songwriter, instrumentalist, Producer, arranger and a ear for melody.