On this day April 2 1987 Celine Dion released her eighth studio album Incognito in French speaking markets. The album marked a turning point in her career as she embraced a more mature pop sound and introduced herself to a broader international audience.
Incognito reached number 1 in Canada and included hit singles like Incognito and Lolita. It was her first album recorded under a major label deal and featured slick production that helped launch her into pop stardom in the late 80s. This release helped redefine Celine Dion’s image and set the foundation for her crossover into the English language market a few years later.
80s insight: Incognito was Celine Dion’s first collaboration with longtime manager and future husband René Angélil under a major label partnership.
Incognito reached number 1 in Canada and included hit singles like Incognito and Lolita. It was her first album recorded under a major label deal and featured slick production that helped launch her into pop stardom in the late 80s. This release helped redefine Celine Dion’s image and set the foundation for her crossover into the English language market a few years later.
80s insight: Incognito was Celine Dion’s first collaboration with longtime manager and future husband René Angélil under a major label partnership.
