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Jul 3, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: July 3, 1985 – Patti LaBelle Released Her Album Patti.

On this day July 3, 1985, Patti LaBelle released her seventh studio album titled Patti. Coming off the momentum of her career resurgence with the success of New Attitude and her iconic performance on the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack, this album continued to showcase her powerhouse voice and emotional delivery. The album reached number 72 on the US Billboard charts.

Patti featured a blend of soul, pop, and contemporary R&B that aligned with the sound of the mid 80s. Highlights included Look...

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