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Inspiration
Deep Soul From Detroit by Dee Edwards
A recent 7" reissue of the deep soul classic "Why Can't There Be Love" by Dee Edwards serves as a reminder of the greatness of the Detroit soul singer. Producers such as RZA, Tyler, the Creator, and Gramatik have shown their love for the late singer by way of sampling.
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Dee Edwards released her first song together with her three brothers as R&B vocal group The Paragons. "You Say You Love Me (And Need Me)" was her official solo debut single. At that time, she was signed to Detroit soul label D-Town by founder Mike Hanks.
"Dee Edwards has a raw Motown flavor befitting one of Detroit's finest soul vocalists."
—Sounds From The Universe
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Soon after her deep soul debut, she shifted to a more cheerful, Motown-inspired approach with tracks such as "Oh What A Party" and "His Majesty, My Love." Another track in that same line is the upbeat "All The Way Home." loved as a cult classic amongst Northern soul fans.