Sounds Of Blackness - Optimistic

Описание: “Optimistic” was the debut single of inspirational choir Sounds Of Blackness and the first release from Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis' Perspective label imprint through A&M Records.
The uptempo song features lead vocals traded-off between five members of the choir, most notably Ann Nesby who would take the lead on most of the groups singles for the next 5 years before leaving to embark on a solo career.
“Optimistic” reached #3 on the R&B charts in 1991 and has kept a quiet and infrequent relevance since. In early 2017, favorite son Chance the Rapper brought the song back to the forefront with his social media-driven #OptimisticChallenge in the wake of widely-felt post-election blues. Chance spurred people to encourage themselves by doing choreographed dances to this 25+ year old Sounds of Blackness hit.
Producers
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis & Gary Hines
Writers
Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis & Gary Hines
Handclaps
Mint Condition
Lead Vocals
Patricia Lacy, Jamecia Bennett, Core Cotton, Carrie Harrington& Ann Nesby
Released on
May 2, 1991
Songs That Sample Optimistic
Head to the Sky (You Can Win) by Jeezy & DJ Drama, Head To The Sky (Freestyle) by Big Sean, JOY (Head To The Sky) by Joy Anonymous, The Devil’s Language by Davy Fresh (Ft. Hood Da Loc), Be Optimistic by Justin Martyr, Win (Keep Ya Head Up, Pt. 3) by E.D.I. Mean & Keep Ya Head Up by Jadakiss (Ft. Ann Nesby)
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