But one thing that’s been uppermost in my mind,as Stevie Wonder turns 65 today? It’s the prevailing attitude today that,much as James Brown was The Godfather Soul? It would seem that Stevie Wonder is now considered something of a godfather of neo soul.
It’s unknown as to whether these or any other album project from Stevie is actually on the horizon. One is said to be a gospel album and the other a collaboration with David Foster. In addition to all this powerful musical activity? It’s been announced that Stevie is planning on releasing two separate albums this year. In addition he has recorded on two major records this year in-including “Crack In The Pearl Part II” and “Uptown ‘s First Finale” on Mark Ronson’s massively successful album Uptown Special, as well as on the latest collaboration between Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Williams Bush-playing and singing on the opening song “California Roll” He was the beneficiary of an all star Grammy tribute that included the likes of John Legend,Janelle Monae,Jill Scott and India.Arie.
Thus far? 2015 has proven itself to be an important year for Stevie Wonder.