In the early 1980s, Larry Graham—the pioneer of the slap-bass technique—found himself at a creative crossroads. After dominating the charts with the soulful ballad "One in a Million You" in 1980, he risked being pigeonholed as a strictly romantic crooner. In 1982, he corrected course with the album and title track "Sooner or Later," a release that successfully bridged his funk roots with the evolving electronic sounds of the decade. The Vibe: Electro-Funk Evolution
The track is a masterclass in smooth funk, blending Graham’s "sly bass syncopations" with synthesizers, hand-claps, and even a vocoder. SOONER OR LATER - Larry Graham
While it didn't reach the dizzying heights of his 1980 debut solo hit, "Sooner or Later" was a solid performer that kept Graham relevant in a changing musical landscape. In the early 1980s, Larry Graham—the pioneer of
Larry Graham's Spiritual Journey and Influence on Prince - Facebook The Vibe: Electro-Funk Evolution The track is a
It peaked at #17 on the Billboard Dance chart and #27 on the R&B chart.