Graham took the lead as writer and producer for the majority of the album, though he collaborated with the legendary George Duke on select tracks like "Still Thinkin' of You" and "Walk Baby Walk". Lyrical Theme: Persistent Pursuit
It peaked at #17 on the Billboard Dance chart and #27 on the R&B chart. SOONER OR LATER - Larry Graham
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 Graham took the lead as writer and producer
While the groove was heavy, Graham didn't abandon his baritone charm; critics at the time noted he still added enough of a croon to keep listeners swooning. After dominating the charts with the soulful ballad
Released in via Warner Bros. Records , "Sooner or Later" marked a pivot back toward high-energy "Electro Funk".