Secrets of the Heart
Studio album by
Lisa Taylor
ReleasedMarch 31st, 1992
Recorded1991-92
Genre
Label
Producer
Singles from Secrets of the Heart
  1. "Secrets of the Heart"
    Released: 1992
  2. "Did You Pray Today?"
    Released: 1992

Secrets of the Heart is the debut studio album by American R&B singer Lisa Taylor released in 1992 by Giant Records and Warner Bros. Records.[1][2][3] The album is a pop, R&B, and contemporary gospel record.[4] It was primarily produced by Robert Brookins and Sami McKinney.[5] "Secrets of the Heart" was issued as the first single in March 1992, reaching #41 on the Billboard R&B Chart. "Did You Pray Today" was released in June, reaching #40.

The track "Better Late Than Never" was included in the Class Act soundtrack.

Background

Taylor recorded songs with producer Sam McKinney, Robert Brookins, and Randy Cantor. McKinney and Taylor shopped her demos and signed a deal with Giant Records, Irving Azoff's new label, distributed by Warner Bros.

Music video

Taylor's music video for "Secrets of the Heart" was in rotation at BET and Record Guide's Street Beat, New Jersey, among a sampling of National Video Music Outlets.[6][7]

Critical reception

Cashbox wrote "a variety of music raging from gospel to Top 40" giving her album "a universal sound that should pay off in the end."[8]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Fallen Angel"
4:27
2."Secrets Of The Heart"
  • Michael Dunlap
  • Sami McKinney
4:44
3."Better Late Than Never"
  • Keith Eaddy
  • Sami McKinney
Daniel Sembello4:03
4."One Again Love"
  • Sami McKinney
  • Vince Morris
4:53
5."To Know Your Love"
Nicky Holland3:48
6."Make You Mine"
  • Kyle Hudnall
  • Sami McKinney
3:47
7."Part Of My Heart"
4:16
8."You Could Have Been With Me" (
  • Ralph Stacey
  • Sami McKinney
)
  • Ralph Stacey
  • Sami McKinney
Daniel Sembello3:52
9."I Can't Remember When"
4:57
10."I Wanna Fall In Love Again"
KC Porter3:46
11."Did You Pray Today?"
  • Michael O'Hara
  • Sami McKinney
5:40

Singles

Year Single Peak positions[9]
US R&B
1992 "Secrets of the Heart" 41
1992 "Did You Pray Today?" 40

References

  1. ↑ "Album Releases" (PDF). Billboard: 51. April 4, 1992 – via www.worldradiohistory.com.
  2. ↑ Reynolds, J.R. (May 22, 1992). "Introducing Lisa Taylor Music is Her Secret Heart" (PDF). Black Radio Exclusive: 29 – via www.worldradiohistory.com.
  3. ↑ "Quiet Storm" (PDF). Hits: 70. April 27, 1992 – via www.worldradiohistory.com.
  4. ↑ "Lisa Taylor Secrets of Success". Blues & Soul. 612.
  5. ↑ Devaney, Brian (April 18, 1992). "Rhythm & Blues" (PDF). Cashbox: 12 – via www.worldradiohistory.com.
  6. ↑ "The Clip List" (PDF). Billboard: 39. May 9, 1992 – via www.worldradiohistory.com.
  7. ↑ "The Clip List, Record Guide's Street Beat NJ" (PDF). Billboard: 36. February 15, 1992 – via www.worldradiohistory.com.
  8. ↑ "New for '92 Rap and R&B" (PDF). Cashbox: 12. May 2, 1992 – via www.worldradiohistory.com.
  9. ↑ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p141377
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