| Sharp | |
| Type: | Studio |
| Artist: | Angela Winbush |
| Cover: | Sharp_CD_album_cover.jpeg |
| Released: | September 1987 |
| Recorded: | 1986 - 1987 |
| Studio: | Oceanway & Westlake Studios |
| Length: | 45:40 |
| Label: | Mercury |
| Producer: | Angela Winbush |
| Next Title: | The Real Thing |
| Next Year: | 1989 |
Sharp is the debut studio album by American recording artist Angela Winbush, after she left the duo Rene & Angela. The album was released in 1987 on Mercury Records and peaked at #7 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart and at #81 on the Billboard 200.[1]
The album spawned four singles which were all commercially successful on the US R&B singles chart, including the album's lead single "Angel" which peaked at #1 on Billboard's Hot R&B Songs.
On the vinyl pressing, tracks 1–5 were known as the "Slammin' Side", while tracks 6–9 were known as the "Quiet Storm Side". The album, as well as the single "Angel", were nominated for a Soul Train Music Award in 1988.
All songs written, arranged, produced and performed by Angela Winbush, except where noted.
Ronald Isley
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Top Pop Albums | 81 |
| US Billboard Top R&B Albums | 7 |