Perpetual Gold Recordings in association wth SoulMusic Records-Digital is excited to release a six-track EP of great music by the iconic and ever-popular EVELYN “CHAMPAGNE” KING.
The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame inductee has been wowing crowds globally since 1978 when “Shame” became a massive pop/R&B and dance anthem. Evelyn’s consistent hits have included “I Don’t Know If It’s Right,” I’m In Love,” “Love Come Down” and “Betcha She Don’t Love You,” all ensuring her interrnational popularity as a dynamic and active performer over four decades.
With award-winning music man Preston Glass contributing his production and song writing talents, this soulful collection includes the groovalicious “Skillz”; a beautiful version of gospel great Yolanda Adams’ “Open My Heart” ; a wonderful collaboration with jazz legend Wilton Felder, “Hit ‘Em High” and three other tracks assembled for this 2025 EP.
(P) & (C), 2025, Perpetual Gold Recordings/Soul Music Records-Digital, distributed by The Source to all digital platforms.
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CREDITS
SKILLZ AND MORE…
All tracks produced by Preston Glass, except where indicated
Tracks 2, 4, 6, written by Preston Glass; published by Platinum Garage (BMI)
1. OPEN MY HEART
Written by James Harris, James “Big Jim” Wright, Terry Lewis, Yolanda Adams
Published by Flyte Tyme Music (ASCAP)
Produced by David Nathan & Preston Glass
Lead Vocal: Evelyn “Champagne” King
Backing Vocals: Elaine Gibbs
Piano, Bass & Drum Programming: Preston Glass
Guitars: Freddie Fox
Saxophone: Craig Thomas
String Arrangement: Giovanna Imbesi
2. SKILLZ
Lead & Backing Vocals: Evelyn “Champagne” King
All Guitars: Joel Jaffe
Saxophone: Cal Rutherford
All instruments & Orchestration: Preston Glass
3. WHOLE LOTTA YUM YUM
Written by Preston Glass & Narada Michael Walden
Published by Platinum Garage (BMI), Narada Michael Walden Music (ASCAP)
Lead Vocals: Evelyn “Champagne” King
Backing Vocals: Gemia Burns
All instruments: Preston Glass
4. NOT THAT KINDA PARTY
Lead & Backing Vocals: Evelyn “Champagne” King
Guitars: Carl Burnette
Bass: Larry Graham
Horn Arrangement: Jerry Hey
5. EVELYN “CHAMPAGNE” KING & BLAIR CLARK: HERE IN SPIRIT
Published by BC Publishing, Inc. & Platinum Garage (BMI)
Lead & Backing Vocals: Blair Clark & Evelyn “Champagne” King
All instruments: Preston Glass
6. WILTON FELDER Ft. EVELYN “CHAMPAGNE” KING: HIT ‘EM HIGH
Saxophones: Wilton Felder
Lead & Backing Vocals: Evelyn “Champagne” King
All other instruments: Preston Glass
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: David Nathan & Preston Glass
Engineered by: Preston Glass, Felix Cardonia, Don Tittle
Studios: ‘the hang,’ Los Angeles, CA., Maddog Studio, Venice, CA.
Cover Art: The Saticoy Boys
Special Thanks: Freddie Fox, Gina Glass, & all the musicians
