·  Phyllis Hyman came to the fore as an artist in the late Seventies, when songs 'Living Inside Your Love', 'Under Your Spell' and particularly 'You Know How To Love Me' introduce her to both dance floor audiences and soul fans. One of the most sophisticated, subtle and stylish soul/jazz singers, Phyllis, although not having major chart success, has gained an enormous and growing loyal following her quality as a singer and for her work.
·  She was born in Pittsburgh, raised in Philadelphia, and began her professional career in 1971 with a group called the New Direction. Moving to New York she won over clubaudiences and in 1976 was hired by jazz-funk instrumentalist/producer Norman Connors to be a featured vocalist on his album You Are My Startship for Buddah Records. She continues to record with Norman.
·  Her solo career took off in 1977, initially signed to Buddah and then Arista where in 1979 she teamed up with one of the hottest dance/R&B production teams of the day--Mtume and Lucas--at the most prolific point of her career with both soul and dance audiences.
·  She continues to release a series of albums for Philadelphia International Records. She ended her life by taking an overdose of sleeping pills in June 30, 1995, just only a week before her birthday and several hours before her scheduled show in a local theater. She passed away less than 2 hours after sent to a local hospital. She died at about 3:15pm
·  For the world of soul/R&B/Jazz music, Phyllis Hyman still has great influence. Her once-in-a-life-time voice and spirits will remain in her fans' hearts forever and ever. Phyllis--with great tribute.