Draft:Philip Field (musician)

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Submission declined on 8 July 2022 by VersaceSpace (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of music-related topics). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by VersaceSpace 2 years ago.

Submission declined on 6 April 2022 by HitroMilanese (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of music-related topics). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by HitroMilanese 2 years ago.

• Comment: East Orange Record's coverage looks to be decent, but that's where it all stops (listings, passing mentions, primary sources). The notability is not WP:INHERITED from Aurra or Mtume either. Jovanmilic97 (talk) 23:46, 5 February 2023 (UTC)

• Comment: Discogs is an unreliable source, the primary sources don't count for anything notability-wise, and there's just not enough coverage in this article right now. --VersaceSpace 🌃 02:44, 8 July 2022 (UTC)

• Comment: Please see WP:NMUSICIAN and demonstrate notability accordingly. Hitro talk 07:06, 6 April 2022 (UTC)

Philip Field is an American composer, multi-instrumentalist, synth programmer, record producer and music educator. He was a member of the soul musical group Aurra, as well as a member of the R&B/Funk group Mtume.

Field was born and raised in East Orange, New Jersey, where he studied classical piano under Alex Chiappinelli, making his Carnegie Hall debut at age 10 by winning first place in a Music Education Council competition.^[1][2] He attended The Pingry School and studied at Oberlin Conservatory of Music.^[3]

After leaving Oberlin, Field turned his attentions to funk and disco, joining the musical group Aurra in 1981. He co-wrote six of the eight songs on the album, Send Your Love,^[4] including "Are You Single?," which peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.^[5] Marshall Jefferson, a musician working in the house music subgenre, included the song as the first track on his Salsoul Records compilation, Foundations of House.^[6]

Field was a key member of the musical group Mtume from 1983 to 1986, appearing as a writer, performer, and musical director. He co-wrote three songs for the 1983 album, Juicy Fruit,^[7] including "Green Light," which reached No. 66 on the Billboard US R&B charts.^[8] While the Mtume band had been around since the 70s, Field's addition to the group helped to define its 80s sound. "(The) band Mtume hit its commercial and creative peak in 1983...In fact, many of Mtume's hardcore fans agree that Juicy Fruit is the band's most essential album." ^[9] The Juicy Fruit album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.^[10] Field also co-wrote three songs for the group's 1984 album, You, Me and He.^[11]

Field's music has been embraced by the Hip hop community. Co-writing the majority of songs on their debut albums, he co-produced two 80s Hip hop groups, Nu Romance Crew and Kiara. He co-wrote "You Are My Sunshine," (from the You, Me and He album) which was sampled extensively during the 90s and 2000s in songs featuring Jay-Z, The Lox, Nate Dogg and Warren G, Raekwon, Zhane' and Queen Latifah and others.^[12]

When Gavin Edwards of Rolling Stone asked Snoop Dogg and Dam Funk, "What's a funk record that doesn't exist, but you wish it did?", the response was, "A record with Junie Morrison and Mtume's band together: Philip Field on keyboards. Just imagine 'Juicy Fruit' mixed with 'Funky Worm'".^[13]

Field co-produced seven of the eight songs on Roy Ayers' 1985 Columbia Records album, You Might Be Surprised.^[14][15][16] The single, "Hot" from that album reached number 20 on the r&b charts and number 12 on the dance charts.^[17]

Field co-wrote "How Many Ways" from Toni Braxton's 1993 multi-platinum debut album. It was released as the album's final single on a double A-side, along with "I Belong to You", and it peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.^[18] Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "The song is a romantic ballad with an instantly memorable chorus".^[19]

UK soul music writer Bill Buckley wrote, "(Field's) name might not be that familiar to you but his music will be!" ^[20]

Field's film and television credits include the Soul Train Music Awards, feature films "Native Son," "Jason's Lyric" and "Panther (film)," Universal TV's "New York Undercover," HBO's "Divorce" and C.I.D's "Night Fight."

For his work in music education, Field received the Congressman Donald M. Payne, Sr. Torchbearer For Education Award from the East Orange Education Foundation.^[21]

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• Philip Field at IMDb