Candi Staton, born in Hanceville, AL on March 13, 1940, initially gained fame for her southern soul hits like ΓÇ£Stand By Your ManΓÇ¥ and ΓÇ£In the GhettoΓÇ¥ before transitioning to disco with tracks such as ΓÇ£Young Hearts Run Free.ΓÇ¥ In 1982, she became a born-again Christian, leading to a successful 20-year career as a gospel artist, including hits like ΓÇ£Mama.ΓÇ¥
Her 1986 track ΓÇ£You Got the LoveΓÇ¥ saw popular remixes over the years, propelling her to continued success in the UK music scene. Staton later ventured into Americana with albums like "His Hands," receiving critical acclaim, and collaborated with various artists such as Groove Armada and top DJs. A new album titled ΓÇ£UnstoppableΓÇ¥ is set for release in August 2018 under the Thirty Tigers label, showcasing Staton's enduring influence in the music industry.
