Randy Crawford, known for her distinctive voice, gained fame with her powerful vocals on "Street Life" in 1979. Born in Macon, Georgia, and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, she began her music career in clubs as a teenager, later touring with George Benson and working with artists like Cannonball Adderley and Bootsy Collins. Crawford's success continued into the '80s and '90s with Warner Bros., where she developed a strong fanbase in Europe and Britain. In recent years, she has collaborated with Crusaders keyboardist Joe Sample on albums like 2006's Feeling Good and 2008's No Regrets, maintaining an active presence in the music industry.

Recognized as one of the most outstanding performers at the 1980 Tokyo Music Festival, Randy Crawford's career has spanned decades, marked by her collaboration with renowned artists and her successful albums with Warner Bros. In the new millennium, she has continued to release music and perform live, often teaming up with Joe Sample for projects like 2012's concert album Live. Crawford's initial breakthrough with "Street Life" set the stage for a prolific career that has solidified her status as a respected vocalist with a dedicated following in various parts of the world.