Sylvester
Influence: 55.46%
Fanbase: 32.66%
Trending: 66.86%
Career Level: Rising
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Genres
poppost-discor&b, funk & souldiscohip-hop & raphip-hop/rapelectronicdancehi-nrgelectronic
Biography
Sylvester, the openly gay disco and queer icon, captivated audiences with his uniquely expressive high tenor voice. Starting as part of the rock-oriented Hot Band in the early '70s, Sylvester later found success as a solo R&B and disco artist, producing hits like "Dance (Disco Heat)" and "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)." Despite his untimely death from AIDS-related complications in 1988, Sylvester's music continues to resonate on dancefloors worldwide, with his influence seen in covers by artists like Jimmy Somerville and Byron Stingily.
Born Sylvester James, Jr. in Los Angeles, Sylvester's musical journey began in gospel groups and was influenced by jazz legends like Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday. After transitioning to disco and signing with the Fantasy label in 1977, he achieved mainstream success with his album Step II and singles like "Over and Over" and "I Need Somebody to Love Tonight." Sylvester's legacy lives on through archival releases like Disco Heat: The Fantasy Years 1977-1981 and memorable live recordings like Live at the Opera House from 1979.
Born Sylvester James, Jr. in Los Angeles, Sylvester's musical journey began in gospel groups and was influenced by jazz legends like Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday. After transitioning to disco and signing with the Fantasy label in 1977, he achieved mainstream success with his album Step II and singles like "Over and Over" and "I Need Somebody to Love Tonight." Sylvester's legacy lives on through archival releases like Disco Heat: The Fantasy Years 1977-1981 and memorable live recordings like Live at the Opera House from 1979.
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Date Range: 2025-12-27 → 2025-12-27
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