
23 August 1979 · 48 YEARS
Rainbow Connection IV
Rose Royce
Norman Whitfield provided his signature engineering style to this project. The work surfaced when Whitfield Records held significant influence, resulting in an expansive approach designed for high-fidelity equipment.
These tracks move away from disco trends to embrace synth-heavy funk. The record documents a shift toward a more forceful dance sound, balancing polished engineering with a gritty edge that anticipates musical changes in the eighties.