Leroy Burgess is a shining example of an artist who, in the face of musical fad and change, remains true to his style, originality and craft; not selling his soul to remain in the spotlight, and is constantly fresh, up-front, vibrant, and rightly popular. Having family ties with Ronald and Robert Bell of Kool & the Gang fame, it's no surprise that Leroy sought to express himself musically. Since the late 1960s Leroy has grown, expanded, developed and embraced musical change but has always maintained the unique 'Burgess factor' throughout: Unique, yet able to adapt to all the changes that have directed popular music. From the sweet harmony days with Black Ivory in the „60s and early „70s, working with the ionic Salsoul label as well as working with Inner Life, Phreek, Bumble Bee Unlimited, The Peter Jacques Band, Dazzle, and Logg, he majorly scored for Fonda Rae with her “Over Like A Fat Rat” in the 1980s and the Universal Robot Band‟s anthemic “Barely Breaking Even”, a track that still commands respect and holds court on classier dance floors around the world. Leroy's more recent forays into deep house with the likes of Chez Demier have been superb.

Leroy‟s latest album, “Throwback Volume 2: Sugar Hill 1983 – 1986”, is not a rose-tinted trip down Memory Lane, instead Leroy has selected some of his choice 80s compositions and showcases them for 2010, perfectly crafted for a market that is varied and diverse. Leroy has kept all of the original verve of the Sugar Hill days, and has presented to us fresh, new and upfront tracks which recognise contemporary music's ability to encompass - but not mimic - tradition. Still using all his unique and familiar riffs, chords and arrangements, the songs are not throwaway, but deliciously rich, and made to savour. “Don't Stop” complete with slap bass, and the anthemic “Doin' Me Tonight” competes shoulder to shoulder with 80s-styled belters such as “Shinin'”, “Once You Got Me Goin'” and the killer groove of “Can't Keep On”. Leroy Burgess nods to the past, embraces today, and proves beyond all doubt that „Endurance‟ is his middle name. Burgess invites you to sample his fine wine, yet in doing so sows the seeds for a future crop. If you were to ask anyone who has ever met, had dealings with, or known this man will be able to sum him up in one word: Gentleman. Many would add legend to that too. There is only one Leroy Burgess...so get ready for the next chapter in the career of this music genius.