Instant infatuation was my reaction to seeing her hit video, "The Only Way Is Up." It seemed a great dance song – not that there's anything wrong with that – but lyrical substance and Yazz's vocal confidence made it so much more. Co-written by the great George Jackson, up there with his other memorable songs. Luckily I got to see Yazz on MTV dazzling Downtown Julie Brown. Her debut album, Wanted (1988), was outstanding for more than the major hit, spurring my interest to the extent that I squandered my fortune on Yazz "singles," whenever I unearthed them.

When this site launched in March 1988, Yazz was declared gt House band, with all the concomitant honours and responsibilities. Too bad, it didn't include a recording contract. I pondered why Yazz had only singles. Poor, poor ignorant me! She was releasing great albums, available all over the world, except for this Yazz-forsaken country. Thankfully, the Internet's free flow of information enabled me to acquire ONE ON ONE (Polydor 1994), the natural life (EastWest/WB, 1997) and at her very best (Universal, 2001), but I'm still seeking her remix album. The true gold is out there.

Although Yazz can still "get down," as the kids say, her repertoire is varied. Most selections on best are not from the previous albums - certainly not in the same form. Like a sizzling rendition of "Love Hangover" with its Diana Ross homage. Her Reggae influences surface on natural life with Sugar Minnott, Sly & Robbie and Ali Campbell (UB40), among others. My current favourite is ONE ON ONE, with eleven gems. And sure enough, Yazz still puts out danceable remixes. Yazz sounds like an angel and always surprises; but don't sit there reading about her albums, get them.