Michael Cooper, born in Vallejo, California, began his musical journey in the
early 1970s by forming the funk band Project Soul with drummer Louis A. McCall.
The group evolved into Con Funk Shun, achieving significant success with hits
like “Ffun” and “Love’s Train.” In 1987, Michael Cooper embarked on a solo
career, releasing his debut album Love Is Such a Funny Game, which featured the
hit single “To Prove My Love,” reaching number 3 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles
chart. He followed up with the 1989 album Just What I Like, producing charting
singles such as “Should Have Been Yo...