Michael Watford
Soul and house music vocalist Michael Watford – born in Suffolk, Virginia on
July 20, 1959 – was best known for his passionate, gospel-influenced vocals
featured on numerous dance releases in the 1990s and 2000s. Raised in Newark,
New Jersey, he began his musical journey by singing in choirs in church. He
began his recording career after signing with Atlantic Records and releasing his
first single, “Holdin’ On,” in 1991. After the release of several more singles –
“Luv 4-2” (1993), “Happy Man” (1994), and “Love to the World” (1994) – he
achieved commercial success in England with...
