The System is an American synth-funk duo formed in 1981 in New York. The group
consisted of vocalist-guitarist Mic Murphy and seasoned session keyboardist
David Frank, who met while working for the soul-funk band Kleeer. Their
breakthrough came when they collaborated on a track called "It's Passion," which
featured pre-stardom Madonna before she bowed out due to creative differences.
The revised song became a local radio and club hit in New York. Mirage/Atlantic
Records subsequently signed Murphy and Frank, leading to the release of their
debut album Sweat in 1983.The System's fi...