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| Birth name | Angela Tomasa Bofill |
| Born | May 2, 1954 New York City, U.S. |
| Origin | The Bronx, New York City |
| Died | June 13, 2024 (aged 70) Vallejo, California, U.S. |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1973–2006 |
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Angela Tomasa Bofill (born May 2, 1954 – died June 13, 2024) was an American singer and songwriter. She had Cuban and Puerto Rican family roots. Angela grew up in New York and started her music career in the mid-1970s. She became famous for songs like "This Time I'll Be Sweeter" and "Angel of the Night." Angela Bofill's music career lasted for more than 40 years.
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About Angela Bofill
Her Early Life and School
Angela Tomasa Bofill was born on May 2, 1954. She was born in Brooklyn, New York City. Her father was Cuban and her mother was Puerto Rican. Angela grew up in The Bronx. She listened to a lot of Latin music. She also found inspiration from African-American singers.
When Angela was a child, she spent weekends studying classical music. She sang in New York City's All City Chorus. This chorus had the best singers from all high schools. Angela went to Hunter College High School. She graduated in 1972. Later, she studied at the Manhattan School of Music. She earned a music degree in 1976.
Her Music Career
Angela Bofill started singing professionally as a teenager. She performed with Ricardo Marrero & the Group. She also sang with the Dance Theater of Harlem chorus. A friend, jazz flutist Dave Valentin, introduced her to Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen. They worked for a jazz music company called GRP Records.
GRP Records signed Angela and produced her first album. It was called Angie and came out in 1978. People really liked Angie. It had a popular song called "This Time I'll Be Sweeter." Less than a year later, her second album, Angel of the Night, was released. This album was even more successful. It included songs like "What I Wouldn't Do (For the Love of You)" and "I Try." Angela Bofill was one of the first Latina singers to become successful in R&B and jazz music.
Angela performed a sold-out concert in New York City. This was part of the Newport Jazz Festival in 1980. She had a big band and a choir with her.
Later, Clive Davis, who led Arista Records, became interested in Angela. Angela moved to Arista Records for her next album. It was called Something About You (1981). This album tried to make her music more popular. It had songs like "Holdin' Out for Love." The next year, Angela released Too Tough. The main song, "Too Tough," became very popular. It reached number 5 on the R&B music chart. Another song, "Tonight I Give In," also did well.
Angela recorded two more albums with Arista Records. Then she moved to Capitol Records in the mid-1980s. Her album Intuition (1988) had her last big hit. It was a cover of "I Just Wanna Stop." She recorded three more albums after that. She also sang backup for other artists. Angela performed live concerts around the world. She also acted in stage plays.
After facing some health challenges, Angela returned to the stage. She created "The Angela Bofill Experience." In this show, she shared stories about her life and career. Other singers performed her famous songs. In 2023, Angela Bofill was honored. She was added to the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Her Personal Life
Angela Bofill was married to Rick Vincent from 1984 to 1994. They had a daughter named Shauna.
Angela had a stroke in 2006. This affected her left side. She needed therapy to recover. Because she did not have health insurance, friends and radio stations helped. They organized a benefit concert to help pay her medical bills. She had another stroke in 2007. This affected her speech and how she moved.
Angela Bofill passed away on June 13, 2024. She was 70 years old. She died at her daughter's home in Vallejo, California.
Her Music Albums
Studio Albums
| Year | Album | Chart positions | Record label | |||
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US R&B |
US Jazz |
Canada |
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| 1978 | Angie | 47 | 20 | 5 | 69 | GRP/Arista |
| 1979 | Angel of the Night | 34 | 10 | 2 | — | |
| 1981 | Something About You | 61 | 13 | 4 | — | Arista |
| 1983 | Too Tough | 40 | 6 | — | — | |
| Teaser | 81 | 20 | 21 | — | ||
| 1984 | Let Me Be the One | — | 39 | — | — | |
| 1985 | Tell Me Tomorrow | — | 53 | — | — | |
| 1988 | Intuition | — | 38 | — | — | Capitol |
| 1993 | I Wanna Love Somebody | — | 51 | — | — | Jive |
| 1996 | Love in Slow Motion | — | — | — | — | Shanachie |
Live Albums
| Year | Album | Chart positions | Record label | |
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| US | US R&B |
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| 2006 | Live from Manila | — | — | Black Angel |
Compilation Albums
| Year | Album | Chart positions | Record label | |
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| US | US R&B |
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| 1986 | The Best of Angela Bofill | — | — | Arista |
| 1991 | The Best of Angie: Next Time I'll Be Sweeter | — | — | |
| 1999 | The Definitive Collection | — | — | |
| 2003 | Platinum & Gold Collection | — | — | |
| 2004 | The Best of Angela Bofill | — | — | BMG |
| 2014 | The Essential Angela Bofill | — | — | RCA, Sony Legacy |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions | Album | ||||
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US R&B |
US A/C |
US Dance |
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| 1979 | "This Time I'll Be Sweeter" | 104 | 23 | 39 | — | — | Angie |
| "What I Wouldn't Do (For the Love of You)" | — | 18 | — | — | — | Angel of the Night | |
| 1980 | "Angel of the Night" | — | 67 | — | — | — | |
| 1981 | "Something About You" | — | 21 | — | — | — | Something About You |
| 1982 | "Holdin' Out for Love" | — | 26 | — | — | 32 | |
| "Break It to Me Gently" | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1983 | "Too Tough" | — | 5 | — | 2 | — | Too Tough |
| "Tonight I Give In" | — | 12 | — | — | — | ||
| "I'm on Your Side" | — | 20 | — | — | — | Teaser | |
| 1984 | "Special Delivery" | — | 65 | — | 34 | — | |
| "Can't Slow Down" | — | 59 | — | 15 | — | Let Me Be the One | |
| 1985 | "Let Me Be the One" | — | 84 | — | — | — | |
| "Who Knows You Better" | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Tell Me Tomorrow" | — | 72 | — | — | — | Tell Me Tomorrow | |
| 1986 | "I Don't Wanna Come Down (From Love)" | — | — | — | — | — | |
| "Still in Love" | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1988 | "I Just Wanna Stop" | — | 11 | — | — | — | Intuition |
| 1989 | "Love Is in Your Eyes" | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1992 | "Love Was Never" (with Marion Meadows & Gene Rice) | — | 70 | — | — | — | Keep It Right There |
| 1993 | "I Wanna Love Somebody" | — | — | — | — | — | I Wanna Love Somebody |
| "Heavenly Love" | — | — | — | — | — | ||
Awards and Recognitions
Angela Bofill received several awards and nominations for her music:
- American Music Awards: In 1984, she was nominated for Best R&B/Soul Female Artist.
- Bay Area Music Awards (Bammies): In 1984, she won for Outstanding Black Contemporary Artist/Group.
Other Appearances
Angela Bofill also appeared in other media:
- Friends in Love, a 1983 Philippine film where she sang "This Time I'll Be Sweeter."
- Soul Train, a TV show, on May 28, 1983.
- The Pat Sajak Show, a TV show, on January 26, 1989.
See also
In Spanish: Angela Bofill para niños
