Winner in You

Winner in You (1986) by Patti LaBelle is an R&B and soul album that blends polished mid-1980s pop-soul production with emotive, gospel-rooted vocals. The record pairs lush arrangements, synthesizer and string textures with a mix of slow-burning ballads and uptempo R&B songs that showcase LaBelle's powerful, expressive delivery. It includes notable collaborations such as the duet "On My Own" and exemplifies a crossover-oriented solo direction in her 1980s work.