Chuckii Booker (born 1966 in Los Angeles, California) is an African American singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and bandleader. Booker emerged in the last 1980s as a prominent urban contemporary R&B artist and producer. He began recording music after being signed by his godfather Barry White to his production company in 1984. He has recorded with several recording artist including Vanessa Williams, Kool & the Gang and Janet Jackson. His debut album "Chuckii" was releaed in 1989, producing the hits single "Turned Away". 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) // Events January January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. ... Los Angeles redirects here. ... An African-American (also Afro-American, Black American, or black), is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... LeAnn Rimes singing in concert A singer is a type of musician who uses his or her voice as an instrument to produce music. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... A musician is a person who plays or composes music. ... A bandleader is the director of a band of musicians. ... The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... Barry White Barry Eugene White (September 12, 1944 – July 4, 2003) was an American record producer and singer responsible for the creation of numerous hit soul and disco songs. ... This article is about the actress/singer. ... Kool & the Gang was a highly successful R&B/soul/funk/disco group. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ...