Later - Larry Graham - Sooner Or

In the early 1980s, Larry Graham—the pioneer of the slap-bass technique—found himself at a creative crossroads. After dominating the charts with the soulful ballad "One in a Million You" in 1980, he risked being pigeonholed as a strictly romantic crooner. In 1982, he corrected course with the album and title track "Sooner or Later," a release that successfully bridged his funk roots with the evolving electronic sounds of the decade. The Vibe: Electro-Funk Evolution

It peaked at #17 on the Billboard Dance chart and #27 on the R&B chart. SOONER OR LATER - Larry Graham

While the groove was heavy, Graham didn't abandon his baritone charm; critics at the time noted he still added enough of a croon to keep listeners swooning. In the early 1980s, Larry Graham—the pioneer of

Unlike the "burned-out relationship" themes found in other similarly-titled songs (like Bob Dylan's "One of Us Must Know"), Graham’s track is celebratory and relentless. He sings about having "so much love burnin'" in his heart and tells his subject they "can't run away". Impact and Chart Success The Vibe: Electro-Funk Evolution It peaked at #17

The narrator insists that "sooner or later," he will "make you mine" and that it’s "just a matter of time".

Released in via Warner Bros. Records , "Sooner or Later" marked a pivot back toward high-energy "Electro Funk".

The track is a masterclass in smooth funk, blending Graham’s "sly bass syncopations" with synthesizers, hand-claps, and even a vocoder.