"Give me an ISLEY BROTHERS BEAT" - Taylor Dayne - Looking For The Perfect Beat Episode 4

Looking for the Perfect Beat is the new podcast from Arthur Baker that dives into what drives artists across music, film, art and literature.

Hosted by producer and DJ Arthur Baker, the show reconnects friends and collaborators featured in his new memoir (also titled Looking for the Perfect Beat) for honest, behind-the-scenes stories that go deeper than anywhere else.

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In this episode, Arthur sits down with powerhouse vocalist Taylor Dayne, revisiting their shared history from New York clubs to global charts. They trace Taylor’s journey from Bronx childhood and AM radio obsessions to “Tell It to My Heart,” Clive Davis, and the whirlwind of late-’80s pop stardom. Arthur and Taylor unpack their collaborations, including the song that Clive passed on but later became a Tina Turner anthem, and remember wild nights at Lucky Strike, Café Tabac, and studio sessions with future icons like Avicii. Taylor reflects on surviving the industry, honoring mentors like Diane Warren and Whitney Houston, and why she still feels driven to make new music and protect the value of artists today.

Produced by Damian Wilson
In partnership with Wax Poetics