Syreeta Wright RIP

Syreeta Wright, the former wife and collaborator of Stevie Wonder, has died at the age of 58 after a long battle with cancer.

Syreeta was a recording artist for Motown Records. She started at Motown as a secretary before producers Ashford & Simpson put her in the studio. At one stage, she was considered for the job of lead singer of The Supremes, replacing Diana Ross who had gone solo. Syreetas biggest hit was With You Im Born Again with Billy Preston in 1980

Over the years she had sung on many albums including Michael Boltons Soul Provider, Billy Prestons Its My Pleasure and Quincy Jones Back On The Block. With Stevie Wonder, she was heard on his Fullfillingness First Finale (1974), Songs In The Key of Life (1976), Hotter Than July (1980), In Square Circle (1985), Jungle Fever (1991) and Conversation Peace (1995). By Paul Cashmere July 7 2004