Brooklyn’s funk pioneer D TRAIN – the force behind multiple chart-topping dance hits from the 80s that you hear on the radio – drops his new album “The Other Side Of The Tracks” featuring a fresh take on his #1 smash “You’re The One For Me” with Grammy-nominated R&B icons AZ Yet. This hit song transcended across all genres, earning coveted covers by PRINCE, Paul Hardcastle, and its irresistible groove has inspired over 30 remixes and samples across decades.The new project’s lead single “The Time Has Come Today” already claimed #1 on iTunes R&B Soul charts this summer and was added to on Sirius XM, KJLH, WHUR, WBLS , BET and more.
D TRAIN’s hits have been covered by icons such as Miles Davis and his vocals have graced collaborations with legends Michael Jackson, Elton John, Cher, Luther Vandross, Mary J. Blige, Vanessa Williams, and Carrie Underwood just to name a few. His hit songs continue to top charts on Sirius, BBC, Magic Soul, Capital FM, WDKX, KEXP, WBLS and Itunes.
A powerhouse behind nearly a dozen hits that defined an era, D TRAIN’s legacy has influenced generations of artists. This is the magic of D TRAIN. “The Other Side Of The Tracks” represents a full-circle moment, offering healing and universal appeal that bridges generations and reminds us why music remains our great connector.
Listen to D TRAIN’s album here!
Watch the music video for “You’re The One For Me” with D TRAIN & AZ Yet here!
The Other Side Of The Tracks (Tracklist)
Time Has Come Today
Answers To The Questions
Calling For Mercy
Circle Has No Sides
Planet Without A Sun
Take That Ride
Everything Lost In The Fire
My Heart And Emotions
Destiny
Walls Falling Down
Chains
You’re The One For Me
Billboard charting sensation D TRAIN is an iconic and multi-faceted artist who, for decades, has left an indelible mark on music, his influence transcending genre and time. A singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, producer, and actor, D TRAIN embodies a force of nature with a creative genius that can soothe the soul or ignite a fire.
A true artist in every sense of the word, D TRAIN is celebrated for his rich tapestry of musical influences. His deep-cut inspirations span the entire spectrum of genre, from the smooth sensuality of R&B and the uplifting power of gospel, to the raw energy of dance and rock. D TRAIN’s versatile vocals showcase influences like Nat King Cole, The Jacksons, Tony Bennett, Al Green and Bobby Womack. The result is a sound that captures a timeless fusion of past and present, speaking to the heart and moving the soul. In a world of fleeting trends and disposable hits, D TRAIN’s music stands tall as a testament to the enduring power of true artistry.
D TRAIN started off as a collaborative musical partnership composed of James “D TRAIN” Williams, lead vocalist and songwriter, and Hubert Eaves III, a talented instrumentalist and keyboardist from Brooklyn, NYC, during the early 1980s. The duo first rose to fame in the early 1980s with the release of their debut album “You’re the One for Me,” which was released via Prelude Records. The album quickly spawned the #1 spot on the Billboard Dance chart, thanks to its titular hit single. Moreover, the album showcased another iconic chart-climbing track, “Keep On,” and D TRAIN’s rendition of the timeless Burt Bacharach classic, “Walk On By.”
Building on their early triumphs, D TRAIN released the popular dance-floor ready album “Music” in 1983. The album showcased their signature style and further solidified their presence in the music scene. Then in 1984 the hit title track from their album “Something’s On Your Mind” broke into the Billboard Hot 100 and was later covered by Miles Davis on his album You’re Under Arrest. These achievements ultimately led to D TRAIN’s signing with Columbia Records soon after.
By 1985, a compilation album titled “You’re the One for Me – The Very Best Of” hit shelves in the U.K. and gained momentum overseas. Despite their achievements, Hubert and James from D-TRAIN parted ways the same year and James “D Train” Williams set out to embark on a solo music career.
In 1986, D TRAIN, a solo artist, unveiled his first studio album entitled “Miracles of the Heart” under Columbia Records. The album’s standout single, “Misunderstanding,” swiftly climbed the Billboard charts, securing a spot in the Top 10 of R&B hits, while the romantic ballad “Oh, How I Love You, Girl” peaked at #22. The album itself rose to #51 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart, solidifying D TRAIN’s legacy in music.
His second studio album “In Your Eyes” was released in 1988, securing the #46 spot on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart with lead single making waves at #11 on the R&B charts. Then under his own artist label in 2006, D TRAIN released his third studio album “701 Franklin Avenue”.
As a prolific songwriter, D TRAIN has written for numerous artists including Patti Austin, George Duke, Carl Anderson, Cheryl Lynn, John P. Key, and Vanessa Bell Armstrong to name a few. His vocals have been featured on songs by Michael Jackson, Elton John, Vanessa Williams, Carrie Underwood, Cher, Luther Vandross and Mary J. Blige.
D TRAIN has worked on numerous films, TV shows and video games including Pokémon, South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, and Grand Theft Auto V. He is considered one of the leading jingle vocalists in the industry and one of his favorite career moments is when he hosted “The D TRAIN Show” for many years on Sirius Satellite Radio Channel 51 Heart & Soul.
Other major career highlights for D TRAIN include his performances at Madison Square Garden and the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C., sharing the stage with Garth Brooks, Sheila E., Steve Winwood, Snoop Dogg, Herbie Hancock, Bruce Springsteen and many others. In the fall of 2015, D TRAIN was summoned by the Archdiocese of New York to perform “On Eagle’s Wings” at Madison Square Garden for Pope Francis’ visit to New York City.