The Transitions

Hand-picked by veteran R&B artist Micheal Bivins, the three members of the
Transitions represent a classic '70s soul sound for the next century. The trio all came
to Bivins in hopes of a solo contract, but the producer had other plans, bringing their
talents together: Charles "Gator" Moore (from Detroit), Rashawn Worthen (from
Harlem), and Balewa Muhammed (from Tampa). Bivins initially compared them to a
youthful Tempations in early press releases, continually stressing the trio's classic
soul approach. But the Transitions aren't merely a retro act; their music may
incorporate a '70s oul aesthetic, but the trio also instill a considerable amount of
contemporary themes into their songs. Back in da Day, their debut album, is
modeled as a soundtrack to a film of the same name written by Bivens about life in
the ghetto, good times and bad.