“One Of Those Evenings,” The new single from Mbaji, Co-Writer of “Falling Like Dominoes.”

Entertainment — By Buddy Sampson on July 15, 2025 at 2:30 am

BackHouse Nation has a hot new single, “One Of Those Evenings,” available on all platforms. The single is written and produced by Mbaji, known for co-writing hits for Donald Byrd, including “Falling Like Dominoes” and “Think Twice.” Both these songs have been sampled by the likes of Ice Cube, Tribe called Quest, Fresh Prince (Will Smith) and DJ Jazzy Jeff. A sample of “Dominoes” was used by Wycleff John featuring Stevie Wonder in a track called “Mastablasta 98,” which was featured in the soundtrack of the hit movie “How Stella Got Her Groove Back”. He records as BackHouse Nation and has produced several amazing artists and songwriters. Mbaji released a hit last year “24/7” on Robbie Love which peaked at #9 on the UK Soul Charts.

His new track “One Of Those Evenings” features vocalist, songwriter, musician Luccii and the incredible vocalist, writer, producer Elaine Stepter, formerly of R&B group Rolls Royce, popular for the megahit “Wishing On A Star.”

For more information on Mbaji and Backhouse Nation, visit his website at https://.bajimusic.com.

 

Elaine Stepter began her journey as an editor and columnist for Black Radio Exclusive Magazine.  Her development as a vocalist continued to sharpen, as well as her songwriting and producing, in which she excelled, released her second single “I’ll Always Be A Part of You”.  Her recording of “The Sweetness of Your Love,” a hit from her debut album, followed by “Good Love” was featured on the soundtrack of the movie “Meteor Man.”

Elaine has travelled the world, performing in Europe and Asia during residency contracts for many years.

In addition, Elaine is well known, as she performs with other well-known artists.  She has shared the stage with classic soul recording groups such as Coolio, West Side Connection and Jennifer Holiday. It doesn’t stop there! She has also performed and travelled with R&B groups New Birth and Rose Royce.

Visit her website at : https://elainestepter.com.                               .

Luccii is a Los Angeles-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose soulful sound and undeniable songwriting prowess have left a lasting mark on the music industry. Breaking into the scene in the early ‘90s, Luccii quickly made a name for himself as a versatile and gifted storyteller, penning for iconic artists like Mary J. Blige and Ricky Martin.

With roots in the church, the emotional depth of R&B, and the infectious rhythms of pop, Luccii crafts music that resonates across genres. Whether performing his heartfelt originals or collaborating with music’s biggest names, he brings a unique blend of passion, authenticity, and melodic brilliance to every project.

A true artist’s artist, Luccii continues to evolve, blending decades of industry experience with an unwavering love for the craft. From the stages of LA to studios around the world, his voice—both literal and lyrical—remains a powerful force in music.

For more on these amazing artists, click the links below:

https://backhousenation.hearnow.com/one-of-those-evenings

https://.bajimusic.com

https://elainestepter.com