5 Key Moments in Phyllis Hyman's Discovery by Norman Connors
- Norman Connors discovered Phyllis Hyman while she was performing at a club on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
- He was impressed enough to offer her a spot on his 1976 album “You Are My Starship.”
- That album appearance led directly to Hyman securing a solo recording contract with Buddah Records.
- The club performance was a turning point that launched her from local singer to nationally signed artist.
- Connors’ decision to feature her on his album proved pivotal for her career trajectory.