Carasmatic is Irene Cara

Irene Cara

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's third album released in 1987. It was her only album for Elektra Records

Elektra Records

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. The album was mostly produced by George Duke

George Duke

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. Many popular musicians also contributed to this album such as Luther Vandross

Luther Vandross

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, James Ingram

James Ingram

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, Patrice Rushen

Patrice Rushen

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, Bonnie Raitt

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, Carole King

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, and Michael Bolton

Michael Bolton

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. The album, however, sold poorly and failed to make an impression on the charts.

The lead single "Girlfriends" failed to generate enough sales or airplay to crack the Hot 100.

Track listing

1. "Get a Grip"
2. "Give Me Love"
3. "We're Gonna Get Up"
4. "Now That It's Over"
5. "Say Goodnight Irene"
6. "Don't Wanna Let Go"
7. "Girlfriends"
8. "Be Your Number One"
9. "Falling in Love"
10. "Dying for Your Love"
11. "I Can't Help Feelin Empty"
12. "Busted Up"