
Dezi Phillips (1963-2009), who grew up in Saginaw, Michigan, released one album, Kickin' It in 1989 for the defunct record label, Tabu Records. The album was produced by Bernard Terry, who produced for the R&B-Funk band, Ready For the World and Mary Davis of S.O.S Band.. The singles he released were 'Didn't Do It' and 'Why You Wanna'. The album also had the gentle ballad 'This Ring For You'. He is the nephew of the late Blues singer Jim Reed.