Doug Payne was born on May 5th, 1955 (5/5/55) and is a graduate of Howard University in Washington D.C. Also, LaGuardia High School of Music & Art, which is also known as “FAME” in Manhattan, New York. Doug toured with the Sister Sledge “We Are Family” tour and has produced a few recordings for some of the best acts on the East Coast, USA. Doug also worked as the musical director for The Dream Lovers, Eddie Holman, The Coasters and the house-band for the Atlantic City television show “Chat-24” Doug’s first release of his own was in 1982 when he first released the track “Holiday” on vinyl, this later became a party favorite in Japan according to DJ Jay Suzuki. The song “Holiday” caught the attention of the world-famous DJ Joey Negro and was licensed in 2019 to his label as part of a new collaboration album called “Under The Influence” Volume 7, by Z Records in the United Kingdom, London. In 1985 Doug performed his second release “She Is On The Money” on the Philadelphia PHL17 television show “Dancin’ On Air” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naae6jOnxn8. Next Doug teamed up with the A&R Director of Philadelphia International Records, William Goodwin to record his 12” Single entitled “New York Lady”. Phase5Records have released songs from Doug Payne (Holiday – 12” Doug Payne & Polygon - Holiday.wmv - YouTube, She Is On The Money – 2 Versions, New York Lady – 2 Versions), For more information like us on facebook.com/phase5records for bookings email: phase5records@gmail.com