Michael Wycoff (1953–2019) was an American R&B singer and keyboardist known for his soulful voice and emotive performances. He began his musical journey in Los Angeles, contributing as a background vocalist on Stevie Wonder's landmark album, *Songs in the Key of Life*. Wycoff released three solo albums in the early 1980s under RCA Records, with his second album, *Love Conquers All*, featuring the standout track "Looking Up to You," later sampled by Zhané in their 1993 hit "Hey Mr. D.J." Despite facing personal challenges, Wycoff found redemption through his faith, ultimately serving as Minister of Music in Los Angeles area churches. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Wycoff?utm_source=openai))