Although, Steve Arrington has been away from the game for a while, he knew that eventually he would come back and do something unique...the next step. Known for his innovative vocal style, which can be heard on such classics as "Watching You," "Just A Touch of Love," "Snap Shot," and "Wait for Me," all with Slave; "Weak at the Knees," (which was sampled by Jay-Z, Jermaine Dupri, NWA, and more) and "Nobody Can Be You, But You," the powerful message music, from his S.A. Hall of Fame days; plus, "Way Out," the vocal extravaganza..."where you never been before", "Feel So Real," and "Dancin In The Key Of Life," heavy dance music and finally, "Stone Love," the smooth ballad, all from his solo work; show the wide versatility in his game. Like all true artists, Steve never does the same thing over and over. He must keep changing and growing.

This album, "Pure Thang," is the pure thing. You hear the journey, the raw excitement of discovery of new ideas and the appreciation of his own history and for the musically legacy of so many that came before him. The first single, "I'm On Fire," speaks of an artist with a fresh exciting new point of view...the next level. From Thelonious Sphere Monk to Hound Dog Taylor, to to Heatwave, to the Clark Sisters, to BT, to Lupe Fiasco, it's all good. Appreciating and always searching to find that never ending flow of love through music, the next step, the "Pure Thang."