Hi-Gloss is a studio group originally formed in New York during the height of disco by former Prelude Records producer Giuliano Salerni. The smooth funk and disco studio project released their debut record You'll Never Know in 1981 featuring the hit title track which reached Number 29 in the French singles chart that same year. Other singles from the record include "I’m Totally Yours" and "Don’t Move Too Fast (I Want Your Love To Last)". Recorded at Eras Recording, New York, musicians recruited for the project included an early appearance from Luther Vandross and Ullanda McCullough on backing vocals who would go on to work with such luminaries as Diana Ross, Tina Turner and Quincy Jones. "You'll Never Know" also featured future R&B producer, Timmy Allen, on bass. Allen is responsible for Stephanie Mills' 1987 hit "(You're Puttin') A Rush on Me" and went on to produce acts such as Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, and Freddie Jackson. Drum duties were handled by local NYC legend Jimmy Young who includes Barry Manilow, Chic, and Frank Sinatra to his resume. Hi-Gloss disbanded the following year while Prelude Records eventually closed its doors in 1986.
