People...Hold On

People...Hold On is the second studio album by the American singer Eddie Kendricks, released in May 1972, by Tamla Records. His second album after leaving the Temptations in 1971, it proved to be his breakout album. The album charted at number 131 on the Billboard Top LPs and Tape and number 13 on Soul LPs. The album was recorded in the Hitsville U.S.A. studio, and it was one of the last project completed there before Motown's move to Los Angeles. It marked a departure from Kendricks' previous pop-oriented sound, embracing a more socially conscious and urban style. The album produced three singles, with "Girl You Need a Change of Mind" standing out as a prototype of disco records and becoming popular in New York City dance clubs. Other tracks explored themes of love and spirituality. The album has been described as a significant departure from Kendricks' sound not seen in his later releases. The album's tracks have been sampled by artists including Erykah Badu, J Dilla, Lil Wayne, and Drake, and covered by Amber Mark, Billy Valentine, and D'Angelo.