Ready for the World (Ready for the World album)

Ready for the World is the self-titled debut album by the American R&B/funk band Ready for the World, released in 1985 on MCA Records. The album is best known for its lead single, "Oh Sheila," a song written and sung by Melvin Riley that reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The album showcases the band's signature blend of synthesizer-driven funk, R&B grooves, and pop sensibilities. In addition to "Oh Sheila," other notable tracks on the album include "Tonight," "Deep Inside Your Love," and "Digital Display." The lyrical themes explored within the album primarily revolve around romance, relationships, and the experiences of young adulthood.

Ready for the World achieved significant commercial success, reaching number three on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number thirty-one on the Billboard 200 chart. The success of the album propelled Ready for the World into the mainstream, establishing them as a prominent act in the mid-1980s R&B/funk scene. The album is considered a classic of its era and remains a popular example of 1980s synth-driven R&B.