Aurra started off in 1979 as an offshoot of the R&B-funk band Slave, Aurra was Created by Steve \"The Fearless Leader\" Washington which featured Curt Jones, Starleana Young, Charles Carter, and Buddy Hankerson on the first LP.[1] Aurra initially signed with Dream Records and then Salsoul Records when Steve Washington and Thomas Lockett became members of Aurra with the addition of Phil Field.During the early 1980s, the group found success with hits such as \"Are You Single\" (#16 R&B) and \"Make Up Your Mind,\" (Produced) by Steve Washington which was its biggest US hit under this moniker, reaching #6 R&B and #71 pop.[2] Legal issues with Steve Washington over the name Aurra made the duo change its name to Déjà,[3] after which the group had a big hit with \"You and Me Tonight,\" which reached #2 R&B, #54 pop in the US.[4] A deal with Virgin affiliate 10 Records in the UK resulted in the song reaching #12 on the UK Singles Chart, their best showing on that chart.[5
