The track crossed the Atlantic, reaching #54 on the British pop charts. Legacy of the Album

Released in via Warner Bros. Records , "Sooner or Later" marked a pivot back toward high-energy "Electro Funk".

The narrator insists that "sooner or later," he will "make you mine" and that it’s "just a matter of time".

Graham took the lead as writer and producer for the majority of the album, though he collaborated with the legendary George Duke on select tracks like "Still Thinkin' of You" and "Walk Baby Walk". Lyrical Theme: Persistent Pursuit

Larry Graham's Spiritual Journey and Influence on Prince - Facebook

In the early 1980s, Larry Graham—the pioneer of the slap-bass technique—found himself at a creative crossroads. After dominating the charts with the soulful ballad "One in a Million You" in 1980, he risked being pigeonholed as a strictly romantic crooner. In 1982, he corrected course with the album and title track "Sooner or Later," a release that successfully bridged his funk roots with the evolving electronic sounds of the decade. The Vibe: Electro-Funk Evolution

The track is a masterclass in smooth funk, blending Graham’s "sly bass syncopations" with synthesizers, hand-claps, and even a vocoder.