Released in 1983, Kashif is the smooth and sophisticated debut album from R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Kashif. The project marked his breakthrough as a solo artist after his time with B.T. Express and helped define the sound of early-1980s R&B.
 
Blending soulful vocals with polished synthesizers, drum machines, and lush arrangements, the album captures the essence of the emerging “quiet storm” era. Kashif’s production style—warm, romantic, and rhythmically precise—set a new standard for contemporary R&B and influenced many artists who followed.