Monte Moir is a singer/songwriter, producer and one of the original members of the innovative R&B group The Time. The group is best known for it's hits "The Bird" and Jungle Love" from the Prince movie "Purple Rain". They have also recently appeared in the movie "Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back." As a songwriter and producer, he has had a number of hits including Janet Jackson's, "The Pleasure Principle" (from her grammy nominated CD) and Alexander O'Neal's, "If You Were Here Tonight." "This Side Of Paradise" is a mature debut replete with all the trappings that have made Monte Moir a well-known name-at least in music industry circles. Lush melodies and syncopated arrangements call to mind such artists as Michael McDonald, Paul Simon and Boz Scaggs, but Moir's debut as a vocalist makes each track shimmer with individuality and heartfelt emotion. He is now also making plans for his first shows as a solo artist.