"In 1994 Michael decided after speaking out in such a confrontational in your face way that he would still stay true, but to do it in a different approach. This would be to have consciousness in the music , but also bring the music so people could dance and have a good time as well. This idea manifested itself as Michael's next group Spearhead. The band started off with a great album on a new label(Capitol Records) and a strong female singer named Mary Harris that added a lot of fire to the group. The album was named "Home". It gave Michael his first hit record with the thought provoking track "Hole In The Bucket". It also was the first record in the rap community to address the subject of HIV & Aids. The song "Positive" was also picked up and included on The Red Hot organization's album "Stolen Moments". Spearhead embarked on a 2 year tour in support of "Home" with artists such as , Ben Harper, Digable Planets, Brand New Heavies , The Fugees.

In 1996 Michael began writing for the next Spearhead record which was released in 1997. The album, "Chocolate Super Highway was a new level for Michael's storytelling skills. It featured collaborations with Stephen Marley, Marie of Zap Mama , & Joan Osborne. It also contained an updated version of the Disposable Heroes song "Water Pistol Man". This album also introduced Spearhead's new singer, Trinna Simmons who added a lot to the new songs , such as "u can't sing our song" , "madness in tha hood" , & "ganja babe". Spearhead started on another world tour. This tour they played on the Smoking Grooves tour during the summer of 1997. "

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