Roses Are Red MAC Band 1988 #1 R&B hit Babyface LA Reid Arsenio Hall Show Dallas police officer Black History Month Valentine's Day

Ray McCampbell of The MAC Band Featuring The McCampbell Brothers scored a #1 R&B chart hit in 1988 with "Roses Are Red"—then left music for 25 years in law enforcement.

This episode covers: 1988 R&B music Babyface and LA Reid production, Arsenio Hall Show performances, MAC Band touring, transitioning from R&B singer to Dallas Police Department, Heroes Cops and Kids mentorship program, Black History Month leadership stories, service and legacy.

From #1 to badge: Ray shares untold stories from R&B's golden era—recording sessions with Babyface, performing for Arsenio Hall's audience, and why he traded celebrity for serving Dallas communities. Now he mentors youth through Heroes, Cops & Kids.

Black History Month special. Valentine's Week episode about love through service.

Tags: 80s R&B, 90s R&B, Babyface, LA Reid, Arsenio Hall, Dallas, police officer stories, Black excellence, music history, career change, mentorship, Black History Month 2026

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