Basia's music career began in the late 1970s, but it was her solo debut album, "Cutting the Cables" (1987), that brought her widespread recognition. The album spawned hit singles like "Cruising for Bruising" and "Cutting the Cables," showcasing Basia's unique blend of jazz, pop, and electronic elements. Her subsequent albums, "Time and Tide" (1990) and "The World I Know" (1995), solidified her position as a leading jazz-pop artist.