other band members , as well , displayed great versatility within their artistry , bass , bobby watson , becoming a successful producer amid the 1980s , during which time , watson , was asked by artist/producer rené moore , of rené & angela , to come along side the two , in hopes he 'd bring ( to the collaborative table ) , the same solid '' signature funk '' groove/sound , that had become such a soulfully distinctive characteristic/trademark of rufus / chaka khan ' monster ` music ' machine .