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Hi-Five
Hi-Five is an American R&B quintet from Waco, Texas. Hi-Five had a No. 1 hit on ''Billboards Hot 100 in 1991 with "I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)". The band was formed in 1989 and consisted of founding and original members: Tony Thompson, Roderick "Pooh" Clark, Marcus Sanders, Russell Neal, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, native, Toriano Easley. Early career Hi-Five was originally signed to Jive Records in late 1989 and released their eponymous debut album in 1990. The album was produced by Teddy Riley and went platinum. It included singles "I Just Can't Handle It" (R&B No. 10), " I Can't Wait Another Minute" (Pop No. 8, R&B No.1) and "I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)", which went to number one on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart (making it their biggest hit to date). The group's second LP, ''Keep It Goin' On'', was released in 1992. Though not as successful as their debut effort, several tracks from this album, including "She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)
"I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)" is a song recorded by American R&B group Hi-Five for their 1990 eponymous debut studio album. The song was written by Teddy Riley, Bernard Belle and Dave Way, and released as the album's second single on January 2, 1991, by the Jive label. It was a number-one pop song and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on May 10, 1991. The video has an exceptionally large amount of dark colours and shadows in contrast to the light-hearted and bubblegum pop song that plays. Chart performance In the United States, "I Like the Way" spent two weeks at number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart; and one week at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Credits and personnel * Written by Teddy Riley, Bernard Belle & Dave Way * Produced and mixed by Teddy Riley * Co-produced by Bernard Belle * Engineered by David Way * 1. Remixed by Ralph Rolle & Tom Vercillo at Battery Studios * 3 & 4. Remixed by Gerard Harmon, A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
She's Playing Hard To Get
"She's Playing Hard to Get" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B group Hi-Five, issued as the lead single from their second studio album, ''Keep It Goin' On''. The song peaked at #5 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1992. A cover of this song, entitled "He's Playing Hard to Get", was released by British girl group Solid Harmonie on their debut album, but was not released as a single. Music video The official music video for "She's Playing Hard to Get" was directed by Lionel C. Martin Lionel C. Martin is an American music video director, film director and VJ (media personality), VJ from Queens, Queens, New York. While he is known primarily as a music video director, he has also film director, directed the films ''Def Jam's How .... Russell Neal does not appear in the video, as he left the group before the video was filmed. Charts References External links * * * 1992 singles 1992 songs Hi-Five songs Jive Records singles Music videos directed by Lione ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keep It Goin' On
''Keep It Goin' On'' is the second studio album by the American band Hi-Five. Released on August 11, 1992 by Jive Records, The lead single "She's Playing Hard to Get" peaked at number five on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number two on the R&B singles chart. It is the second studio album featuring the teen frontman lead singer Tony Thompson who propelled this album into platinum status. It also features the first appearance of Bronx, New York native, Treston Irby. These singles from their previous album, featuring Irby include: " I Can't Wait Another Minute", "I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)", and the remix version of "Just Another Girlfriend". Also, ''Keep It Goin' On'' is the final album to include the original members Roderick "Pooh" Clark (who was paralyzed from the chest down due to an accidental highway car crash shortly after the second album's release) and Russell Neal (who shortly left the group due to financial conflicts). Billboard/ref> Background "She's Playing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faithful (Hi-Five Album)
''Faithful'' is the third studio album from American contemporary R&B group Hi-Five, released October 26, 1993 via Jive Records. The album peaked at #105 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and at #23 on the '' Billboard'' R&B chart. Four singles were released from the album: "Unconditional Love Unconditional love is known as affection without any limitations, or love without conditions. This term is sometimes associated with other terms such as true altruism or complete love. Each area of expertise has a certain way of describing uncon ...", " Never Should've Let You Go", "Faithful" and "What Can I Say to You (To Justify My Love)". "Never Should've Let You Go" was the most successful single from the album, peaking at #30 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1994. ''Faithful'' is the final album that was released by Jive and is the only album to feature two newcomers Shannon Gill and Terrence Murphy. Track listing Samples Chart positions References External links * * {{Auth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Thompson (singer)
Anthony Ulysses Thompson, Jr. (September 2, 1975 – June 1, 2007) was an American singer–songwriter. Thompson was best known as the lead vocalist of the American R&B quintet Hi-Five, which had hit singles such as "I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)" and " I Can't Wait Another Minute". After the group disbanded in 1994, Thompson found solo success the following year with his debut album '' Sexsational'' in 1995. Biography Thompson was born in Waco, Texas and raised in Oklahoma City. He was named after his father, Anthony Thompson, Sr. In 1984, he started singing solos in the local church choir at the age of eight. He then started singing in local talent shows. Local talent and up-and-coming artist William Walton reached out to Thompson in hopes of making his music dreams a reality. He was noticed by the first Waco, Texas R&B group (Ador) signed by Jive Records. The founding members are Toriano Easley (who is the only other native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) and left the group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never Should've Let You Go
"Never Should've Let You Go" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B group Hi-Five. It initially appeared on the soundtrack to the film '' Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit'' and was later included as the opening track on the group's third studio album '' Faithful''. The song peaked at #30 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1993. Music video The official music video for "Never Should've Let You Go" was directed by Marcus Nispel Marcus Nispel is a German film director and producer, Fulbright Scholar, best known for several high-profile American remakes such as ''The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'', as well as an extensive career in television commercials and music videos. H .... Chart positions References External links * * 1993 songs 1993 singles Hi-Five songs Jive Records singles Music videos directed by Marcus Nispel Song recordings produced by Joe (singer) Songs written by Eric Foster White {{1990s-R&B-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hi-Five (album)
''Hi-Five'' is the debut album by the American R&B vocal group Hi-Five. Released on September 25, 1990, The album peaked at number thirty eight on the ''Billboard'' 200 albums chart. Driven by the hit singles "I Just Can't Handle It" (R&B #10), "I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)" (#1 R&B/Pop), "I Can't Wait Another Minute" (R&B #1, Pop #8) and "Just Another Girlfriend" (R&B #41), the album received an RIAA platinum certification. Also, ''Hi-Five'' is the only album to feature original Hi-Five member Toriano Easley, who was arrested for first-degree murder and manslaughter after the album was recorded but just before it was released. Easley is heard sharing lead vocals on "The Way You Said Goodbye", "Rag Doll", "I Can't Wait Another Minute", and "I Know Love". In the video for "I Can't Wait Another Minute", Easley's replacement Treston Irby lip-syncs Easley's part. Background The song, "Too Young" (in a single edit version), also appeared on the soundtrack to the 1991 John Singleto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greatest Hits (Hi-Five Album)
''Hi-Five's Greatest Hits'' is the first greatest hits album by American group Hi-Five. It was released October 11, 1994 on Jive Records Jive Records was an American independent record label founded by Clive Calder in 1981 as a subsidiary to the Zomba Group. In the US, the label had offices in New York City and Chicago. Jive was best known for its successes with hip hop, R&B, an ..., shortly after the group's disbandment. It consists of hit singles from their first three albums released from 1990 to 1994. Track listing References External links {{Hi-Five 1994 greatest hits albums Hi-Five albums Jive Records albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unconditional Love (Hi-Five Song)
"Unconditional Love" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B group Hi-Five. It initially appeared on the soundtrack to the film ''Menace II Society'' and was later included as the closing track on the group's third studio album '' Faithful''. The song peaked at #92 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1993. Music video The official music video for the song was directed by Marcus Nispel Marcus Nispel is a German film director and producer, Fulbright Scholar, best known for several high-profile American remakes such as ''The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'', as well as an extensive career in television commercials and music videos. H .... Chart positions References External links * * 1993 songs 1993 singles Hi-Five songs Jive Records singles Music videos directed by Marcus Nispel {{1990s-R&B-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Can't Wait Another Minute
"I Can't Wait Another Minute" is the title of a number-one contemporary R&B, R&B single by Hi-Five. The song spent one week at number one on the US R&B chart, and peaked at number eight on the US Pop chart. Also the song featured original member Toriano Easley before he left the group. I Can't Wait Another Minute was written and produced by songwriter Eric Foster White. Charts See also *List of number-one R&B singles of 1991 (U.S.) References 1990 songs 1991 singles Jive Records singles Songs written by Eric Foster White Hi-Five songs Song recordings produced by Eric Foster White {{1990s-R&B-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Return (Hi-Five Album)
''The Return'' is the fourth studio album from American R&B group Hi-Five. It was released on October 11, 2005 on their own independent label, N'Depth Entertainment. It is the group's first studio album in twelve years as it also marks the final album ever to feature lead singer, Tony Thompson. Track listing # "Intro" # "Shake It Off" # "Ten Toes Up" # "Marinate" # "Girlfriend" # "After The Club" # "Anything" # "What U Need" # "Interlude: Poem "The Return"" # "Feelin' U" (ft. Mike Jones & Paul Wall) # "Blend" # "Rock Ya Body" (ft. Bun B.) # "Run Da Club" (ft. Bizzy Bone Bryon Anthony McCane II (born September 12, 1976),Whitburn, Joel (2008) ''Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–2006'', Record Research, , p. 97 better known by his stage name Bizzy Bone, is an American rapper, singer and the youngest member o ... & Paul Wall) # "Girlfriend" (Tristan Trotter Remix) (ft. DJ Whoadie) # "Rock Ya Body" (Remix) (ft. Bun B.) # "For All We Know" References {{DEFAULTS ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sister Act 2
''Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit'' is a 1993 American musical comedy film, directed by Bill Duke, and released by Touchstone Pictures. It is the sequel to the 1992 film ''Sister Act'', and is loosely based on the life of Crenshaw High School choir instructor Iris Stevenson. The story sees Whoopi Goldberg reprising her role as Deloris van Cartier, as she finds herself coming to the aid of her nun friends who need her help to save her old school. Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, and Mary Wickes also reprised their roles in the sequel. The film performed well at the box office, but was less commercially successful than its predecessor, and initially received generally negative reviews from critics. However it has proved popular with fans and has become a cult classic. It starred Lauryn Hill in her breakout role, as well as Sheryl Lee Ralph, Alanna Ubach, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Ryan Toby. Plot Deloris Van Cartier has become a famous performer in Las Vegas since her tim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |