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Remix To Sing
''Remix to Sing'' is a 1991 EP by American female vocal group En Vogue. It is their first remix album which was released on November 26, 1991, by East West Records. The EP features remixes of songs from their platinum debut album '' Born to Sing''. Also included are the three hit singles; "Hold On", "You Don't Have to Worry" and "Lies" which all peaked at No. 1 on ''Billboard''s Hot R&B Songs chart.Billboard Singles ChartsEn Vogue Singles Chart history ''Billboard'' Track listing All songs written and produced by Denzil Foster and Thomas Elroy, except noted otherwise. Personnel *Vocals, lead vocals, backing vocals, vocals ialogues– Cindy Herron, Dawn Robinson, Maxine Jones, Terry Ellis *Keyboards dditional percussion dditional– Eric Kupper *Engineer – Stephen Seltzer *Piano – Terry Burrus *Engineer – Everett Ramos *Remix roducer– Steve Hurley, Dave Hall, Frankie Knuckles, Chuckii Booker, Eddie F, Martin Van Blockson & Marley Marl *Vocals ialogues keyboards, d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
En Vogue
En Vogue is an American vocal girl group whose original lineup consisted of singers Terry Ellis, Dawn Robinson, Cindy Herron, and Maxine Jones. Formed in Oakland, California, in 1989, En Vogue reached No. 2 on the US Hot 100 with the single "Hold On", taken from their 1990 debut album '' Born to Sing''. The group's 1992 follow-up album ''Funky Divas'' reached the top 10 in both the US and UK, and included their second US number two hit "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)" as well as the US top 10 hits " Giving Him Something He Can Feel" and "Free Your Mind". In 1996, "Don't Let Go (Love)" became the group's third, and most successful single, to reach number two in the US, and became their sixth number one on the US R&B chart. Robinson left the group in 1997 shortly before the release of their third album '' EV3'', which reached the US and UK top 10. Jones left the group in 2001, Amanda Cole joined shortly thereafter. However, in 2003, Cole left the group, and Rhona Bennett ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Hall (record Producer)
Dave Hall ( Dave "Jam" Hall) is an American record producer. He is best known for working on Mary J. Blige's debut album ''What's the 411?'' (including the No. 1 R&B hit single " You Remind Me"); co-writing and co-producing with Madonna several tracks from her 1994 album '' Bedtime Stories'', including the single "Human Nature"; for working with R&B harmony group Brownstone; and for co-producing two of Mariah Carey's No. 1 hits, " Dreamlover" and "Fantasy". He also produced for Usher, Donell Jones, CeCe Peniston, and Joe early in their music careers. He is also a remixer responsible for remixes of "Scream" (1995) by Michael and Janet Jackson and "Goldeneye" (1995) for Tina Turner. He was married to comedian Wanda Sykes from 1991 to 1998. Production discography '' Brand Nubian – One For All (1990)'' * Try To Do Me '' Heavy D. & the Boyz – Peaceful Journey (1991)'' * Body and Mind (produced with Nevelle Hodge) '' Strictly Business- Original Motion Picture Soundtra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1991 Debut EPs
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En Vogue Albums
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Steve "Silk" Hurley
Steve W. "Silk" Hurley (born November 9, 1962), also known as J. M. Silk (for "Jack Master Silk"), is an American club DJ, house music producer, and songwriter. From 1985 to 1988, he had four top-10 singles on the US Dance chart, including the number-one hit " I Can't Turn Around", all released in collaboration with Keith Nunnally as J. M. Silk. With "Jack Your Body" (number 25 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Music/Club Play), he topped the UK Singles Chart in January 1987 as a solo artist, while one of his later compositions, " Work It Out" from 1989, brought him his fifth top-10 record on the US Dance chart (at number three). To date, Hurley's last charting single is " The Word Is Love (Say the Word)", also known as "Silk's Anthem of Life" by The Voices of Life, which peaked at number 26 in 1997 in the UK. Hurley is a four-time Grammy Award nominee; two times as Remixer of the Year, Non-Classical (in 1999 and 2000), and twice for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical (i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strange (En Vogue Song)
"Strange" is a 1991 song by female group En Vogue, and appears on their first compilation album, '' Remix to Sing''. It is known as "Strange (House Remix)", the original version is from their debut album, '' Born to Sing''. A commercial single was never officially released, the song was only serviced to dance clubs in the US and UK. It peaked at #44 on the U.S Billboard Dance chart. It was their final single from the album. The song features Maxine Jones and Dawn Robinson on lead vocals. Critical reception Edward Hill from ''The Plain Dealer ''The Plain Dealer'' is the major newspaper of Cleveland, Ohio, United States. In fall 2019, it ranked 23rd in U.S. newspaper circulation, a significant drop since March 2013, when its circulation ranked 17th daily and 15th on Sunday. As of Ma ...'' noted that the song "swings on the new-jack tip". David Quantick from '' Smash Hits'' described it as "slow" and "velvety" in his review of '' Born to Sing''. Charts References 1991 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frankie Knuckles
Francis Warren Nicholls, Jr. (January 18, 1955 – March 31, 2014), better known as Frankie Knuckles, was an American DJ, record producer and remixer. He played an important role in developing and popularizing house music in Chicago during the 1980s, when the genre was in its infancy. In 1997, Knuckles won the Grammy Award for Remixer of the Year, Non-Classical. Due to his importance in the development of the genre, Knuckles was often called "The Godfather of House Music". Musical career 1970s–1980s Born in The Bronx, Knuckles and his friend Larry Levan began frequenting discos as teenagers during the 1970s. While studying textile design at the FIT, Knuckles and Levan began working as DJs, playing soul, disco, and R&B at two of the most important early discos, The Continental Baths and The Gallery. In the late 1970s, Knuckles moved from New York City to Chicago, where his old friend, Robert Williams, was opening what became the nightclub called Warehouse. When the club open ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Don't Have To Worry (En Vogue Song)
"You Don't Have to Worry" is a song by American girl group En Vogue from their debut album, '' Born to Sing'' (1990). The song was released as the third single from the album on October 31, 1990, and was the group's third consecutive number-one single on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. "You Don't Have to Worry" spent one week at number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and peaked at number 57 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song is led entirely by Cindy Herron, and in 1991 the group appeared and performed the song on ''The Oprah Winfrey Show''. Critical reception In an 2020 retrospective review, Matthew Hocter from Albumism noted the "funky groove" of the song, adding that it's a "continued demonstration of their vocal symbiosis". AllMusic editor Jose F. Promis called it "biting" in his review of '' Born to Sing''. Upon the release, Larry Flick from ''Billboard'' complimented it as a "bass-lined funk gem", remarking that "flawless harmonizing softens track' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eddie F
Edward "DJ Eddie F" Ferrell (born March 25, 1968) is an American producer, DJ, songwriter, executive and entrepreneur. He is co-founder and partner of the rap group Heavy D & the Boyz. He is also mostly known for his various work and projects serving as the founder and owner of Untouchables Entertainment Group, Untouchables Records, numerous major label clients and their artists. Early career The Mount Vernon, New York native made his entry into production in the late 1980s on the gold certified Heavy D & the Boyz debut ''Living Large'' with "Mr Big Stuff". Eddie continued to show his production prowess on their follow-up platinum releases, ''Big Tyme'' and ''Peaceful Journey'', creating such classics as "Somebody For Me" and "You Ain’t Heard Nothin’ Yet", to name a few. He has been largely responsible and instrumental in delivering or developing much of the talent coming out of the Mt. Vernon area such as Heavy D, Al B. Sure, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Dave Hall, and even Didd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East West Records
East West Records (stylized as east''west'') is a record label formed in 1955, distributed and owned by Warner Music Group, headquartered in London, England. History Upon its creation in 1955 by Atlantic Records, the label had one hit with the Kingsmen's "Week End" and went into hibernation until 1990, when Atlantic revamped the imprint as EastWest Records America. In America, Atlantic senior VP Sylvia Rhone was appointed Chair/CEO of the fledgling label. Under Rhone's leadership, EastWest Records America shot to mega success with several multiplatinum acts such as En Vogue, Pantera, Yo-Yo, Adina Howard, Das EFX, Snow, Gerald Levert, AC/DC, The Rembrandts, Dream Theater, Missy Elliott and MC Lyte. EastWest also distributed other imprints, such as Interscope Records, Motor Jams Records, Mecca Don Records and The Gold Mind Inc. Meanwhile, over at the Electric Lighting Station in London (headquarters of WEA International in the United Kingdom) artists such as The Beloved (band) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lies (En Vogue Song)
"Lies" is a song from American R&B/pop group En Vogue. It is the second single from their debut hit album, '' Born to Sing''. Written and produced by Thomas McElroy and Denzil Foster, it became the group's second single to top the ''Billboard'' R&B singles chart. It peaked at number thirty-eight and was also their second US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top 40 hit. The song is led by Dawn Robinson and Cindy Herron with ad libs from Maxine Jones and Terry Ellis on the ending vamp. Critical reception Matthew Hocter from Albumism noted Robinson’s "incredible vocals coupled with the group’s brilliant interplay and that fresh new jill swing sound of the ‘90s." AllMusic editor Jose F. Promis stated that the song "proved that all members of the quartet were equally adept at handling lead vocals." Bill Coleman from ''Billboard'' wrote that it "continues to emphasize sparkling harmonizing, though swinging instrumental base grooves hard." He noted that it "sounds like another major hit." D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hold On (En Vogue Song)
"Hold On" is a song by American girl group En Vogue, released in early 1990 as the first single from their debut album, '' Born to Sing'' (1990). It was produced by Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy, and written by the former two and all members of the group. It peaked at number five in the UK and number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in the US. In addition, the song reached number-one on both the ''Billboard'' Dance Club Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. In 2007, the song's chorus was used and performed by Pharrell on Jay-Z's song " Blue Magic". It was also sampled in the Terminator X song "Buck Whylin'". En Vogue performed "Hold On" at the 2008 BET Awards with Alicia Keys. In 2017, it was ranked number four in '' Spin magazine's'' ranking of "The 30 Best '90s R&B Songs". Production "Hold On" samples the guitar riff from "The Payback" by James Brown. The song opens with an a cappella rendition of the Motown standard "Who's Lovin' You", written by Smokey Robinson and ori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
