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SWV
SWV (Sisters with Voices) is an American R&B vocal trio from New York City whose members are Cheryl (Coko) Gamble, Tamara (Taj) Johnson, and Leanne (Lelee) Lyons. Formed in 1988 as a gospel group, SWV became one of the most successful R&B groups of the 1990s. They had a series of hits, including "Weak", " Right Here (Human Nature Remix)", "I'm So into You", and " You're the One". The group disbanded in 1998 to pursue solo projects and reunited in 2005. SWV has sold more than 25 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Biography Early life and big break SWV was formed by Cheryl "Coko" Gamble, Tamara "Taj" Johnson, and Leanne "Lelee" Lyons (with Lelee and Coko as founding members). After getting their demo together, their manager at the time, Maureen Singleton sent out demo tapes along with bottles of Perrier ("We couldn't afford champagne", says Taj) to catch the attention of record execs all over America. In 1991, after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Right Here (SWV Song)
"Right Here" is the debut single of American R&B girl group SWV. It was released on August 20, 1992, as the lead single from their debut album, '' It's About Time'' (1992). A remixed version, referred to as "Right Here (Human Nature Remix)" and based around a sample of Michael Jackson's 1982 song "Human Nature", was released in July 1993, and charted on the US ''Billboard'' charts as a double-A-side with "Downtown". This version became a number-one R&B single, selling 1,000,000 copies and earning a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2003, ''Q Magazine'' ranked the Human Nature Remix of the song at number 651 in their list of the "1001 Best Songs Ever" and in 2017, ''Billboard'' named it number 17 on their list of "100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time". Original and remixed song The original version of "Right Here" was released in August 1992. It peaked at number 13 on the Hot R&B Singles chart. Tamara "Taj" Johnson wrote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Right Here/Human Nature
"Right Here" is the debut single of American R&B girl group SWV. It was released on August 20, 1992, as the lead single from their debut album, '' It's About Time'' (1992). A remixed version, referred to as "Right Here (Human Nature Remix)" and based around a sample of Michael Jackson's 1982 song "Human Nature", was released in July 1993, and charted on the US ''Billboard'' charts as a double-A-side with "Downtown". This version became a number-one R&B single, selling 1,000,000 copies and earning a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2003, ''Q Magazine'' ranked the Human Nature Remix of the song at number 651 in their list of the "1001 Best Songs Ever" and in 2017, ''Billboard'' named it number 17 on their list of "100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time". Original and remixed song The original version of "Right Here" was released in August 1992. It peaked at number 13 on the Hot R&B Singles chart. Tamara "Taj" Johnson wrote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's About Time (SWV Album)
''It's About Time'' is the debut studio album by American female R&B trio SWV. It was released by RCA Records on October 27, 1992, in the United States. It earned 11 ''Billboard'' Music Award nominations and became the 16th best-selling album of 1993 in the United States, with 2,100,000 copies sold according to Nielsen SoundScan. It also earned SWV a nomination for Best New Artist at the 36th Grammy Awards. In 1996, ''It's About Time'' was certified 3× platinum, for shipping over 3,000,000 albums in the US alone. The album spawned five hit singles with "I'm So into You", "Downtown", " Weak", a remixed version of " Right Here/Human Nature" (the latter two reached number one on the R&B singles chart, with "Weak" being their biggest and only number-one pop hit), and "You're Always on My Mind" (shortened to "Always on My Mind" for single release). A remixed version of "Anything" appeared on the soundtrack of the film ''Above the Rim'' in 1994 and was released as the final single fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You're The One (SWV Song)
"You're the One" is a song recorded by American female R&B vocal trio SWV for their second studio album, '' New Beginning'' (1996). RCA Records released the song on March 29, 1996, as the lead single from ''New Beginning''. It is considered one of the group's signature songs, topping the US ''Billboard'' Hot R&B Singles chart and becoming a top-10 hit in New Zealand. A sample of this song can be heard in South Korean boy group EXO's song "Ya Ya Ya" from their seventh studio album, '' Obsession'' (2019). Critical reception Larry Flick from ''Billboard'' wrote, " New-jill-swingin' trio returns with a preview into its forthcoming "'' New Beginning''" collection that is strong enough to fend off the dreaded sophomore slump. Playfully straddling the track's bouncy jeep/funk groove, "sisters" Cheryl Gamble, Tamara Johnson and Leanne Lyons harmonize with ample diva prowess. Best of all, the songs has a hook to please the most discerning pop listener. Dine on it over and over." Chart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coko
Cheryl Elizabeth Gamble (formerly Clemons; born June 13, 1970), better known by her stage name Coko, is an American singer-songwriter best known as the lead singer of the R&B vocal trio Sisters With Voices (SWV). Aside from her R&B career, Gamble also has a solo gospel career. As a member of SWV, Coko has sold 10 million records in the US, and 25 million records worldwide, and is a four-time Grammy Award nominee. Early life and career Gamble was born in The Bronx, New York as Cheryl Gamble to gospel singer Mother Lady "Clyde" Tibba Gamble, Gamble was raised in the South Bronx section, Gamble also lived in Brooklyn before moving back to The Bronx. Gamble began singing at age 3, beginning her recording career as a choir member in Hezekiah Walker's Love Fellowship Crusade Choir. Sisters With Voices (SWV) From 1990 to 1998, Gamble sang with the platinum recording group, Sisters With Voices (SWV). Collectively the female trio released five albums - with their debut '' It's About Tim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamara Johnson-George
Tamara Antrice Johnson-George ( Johnson; born April 29, 1971), best known by her stage/nickname Taj, is an American singer and rapper. She is best known as one-third of the R&B singing group Sisters with Voices (SWV). She also competed on the eighteenth season of '' Survivor'', '' Survivor: Tocantins''. Background The youngest of six children, George was born in Brooklyn, New York, as Tamara Antrice Johnson. Her father died of pancreatic cancer when she was nine. George grew up in an abusive household; her mother, who was sick with bone cancer, was beaten regularly by her drug-addicted stepfather. When George would intervene on her mother's behalf, she was also beaten. When George was 14 years old, her mother died, which caused George and her siblings to be parceled amongst several relatives; George wound up with a cousin who molested her, adding to the sexual abuse she had experienced over the years with other male relatives. George graduated from high school and attended ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm So Into You
"I'm So into You" is a song recorded by American R&B vocal trio SWV for their debut studio album, '' It's About Time'' (1992). Written and produced by Brian Alexander Morgan, the song was released in January 1993 as the second single from the album. It was commercially successful, becoming their first top-ten single in the United States, peaking at number six on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It also reached number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling 600,000 copies. Critical reception Pan-European magazine '' Music & Media'' described "I'm So into You" as a "poignant swingbeat tune". Andy Beevers from ''Music Week'' rated it four out of five, writing, "This excellent single from the teenage female trio, Sisters With Voices, has been the most in-demand US import for the past couple of weeks. Its not hard to see why with its combination of tight soul harmonies and supremel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weak (SWV Song)
"Weak" is a song by American R&B vocal trio SWV for their debut studio album, '' It's About Time'' (1992). It was written and produced by Brian Alexander Morgan, who composed the lyrics based on a young person falling in love for the first time. Morgan originally wrote the song for Charlie Wilson, but he later decided to give the song to SWV. Morgan revealed that Coko did not like the song and gave him attitude during the recording of the single. "Weak" was released as the third single from the album, following the commercial success of "I'm So into You". It topped the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for two weeks in July 1993, ending the two-month-long reign of Janet Jackson's " That's the Way Love Goes". It sold over one million copies domestically and was awarded a Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It also topped the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for two weeks. Outside the US, the single reached number six on the New Zeal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Beginning (SWV Album)
''New Beginning'' is the second studio album by American R&B female trio SWV. It was released by RCA Records on April 23, 1996 in the United States. The lead single, " You're the One", became one of their signature songs peaking at number five on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B Singles. The second single, "Use Your Heart", saw the debut of the super producers The Neptunes. This song peaked at twenty-two on the Hot 100 and number six on the R&B chart. The last single, "It's All About U", found Taj taking most of the lead as opposed to Coko. ''New Beginning'' was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Critical reception AllMusic senior editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine Stephen Thomas Erlewine (; born June 18, 1973) is an American music critic and senior editor for the online music database AllMusic. He is the author of many artist biographies and record reviews for AllMusic, as well as a freelance writer, occ ... found tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Remixes (SWV Album)
''The Remixes'' is an EP released by SWV in 1994. The EP was certified gold for selling 500,000 copies in the U.SRIAA Track listing #"Anything" (featuring Wu-Tang Clan) ld Skool Radio Version- 4:56 #" Right Here" uman Nature Duet, Demolition 12" Mix- 4:58 #"I'm So Into You "I'm So into You" is a song recorded by American R&B vocal trio SWV for their debut studio album, '' It's About Time'' (1992). Written and produced by Brian Alexander Morgan, the song was released in January 1993 as the second single from the ..." llstar's Drop Check Dance Mix- 5:51 #" Weak" am Jams Jeep Mix- 5:00 #"Downtown" azzy Radio Mix- 4:36 #"You're Always On My Mind" adio Version with Piano- 5:00 Certifications References {{DEFAULTSORT:Remixes 1994 debut EPs 1994 remix albums RCA Records EPs RCA Records remix albums SWV albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leanne "Lelee" Lyons
Leanne Clency Lyons (born July 17, 1973), better known by her stage name Lelee, is an American singer and television personality. Lyons is the founding member of the American vocal trio Sisters with Voices (SWV). Early life Born Leanne Clencey Lyons in The Bronx, New York, Lyons' father left the family when she was ten years old, leaving her and her five siblings to be raised by her mother. By age fifteen, Lyons had left her mother's house and began living on her own. During her sophomore year at age sixteen, Lyons dropped out of Walton High School to support herself and her newborn daughter. Lyons was a mother of two by age seventeen, a daughter, Margaret Lyons (born September 12, 1988) followed by a son Khiry Lyons (born January 21, 1991). Career Sisters with Voices (SWV) Lyons joined with her neighborhood friend Cheryl Gamble to create a singing group after being inspired by watching the TV competition show Star Search. Shortly after, Gamble introduced Lyons to he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Best-selling Girl Groups
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several female singers who generally harmony, harmonize together. Girl groups have been popular at least since the heyday of the The Boswell Sisters, Boswell Sisters beginning in the 1930s, but the term "girl group" also denotes the wave of American female pop singing groups who flourished in the late 1950s and early 1960s between the Rock and roll#Decline, decline of early rock and roll and the British Invasion, many of whom were influenced by doo-wop style. This article covers only girl groups from that era and later. Sales figures records in most countries are not available before the 1990s, so it is difficult to accurately determine best-selling records, either by country or worldwide. Certification levels have been used for most countries, but certification was not common until the 1970s in the US and UK, and later in other countries. In addition, in many countries certification is for shipments of a record to retailers, rather t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
