LovHer was an American R&B

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. The group was the first female group on the

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label. The group was formed in 1999 by

Sisqó Mark Althavan Andrews (born November 9, 1978), known professionally as Sisqó (stylized as SisQó), is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. He is most prominently known for "Thong Song", his membership in Dru Hill, ...

, lead singer of R&B group

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, who wanted to put together a girl group that would present a raw, "street" appeal. Like Dru Hill, LovHer's members are known by hip hop nicknames:Talia "Chinky" Burgess, Marthea "Buttah" Jackson, Serenade, and Kienji Hakeem. LovHer comprised the

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, native Chinky who was discovered in a talent show, Kienji from

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, Serenade and Buttah from

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, who were hosting a

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show before auditioning for the co-founder of Dru Hill.

History

In 1999, LovHer made their first appearance in Sisqó's "Got to Get It" music video, and performed vocals on Sisqó's ''

Unleash the Dragon ''Unleash the Dragon'' is the debut solo studio album by American R&B singer Sisqó of Dru Hill, released on November 30, 1999, on Def Soul. Sisqó recorded the album during Dru Hill's hiatus. It includes the hit songs "Got to Get It", " Incomplet ...

'' and ''

Return of Dragon ''Return of Dragon'' is the second solo studio album by American R&B recording artist Sisqó of Dru Hill, released on June 19, 2001 on Def Soul Records. The album did very well on the charts but its singles, "Can I Live" and "Dance for Me", were ...

'' albums. Before "Got to Get It", LovHer lead singer Chinky had appeared on Dru Hill's ''

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'' album. In 2002, their song "How It's Gonna Be" was released as a single from the 2001 ''Rush Hour 2'' soundtrack, and peaked at number 60 on the ''

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chart. The group was nominated for the ''

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award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist - Group, Band or Duo. The group was dropped by Def Soul and recorded an album that was eventually shelved. In 2007, Kienji left the group. After a brief attempt at continuing as a trio, the remaining members of the group split up.

Discography

* ''Advance Retail Sampler'' (2002)

Compilation appearances

* ''Rush Hour 2'' soundtrack (31 July 2001) (song: "How It's Gonna Be")

References

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