The Force M.D.'s

The Force M.D.'s (M.D. standing for "musical diversity") were a R&B\doo-wop group that was formed in 1981 in Staten Island, New York that consisted of brothers Stevie D, Antoine "T.C.D." and Rodney "Khalil" Lundy, their uncle Jessie Lee Daniels & their friends Trisco Pearson & Charles "Mercury" Nelson.

They were one of the first R&B singing groups to mix doo-wop music with hip-hop beats. The group sung and danced on street corners at Greenwich Village and the Staten Island ferry.

After meeting Dr. DJ Rock, the group performed at hip-hop shows under the name "Dr. Rock and the M.C.'s."

In 1984, they signed to Tommy Boy Records as the Force M.D.'s, changing their image to a more straightforward R&B group.

During that same year, they released their debut album, "Love Letters" which peaked at #185 on the Billboard 200 and #28 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single from the album, "Let Me Love You" peaked at #49 on Billboard's Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks.

The second single from the album, "Tears" which peaked at #102 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart and #5 on Billboard's Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 21 weeks.

The third single from the album, "Forgive Me Girl" peaked at #49 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks. In the U.K., the song peaked at #93 on the U.K. Singles chart.

The last single from the album, "Itchin' For a Scratch" peaked at #105 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, #49 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles chart, and #13 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks.

In 1985, the Force MD's released their second album, "Chillin'" which peaked at #69 on the Billboard 200 and #14 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The lead single  "Tender Love" (which was featured on in the movie, "Krush Groove") became the group's biggest hit to date, peaking at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February of 1986, #50 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, #2 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, and #4 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 22 weeks. In the U.K., the song peaked at #23 on the U.K. Singles chart.

The second single, "Here I Go Again" peaked at #18 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 15 weeks. In the U.K., the song peaked at #98 on the U.K. Singles chart.

The third single, "One Plus One" peaked at #29 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 11 weeks.

On the b-side of the "Walking On Air" single, the song "I Wanna Know Your Name" managed to peak at #21 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 15 weeks.

In 1987, the group released their third album, "Touch and Go" which peaked at #67 on the Billboard 200 and #12 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single, "Love is a House" peaked at #78 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart for 2 weeks, staying on the chart for 18 weeks. In the U.K., the song managed to peak at #97 on the U.K. Singles chart.

The title song peaked at #10 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 14 weeks.

The third single from the album, "Couldn't Care Less" peaked at #23 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 12 weeks.

By 1988, the Force M.D.'s fame started to fade. They released a single, "Deep Check" which managed to peak at #48 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart and #66 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 8 weeks.

In 1990, they released their fourth album, "Step to Me" which peaked at #74 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

During that time, members Trisco & Mercury left the group and were replaced by Khalil and new member Shawn Waters.

The first single from the album, "Are You Really Real?" peaked at #23 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 11 weeks.

The follow-up single, "Somebody's Crying" peaked at #34 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 13 weeks.

In 1992, the Force M.D.'s compliation album, "For Lovers and Others: Force M.D.'s Greatest Hits" was released.

The only single released from the album was "Your Love Drives Me Crazy" which peaked at #78 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 6 weeks.

In 1994, the Force MD's released their fifth album, "Moments in Time" which went nowhere on the charts at all.

In 1995, Mercury passed away from a fatal heart attack. Three years later in 1998, T.C.D. passed away from Lou Gehrig's Disease. DJ Dr. Rock also passed away from unknown circumstances.

The remaining members of the Force MD's reunited with a comeback album in 2000 called "The Reunion."

On April 8, 2010, the group made their first national television appearance in over a decade on the B.E.T. Network's "The Mo'Nique Show."

These days, the Force MD's consist of Stevie D, Jessie, & Khalil. A feature film documentary was  made about them called "The Force M.D.s Relived." The group continues to perform on stages all over the world.

To see the Force MD's Facebook page, go to:
https://www.facebook.com/ForceMds

To see the Force MD's Twitter page, go to:
https://twitter.com/#!/forcemds

To see the Force MD's Tumblr page, go to:
http://forcemds.tumblr.com/

To see the music video for "Tender Love," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW_vpwbERBo

To see the music video for "Forgive Me Girl," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z07XR1DWzA

To see a fan-made video for "Tears," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJU2Z-2Ap0Y

To see the music video for "Here I Go Again," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYA516opkuE

To see a fan-made video for "Walking on Air," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81g0LB39I_0

To see a fan-made video for "Love is A House," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te9b0jgUhts

To see the music video for "Couldn't Care Less," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-vNoiaz_Sc

To see the music video for "Are You Really Real," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhiEE45KNLs

To see the music video for "It's a Funk Thang," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBj752-lXdY


[Updated on 04\04\12]

Cynthia

Cynthia (born Cynthia Torres from Spanish Harlem, New York) is a freestyle\dance singer from the 80s & 90s.

As a young girl, her musical inspirations were Donna Summer and France Joli. Her family signed Cynthia up for opera lessons to strengthen her voice.

Cynthia's goal was to major in medicine in school and become a pediatrician, but when she saw her friend, fellow freestyle musician, Sa-Fire perform, she decided to audition for a few music producers. She signed a record contract to MicMac Records.

In 1988, she released her first single, "Change on Me" which peaked at #37 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart in June of 1988 and #43 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

A year later in 1989, she released her second single, "Endless Nights" which peaked at #28 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

Her third single, "Thief of Hearts" peaked at #31 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

In 1990, Cynthia's self-titled debut album was released. It is unknown how or if the album made the charts.

In 1991, Cynthia's second album, "Cynthia 2" was released. It's unknown how or if the album ever charted.

The first single, "Dreamboy\Dreamgirl" with freestyle musician Johnny O. peaked at #53 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October of 1990 and #17 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Multi-Singles Sales chart.



The follow-up single, a cover version of the Stylistics' song, "Break Up to Make Up" peaked at #70 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July of 1991.

Another single, "Forever Missing You" was released in 1993, but didn't appear to make the charts at all.

In 1995, Cynthia's next album, "Cynthia the Remixes" was released, but it's unknown how the album charted.

The single, "How I Love Him" peaked at #15 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart in April of 1995 and #28 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Multi-Singles Sales chart.

Despite Cynthia's good relationship with MicMac Records, she decided not to record any more albums for the label because she wanted to branch out other musical styles and also thought that the popularity of freestyle music would peak.

By the mid-1990's, she put music on hold while she went to school to pursue a degree in nursing, but she soon returned to music.

Cynthia signed to the Tommy Boy record label after being introduced to producers Tony Moran and Joey Gardner.

In 1997, she released the single, "Like A Star" which peaked at #28 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart in November of 1997.

In 1998, Cynthia's next single "If I Had the Chance" peaked at #83 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October of 1998 and #11 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

A year later in 1999, she released her third album, "Thinking About You" on the Robbins Entertainment record label.

The second single, the title song managed to peak at #49 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

The third single from the album, "I Never Said" peaked at #33 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart in 2000.

In 2001, Cynthia's greatest hits album was released. In 2005, she teamed up with singer Lisette Melendez and together under the name, "LisCyn" released the single, "I Can't Change Your Mind."

According to Cynthia's official MySpace page, she's still performing. She has performed in states such as New York, Miami, Chicago, Hawaii, and Texas. She is married with two sons.

To see Cynthia's official MySpace page, go to:

http://www.myspace.com/cynthiadreamgirl

To see a fan-made video for "Dreamboy\Dreamgirl," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebltx-vUxDM

To see a fan-made video for "Change on Me," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIORiY9JC6k

To see a fan-made video for "Endless Night," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxnKFPjxosA

To see a fan-made video for "Thief of Hearts," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRnNN6I7WXQ

To see a fan-made video for "Never Thought I'd Let You Go," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK67f5JVIY8

To see a fan-made video for "Break Up to Make Up," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qivfcoJ0bOY

To see a fan-made video for "Forever Missing You," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFujLSjeW2I

To see a fan-made video for "How I Love Him," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bczPlbUTS00

To see a fan-made video for "If I Had The Chance," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcwXwvEn-tM

To see a fan-made video for "Thinking About You," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ZO8n8ln3E

To see a fan-made video for "I Never Said," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXK3sS6JwOw


[Updated on 04\03\12]

Byran Loren

Bryan Loren (born in 1966 in Long Island, New York) is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer. He moved to South Philadelphia at a young age.

Bryan became interested in music when he was 5 years old, playing the drums and other percussion instruments. By the age of 12, he was able to compose music, became a professional session artist from the age of 15 and signed his first recording contract when he was 17 years old.

In 1981, Bryan was a session musician at Alpha International Studios where he recorded professionally under the tutelage of producer Nick Martinelli. He recorded with artists such as Nona Hendrix, Tavares & Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. For all of his early musical contributions, he was credited as "Bryan Hudson."

Bryan was a member of Fat Larry's Band where he played synthesizers and recorded on their 1982 album, "Breakin' Out" and their 1983 album, "Straight From the Heart." He was given the nickname "The Wiz" for his keyboard wizardry.

The success of the recordings sent the band on a national album tour, but Bryan was too young to join them on the road. Even though he was replaced in the band, he later recorded with Fat Larry's band again for their 1986 album, "Nice."

Bryan was also a member of music group, Cashmere where he composed music for their 1983 album, "Let the Music Turn You On" where he provided backing vocals as well.

The owner of Alpha International Studios noticed his potential and offered him a solo record deal with Philly World Records. Bryan signed the contract and began performing as "Bryan Loren" which became his professional name throughout the rest of his career.

In 1984, he released his self-titled debut album. It's unknown how or if the album made the Billboard charts at all. He performed & recorded all of the music & vocal tracks, handled executive production, mixing, and engineering on the album.

The first single, "Lollipop Luv" peaked at #105 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart and #23 on Billboard's Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 17 weeks.

The follow-up single, "Do You Really Love Me" peaked at #68 on Billboard's Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for only 7 weeks.

Throughout the '80s, he produced music for artists such as Rose Royce, Vesta Williams, Sting, Shanice, the Brothers Johnson, Sting, and Johnson & Johnson.

In 1990, Bryan produced, co-wrote and sung background vocals (along with Michael Jackson, who was uncredited) on the song, "Do the Bartman" from "The Simpsons Sing the Blues" album which became a #1 hit in the United Kingdom. Bryan played drums and other percussion instruments on Michael's "Dangerous" album.

In 1992, Bryan released his sophomore album, "Music For the New World" on Arista Records, but it was only released in Japan.

During the '90s, he continued writing & producing music for artists such as Whitney Houston, Eric Benet, Barry White, Najee, Will Downing, Rebbie Jackson, and Damion Hall.

These days, it appears that Bryan continues to produce & perform music.

To see a fan-made video for "Lollipop Luv," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEvvA3TBxrM

To see the music video for "Do You Really Love Me," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ3YQpM8XZQ


[updated on 02/26/13]

Nancy Martinez

Nancy Martinez (born on August 26, 1960 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a former female freestyle\dance singer from the 80s.

As a child, Nancy studied classical piano and started singing during high school. She also worked at clubs & parties before becoming a background singer.

In 1982, she released her first single, "Can't Believe" under the name "Nancy Martin." It's unknown how the song charted, but it was moderately successful in Canada.

During that same year, Nancy released her second single, "I'm Gonna Get Your Love" under the name "Jade." Once again, the single was moderately successful in Canada.

In 1983, she released her first album, "Lay it Down" which featured her hit single, "So Excited." During that same year, Nancy was featured on the single, "Sunshine Reggae\La Vie En Rose" with her husband, Allen Harris.

In 1986, Nancy released the single, "For Tonight" which was first released in Canada, but once it was released in the United States, Atlantic Records had no problem signing her to the label.

The single peaked at #32 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December of 1986, #2 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #2 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart in October of 1986.

During that same year, Nancy released her second album, "Not the Girl Next Door" which peaked at #178 on the Billboard 200 chart.

The follow-up single from the album, "Move Out" peaked at #12 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart in March of 1987 and #2 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

In 1987, Nancy released the single, "Can't Wait" which peaked at #17 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart in February of 1988 and #15 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

In 1989, Nancy released her third album, "Unpredictable" which was released only in Canada. The album wasn't as successful as her previous one and she had pretty much faded into obscurity in the United States.

Once Nancy was back in her hometown of Canada, she released two French-language albums: a self-titled album in 1990 and "Porquoi Tu Pars?" in 1993. After releasing the albums, she focused on background studio work and appeared on various artists' songs such as Celine Dion and Aldo Nova.

In 1997, Nancy released her sixth album, "Bird's in the House." It's unknown how or if the album was successful.

After providing vocals on various artists' albums, Nancy released her seventh and first jazz album, "Downtown" in 2004. During that same year, she was featured on Canadian rapper, K-Maro's single, "Femme Like U."

In 2006, Nancy was featured on MC Mario's single, "Not Guilty." These days, she teaches music and voice lessons at the Le Cégep Marie Victorin. She continues to sing, especially at the Lac-Leamy Casino.

To see the music video for "For Tonight," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcZ4GuaDty4

To see a fan-made video for "Move Out," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBmJHaSDC6U

To see a fan-made video for "Can't Wait," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugQ-boNX4Bk

To see a fan-made video for "Can't Believe," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkyhomWWw6g

To see a fan-made video for "I'm Gonna Get Your Love," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-iIhatL-qU



[updated on 09\09\12]