Tara Kemp

Tara Kemp (born Tara Leslye Kemp on May 11, 1964 in Livermore, California) is a female R&B/pop singer from the 90s.

In 1990, she released her debut single, "Hold You Tight" which became her biggest hit to date, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, #15 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, #4 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 19 weeks, and topped Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

A year later in 1991, Tara released her self-titled debut album on Giant Records, peaking at #109 on the Billboard 200 and #34 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The follow-up single from the album, "Piece of My Heart" peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, #26 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #47 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 9 weeks.

 The last single from the album, "Too Much" flopped, peaking at a low #95 on the Billboard Hot 100. Tara was featured on the "Class Act" movie soundtrack and the "Beverly Hills 90210" tv soundtrack.

Giant Records later folded leaving not only Tara, but labelmates Jeremy Jordan, Jade, & Color Me Badd without record contracts.

In 1994, she released her last single to date, "Come Correct" on Nerve Records, but didn't appear to make much impact.

After that, it seemed as if Tara has faded into obscurity, but according to the Isle of Deserted Pop Stars, she is working on a new dance music single.

To see the music video for "Hold You Tight," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeZ3QV_IJXc

To see the music video for "Piece of My Heart," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-MZ6GvSPTc

To see a fan-made video for "Too Much," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEK10N4Djzc

To see a fan-made video for "Come Correct," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdVhs4C1Rlk


[updated on 03/22/13]

Seduction

Seduction was an all-female freestyle\dance-pop group from the 90's that was created by Robert Clivillés and David Cole (of C&C Music Factory).    

The group was originaly intended as a studio project and the first single, "Seduction" (later retitled "Seduction's Theme") that featured vocals by Carol Cooper & was released to dance clubs.

The single managed to peak at #17 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart in February of 1989 and #10 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart. The song also peaked at #87 on the U.K. Singles chart.

After the success of the single, Cole and Clivillés assembled a group of girls who displayed talent, sex appeal and multiformat potential.

The girls that chosen were April Harris (born on March 25, 1967), Michelle Visage (born Michelle Shupack on September 20, 1968 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey), and Idalis DeLeon (born June 15, 1966).

In October of 1989, Seduction released their only album, "Nothing Matters Without Love" which peaked at #36 on the Billboard 200 and #28 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

Their second single, "You're My One and Only (True Love)" peaked at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October of 1989, #3 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart in August of 1989, #2 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #56 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart in August of 1989, staying on the chart for 11 weeks. The song also peaked at #92 on the U.K. Singles chart.

The third single from the album and biggest hit to date, "Two To Make it Right" peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February of 1990 and topped Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart and Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart for a week in January of 1990. The song also peaked at #79 on the U.K. Singles chart.

The fourth single, a cover version of Taana Gardner's hit dance song, "Heartbeat" peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April of 1990, #3 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #21 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart in February of 1990, staying on the chart for 16 weeks. In the U.K., the song peaked at #75 on the U.K. Singles chart.

The fifth single from the album, "Could This Be Love" peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August of 1990, #21 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart in September of 1990, and #38 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart in July of 1990, staying on the chart for 10 weeks.

The last single from the album, "Breakdown" peaked at #82 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October of 1990, #20 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #4 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles chart.

By mid-1990, Idalis left the group and was replaced by Sinoa Loren (born on December 6, 1966). During that same year, Michelle was featured on freestyle group TKA's top 10 dance hit, "Crash (Have Some Fun)."

In 1992, Michelle provided lead vocals for dance act The S.O.U.L. S.Y.S.T.E.M. on their #1 dance hit, "It's Gonna Be a Lovely Day" which was also featured on "The Bodyguard" movie soundtrack After the success of their only album, Seduction parted ways in 1991.

Despite their breakup, the members of the group have still managed to keep themselves busy in the entertainment business.

Idalis became an MTV VJ and also appeared as an actress on shows such as "Six Feet Under," "Nip Tuck," & "Burn Notice." She also appeared in the movies "Running Scared" and "Vicious Circle." These days, Idalis runs an entertainment firm called iDalis Media.com.

Michelle works as a radio DJ and is the host of the Sunny 104.3 Morning Show on WEAT-FM in West Palm Beach, Florida. Since January of 2011, she is the third permanent panel judge on the Logo cable network television show, "RuPaul's Drag Race."

Sinoa provided vocals on two movie soundtracks: "Carlito's Way" and "The Shadow." She has written and recorded several dance songs that have been played throughout South America and Mexico.

These days, she is working with an original music group called SKY (which is a tribute to Seduction). Along with Sinoa, the group also features Karmine and Yassmin Alers.

April earned a B.A. from Howard University's School of Communication. She also performed in various plays.

In 2004, she established AVH Entertainment, LLC, which is a music & television production company. She also owns the rights to the name "Seduction" and reassembled the group with two new members, Maria Flora and Eunice Quinones (also known as Miss New York Latina 2006).

The new line-up of Seduction released two albums under April's record label: "Feel Brand New" and "The Hits & More." April's current projects in development include a television show geared towards teenagers.

To see the music video for "It Takes Two," go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COKtraspl0k

To see the music video for "You're My One and Only (True Love)," go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IBJlUWDy9c

To see the music video for "Could This Be Love," go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znP7ozfJK5o

To see the music video for "Heartbeat," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUqxga3OARU

To see a fan-made video for "Breakdown," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1zVgGOYBNg

[updated on 09\09\12]

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Eugene Wilde

Eugene Wilde (born Ronald Broomfield on December 6, 1961 in Miami, Florida) is a male R&B singer from the '80s and early '90s.

Eugene began singing when he was 5 years old and was part of a family group called La Voyage, who performed in local clubs. The group later changed its name to Tight Connection and then Simplicious. In 1979, he released an album on Curtom Records under the name "Ron Broomfield" as a member of music group, Today, Tomorrow, Forever.

Eugene changed his name to "Eugene Wilde" after seeing an advertisement in the paper for a night club called Wilde Flowers.

In 1984, he signed to Philly World Records and released his self-titled debut album which peaked at #97 on the Billboard 200 and #14 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart. In the United Kingdom, the album charted at #67 on the U.K. Albums chart.

The first single from the album, "Gotta Get You Home Tonight" which peaked at #83 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart for a week in early 1985, staying on the chart for 23 weeks. In the U.K., the song peaked at #18 on the U.K. Singles chart, staying on the chart for 9 weeks.

The second single from the album, "Rainbow" peaked at #22 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 15 weeks.

The third single, "Chey Chey Kule" peaked at #69 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 7 weeks and #83 on the U.K. Singles chart.

The last single, "Personality" was released, but it's unknown how or if the single made the charts at all.

In 1985, Eugene released his second album, "Serenade" which peaked at #17 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single, "Don't Say No Tonight" peaked at #76 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became Eugene's second number-one R&B hit, topping Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart for 3 weeks. In the U.K., the song peaked at #80 on the U.K. Singles chart, staying on the chart for 3 weeks.

The second single, "Diana" peaked at #10 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 15 weeks.

The last single from the album, "30 Mins to Talk" which peaked at #79 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles, staying on the chart for 4 weeks.

He was featured in the movie, "Rappin'" and its soundtrack with Joanna Gardner on the track, "True Love Never Dies." His career came to a brief halt when Philly World Records folded.

In 1987, Eugene appeared on Sheena Easton's album "No Sound But a Heart" on the duet "What if We Fall in Love." He also appeared on music group, Cabo Frio's album and sung two lead vocals.

In 1989, Eugene released his third album, "I Choose You (Tonight)" on MCA Records. The album didn't make the Billboard album charts.

The first single, "I Can't Stop (This Feeling)" peaked at #35 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 8 weeks.

The second single, "Ain't Nobody's Business" peaked at #50 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 9 weeks.

The title song peaked at #56 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 9 weeks. Eugene later ran an independent record label, Wilde City Records in Florida.

In 1992, Eugene released his fourth album, "How About Tonight" which also didn't appear to make Billboard's album charts.

The title song managed to peak at #17 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 13 weeks.

The follow-up single, "Special Feelings" was released, but didn't make the charts at all. In the 90s, Eugene found success as a songwriter, writing songs for the Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, and Victoria Beckham.

In 2011, he released his latest album in 16 years, "Get Comfortable" which is available on CD Baby and iTunes.

To see the music video for "Gotta Get You Home Tonight," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOwvU2DGBF8

To see a fan-made video for "Rainbow," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwBTiq7_xuw

To see a fan-made video for "Chey Chey Kule," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwBs7IutXtc

To see a fan-made video for "Personality," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foJo-KxTGtE

To see the music video for "Don't Say No Tonight," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbWDcLOHmqI

To see the music video for "Diana," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6YwGXzNyJI

To see the music video for "30 Mins to Talk," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbfV8zBBFeI

To see a fan-made video for "I Can't Stop (This Feeling)," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewq_Y36u0X0

To see a fan-made video for "Ain't Nobody's Business," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elq2KtQDX1Q

To see a fan-made video for "I Choose You (Tonight)," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgPeG-fISyE

To see the music video for "How About Tonight," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IaJDSKGVfk

To see a fan-made video for "Special Feelings," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ySPWf3jwzc


[updated on 02/23/13]

Joanna Gardner

Joanna Gardner (born in 1962 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a female R&B singer from the 80s. She is the daughter of a police force mechanic and a community director for a nursing concern.

When Joanna was 16 years old, she decided to start singing full-time. She formed her own group called Joanna's Band and they performed at her mother's nightclub where she also worked as a barmaid during the weekends.

While working a part-time job at a jeweller's shop, Joanna met British music group, Loose Ends, who were recording in Philadelphia with producer Nick Martinelli.

Impressed by Joanna's voice, Nick got her a recording contract with Philly World Records within 5 days. She made her singing debut on the song, "Today's Your Lucky Day" with singer Harold Melvin and appeared on Loose Ends' album, "So Where Are You."

In 1985, Joanna released her self-titled debut album on Philly World Records. It's unknown how or if the album made the charts at all.

The only single to chart was "Watching You," which peaked at #77 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 5 weeks.

Joanna's other songs "Pick Up the Pieces," "We Can Make It," "Special Feelings," and "I Could Never Love Another Like You" was a hit with UK soul music fans while Joanna was on tour with Loose Ends in London.

During that same year, Joanna appeared in the movie, "Rappin'" singing a duet with Eugene Wilde entitled "First Love Never Dies." The song was also featured on the movie's soundtrack.

After that, nothing much was heard from her and it seemed as if she faded into obscurity. These days, Joanna resides in Philadelphia doing well, has two children and continues to sing.

To see a fan-made video for "Watching You," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVsFS5xQOas


[updated on 02/23/13]

Jenny Burton

Jenny Burton (born on November 18, 1957 in Brooklyn, New York) was a female dance\R&B singer from the 80s.

Jenny was raised as a foster child and became interested in music while in high school. In 1970, she worked as a receptionist for the Bell Record Company.

After a recording session, the producer needed a singer & Jenny volunteered. Her first recording was a song entitled "Nobody Loves Me Like I Do" with singer Dooley Silverspoon. She was also featured on a single entitled "American Music (Made In The U.S.A.)" with Dooley as well & also worked as a background singer.

In 1983, Jenny teamed up with dance music group, C-Bank. Their single, "One More Shot" became a hit, peaking at #5 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart and #87 on Billboard's Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 4 weeks.

After that, Jenny went solo and signed with Atlantic Records. She also married Broadway songwriter, Peter Link, who owned his own recording studio & publishing company.

During that same year, Jenny released her debut solo album, "In Black and White" which peaked at #181 on the Billboard 200 and #50 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single from the album, "Remember What You Like" peaked at #81 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #21 on Billboard's Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 17 weeks.

The follow-up single, "Rock Steady" peaked at #88 on Billboard's Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for only 3 weeks.

In 1984, Jenny was featured on the "Beat Street" movie soundtrack with the songs "It's Alright By Me" and "Strangers in a Strange World" with singer Patrick Jude, which peaked at #54 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In 1985, Jenny released her self-titled sophomore album which peaked at #45 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single, "Bad Habits" topped Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart for a week in March of 1985.

The song also managed to peak at #101 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100, # 10 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles chart and #19 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 15 weeks. It also managed to cross over in the United Kingdom, peaking at #68 on the U.K. Singles chart for 8 weeks.

The follow-up single from the album, "Dancing For My Love" peaked at #46 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.

In 1986, Jenny released her third album, "Souvenirs" which was produced by her husband, Peter Link. It's unknown how or if the album made the charts.

The only single to chart was "Do You Want it Bad Enuff" which peaked at #68 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 9 weeks.

After that, it seemed as if Jenny faded into obscurity, but she later moved into gospel & inspirational music.

She and her husband, Peter created the Jenny Burton Experience, which ran for 7 years to sold-out standing room only audiences at New York City's "Don't Tell Mama." They have opened for various artists as well.

These days, Jenny continues to perform gospel & inspirational music. Her latest CD is "Reaching Out From the Inside."

To see a fan-made video for "One More Shot," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sYpMknvEvE

To see a fan-made video for "Remember What You Like," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91eAPsP7Tr8

To see a fan-made video for "Rock Steady," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USqRTUjJc4k

To see the music video for "Bad Habits," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC2jd0CuiHs

To see the music video for "Strangers in a Strange World," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAcePeSN0s4

To see a fan-made video for "Dancing For My Love," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHUGrQWl-dA

To see a fan-made video for "Do You Want it Bad Enuff," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4VZJlLk9oQ


[updated on 04\08\2016]