Guy

Guy is an R&B group from Harlem, New York that was successful in the New Jack Swing music scene of the late '80s/early '90s.

The original line-up consisted of singer/songwriters Teddy Riley, Aaron Hall, and Timmy Gatling. Teddy and Timmy were childhood friends and collaborated together in a band called Kids At Work.

As a teenager, Teddy formed his first band, Wreckx-N-Effect with his brothers, Markell Riley and Brandon Mitchell. After that, he founded Guy in 1987 with Aaron and Timmy. Under the guidance of their manager, Gene Griffin, Guy signed to Andre Harrell's Uptown Records label.

In June of 1988, Guy released their self-titled debut album which peaked at #27 on the Billboard 200 and topped Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

Timmy left the group after the album recording was completed and was replaced by Aaron's younger brother, Damion for their tour with New Edition.

The first single from the album, "Groove Me" peaked at #33 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, #17 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #4 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 20 weeks.

The second single, "Round and 'Round (Merry Go 'Round of Love)" peaked at #24 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 11 weeks.

The third single, "Teddy's Jam" peaked at #25 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, #8 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #5 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 18 weeks.

The fourth single, "I Like" peaked at #70 on the Billboard Hot 100, #36 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, #9 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #2 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 17 weeks.

The last single from the album, "Spend the Night" peaked at #35 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #15 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks.

During 1988, Teddy found himself in strong demand as a producer and songwriter. He produced Bobby Brown's "Don't Be Cruel" album which helped new jack swing music crossover into the pop mainstream. Guy would later fire their manager, Gene Griffin, claiming that he allocated funds from them.

In 1989, Teddy Riley and Guy were featured on the Spike Lee film soundtrack, "Do The Right Thing" with the track "My Fantasy" which peaked at #62 on the Billboard Hot 100, #6 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and topped Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart for a week in September of 1989, staying on the chart for 20 weeks.

Teddy continued to produce and remix for other musicians and established himself as the driving force behind the New Jack Swing music scene. Sadly in 1990, Teddy's brother, Brandon was killed in a shooting.

During that same year, Guy released their sophomore album, "The Future" which peaked at #16 on the Billboard 200 and topped Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

After the group fired their manager, it angered Aaron so much, he didn't sing on half of the album and Teddy sang lead vocals for roughly half of the album.

Things got out of hand while on tour with New Edition. Even though New Edition were headliners, Guy happened to upstage them a few times which caused a deadly rivalry that caused one of New Edition's production managers, Ronald Boyd to shoot & murder Anthony Bee, who was a member of Guy's security detail.

One of the songs from their album "Long Gone" was dedicated to Anthony and Teddy's brother, Brandon.

The first single from the album, "I Wanna Get With U" peaked at #50 on the Billboard Hot 100, #27 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, #12 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #4 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 18 weeks.

The second single, "Let's Chill" peaked at #41 on the Billboard Hot 100, #10 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #3 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks.

The third single, "Do Me Right" peaked at #47 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, #18 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #2 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 15 weeks.

The fourth single, "D-O-G Me Out" peaked at #15 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #8 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks.

The last single, "Let's Stay Together" peaked at #39 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #16 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 19 weeks.

Another single, "Her" peaked at #58 on the U.K. Singles chart, but didn't make the charts in the United States.

By the time they released the last single from their second album, Guy had split up and pursued individual endeavors. Aaron and Damion each released solo albums while Teddy started another successful music group, Blackstreet.

In 1995, Guy was featured on the "New York Undercover" soundtrack with the song, "Tell Me What You Like" which managed to peak at #66 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for only 2 weeks.

In 1999, Guy reunited to release their first album in nine years, "Guy III" which peaked at #13 on the Billboard 200 and #5 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single from the album, "Dancin'" surprisingly became their highest chart appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #19 on the chart. The song also peaked at #4 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles & Tracks chart, staying on the chart for 20 weeks.

The follow-up single, "Why You Wanna Keep Me From My Baby" peaked at #50 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, staying on the chart for 13 weeks. The album was poorly promoted and the group soon broke up. 

Since 2005, Guy has reformed periodically every now & then. Despite rumors of working on a new album, the trio has yet to release another one.

To see the music video for "Groove Me," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAu2bsV9CiQ

To see the music video for "Round and 'Round (Merry Go 'Round of Love)," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA2DOESjTz0

To see a fan-made video for "Teddy's Jam," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmJM9vth8Ws

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

To see the music video for "My Fantasy," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR4b4V-lH1I

To see the music video for "I Wanna Get With U," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnH0HGhQgyU

To see the music video for "Let's Chill," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wj8Yxa309E

To see the music video for "Do Me Right," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdFceqWv2OI

To see the music video for "D-O-G Me Out," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOG-K7ASCvA

To see the music video for "Let's Stay Together," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpGj1rEGjyw

To see a fan-made video for "Tell Me What You Like," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwlJeOA5gZA

To see the music video for "Dancin'," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MibT9cPslUU

To see a fan-made video for "Why You Wanna Keep Me From My Baby," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCs31CGWv7k

To see the music video for "Her," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpoUIzb8y80


[updated on 03/10/13]

Brenda K. Starr

Brenda K. Starr (born Brenda Joy Kaplan on October 15, 1966 in New York City, New York) is a female freestyle\dance\pop singer from the '80s.

Her father, Harvey Kaye was an original member of the 1960s band, the Spiral Starecase (who were well-known for their 1969 hit song "More Than Yesterday").

Brenda began singing when she was 8 years old and by the time she was 12 years old, she had auditioned for various television commercials as well in theater and had the opportunity to make her first music demo. She was also a member of a break-dance group called the Dynamic Dolls.

After Brenda met singer Harry Belafonte in the early '80s when she was just 14 years old, she earned a role in his 1984 film, "Beat Street." Her appearance in the movie gained some attention which led to her getting a record deal with Mirage Records.

In 1985, Brenda released her debut album "I Want Your Love" which didn't appear to make the Billboard album charts.

The first single from the album, "Pickin' Up Pieces" peaked at #9 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart in September of 1985 and #83 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for only 4 weeks. It also peaked at #9 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

The follow-up single, "Suspicion" was released, but it's unknown how or if the single ever made the charts.

In 1987, Brenda released her self-titled sophomore album on MCA Records which peaked at #57 on the Billboard 200 chart.

The first single from the album, "I Still Believe" peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July of 1988 and #14 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, becoming Brenda's highest chart appearance to date.

The Spanish-language version, "Yo Cre En Ti" peaked at #10 on Billboard's Latin Songs chart in July of 1988. Eleven years later, singer Mariah Carey's cover version of "I Still Believe" was successful on the charts.

During that time, Brenda helped Mariah Carey (who was her backup singer at the time) score a record deal with Sony\Columbia Records by giving the executive of the label, Tommy Mottola a demo tape of Mariah's to him and the rest is history.

The second single from the album, "What You See Is What You Get" which peaked at #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October of 1988, #11 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #6 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart in February of 1987.

The third single, "Breakfast in Bed" peaked at #18 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart in December of 1987 and #29 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

The Spanish-language version, "Desayuno De Amor" peaked at #6 on Billboard's Latin Songs chart in February of 1988.

Two more singles: "Straight From the Heart" and "You Should Be Loving Me" (which was featured on the soundtrack to the film "She's Out of Control") were released, but didn't make the Billboard charts at all. During that same year, Brenda contributed the song "Sweet Surrender" to the "License to Drive" movie soundtrack.

In 1991, Brenda released her sophomore album, "By Heart" on Epic Records which was a commercial flop, failing to chart at all on the Billboard charts.

Despite being considered her best English-language album and one of her best moments overall, the album didn't gain commercial success because it didn't get the same promotion that her previous one received.

The only single released was "If You Could Read My Mind" which failed to make the Billboard charts at all. She was also featured on George Lamond's song, "No Matter What" which received moderate success on the charts.

After Brenda was dropped from her record label, she worked odd jobs for several years to help support herself & her family such as working at a mall in New Jersey. In 1993, she was featured on Concept of One's single, "So in Love."

To help revive her career, Brenda learned Spanish and switched to performing salsa, tropical & Latin pop music.

In 1997, she released her first Spanish-language album,"Te Sigo Esperando" on Platano Records. It's unknown how or if the album ever charted.

The single, "Herida" became a hit, peaking at #1 on Billboard's Latin Tropical\Salsa Airplay chart, #28 on Billboard's Latin Songs chart in May of 1997, and #14 on Billboard's Latin Pop Songs chart in April of 1997.

In 1998, Brenda released her fourth album, "No lo Voy a Olvidar" which didn't appear to make the charts at all.

The first single, "Si Me Preguntan Por Tí" peaked at #31 on Billboard's Latin Songs chart in April of 1998. The second single from the album, "Senor Amante" peaked at #37 on Billboard's Latin Songs chart in January of 1999.

A remake of "I Still Believe" entitled "Creo en Tí" peaked at #20 on Billboard's Latin Tropical\Salsa Airplay chart. 

In 2000, Brenda released her fifth album, "Petalos de Fuego" which also didn't make the Billboard album charts. The title song peaked at #15 on Billboard's Tropical Songs chart in April of 2000.

In 2002, Brenda released her sixth album, "Temptation" which peaked at #28 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart and #3 on Billboard's Tropical\Salsa Albums chart.

The album won a Latin Grammy Award for "Best Salsa Album" & the title song peaked at #3 on Billboard's Tropical Songs chart in April of 2002.

The follow-up single, "Por Es Hombre" featuring Tito Nieves & Victor Manuelle, peaked at #1 on Billboard's Latin Tropical\Salsa Airplay chart, #11 on Billboard's Latin Songs chart & #33 on Billboard's Latin Pop Songs chart in May of 2002.

The single won another Latin Grammy Award for "Best Salsa Single." The last single, "Rabia" peaked at #11 on Billboard's Latin Tropical\Salsa Airplay chart.

In 2005, Brenda released her seventh album "Atrevete a Olvidarme" which peaked at #9 on Billboard's Top Tropical Albums chart.

The single, "Tu Eres" peaked at #19 on Billboard's Latin Tropical Airplay chart and earned her a nomination for "Best Salsa Single" at the 2006 Billboard Latin Music Awards. The title song also managed to peak at #21 on Billboard's Latin Tropical Airplay chart.

After leaving the Sony Record Label, Brenda took a hiatus from the music scene, raising her family and hosted her own radio show called "Under the Stars with Brenda K. Starr" on New York radio station Mix 102.7.

In 2011, she released her first single in ten years called "Body of Proof." In 2016, her daughter, Gianna Isabella was a contestant during the final season of "American Idol" where she made it to the top 10 before she was eliminated from the competition.

These days, Brenda continues to be active in the music business. In 2017, she released a new single called "Amor Mio" (which is available on CD Baby).

To see Brenda's official website, go to:
http://www.brendakstarr.com/

To see the music video for "I Still Believe," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI8gsPnCISY

To see the music video for "Breakfast in Bed," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXrFTen2FeQ

To see a video of Brenda performing "What You See Is What You Get" live, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6PF_kiFmYA

To see a video of Brenda performing "Straight From the Heart" live, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j20DgZEyVlk

To see a video of Brenda performing "You Should Be Loving Me" live, go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Enveug-gwOU

To see a fan-made video for "Pickin' Up Pieces," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5UwU-_8DCo

To see a fan-made video for "Suspicion," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfiU4_BFtRY


[Updated on September 22, 2017]

Sly Fox

Sly Fox was a biracial pop/dance duo that consisted of Gary "Mudbone" Cooper (born on August 20, 1957 in Kansas City, Kansas) and Michael Camacho (born on November 28, 1958 in Los Angeles, California).

Gary was a former vocalist with Parliament-Funkadelic. The duo was formed by British music producer, Ted Currier and they presented as wholesome, clean-living teen idols.

In 1985, Sly Fox released their only album, "Let's Go All the Way" on Capitol Records, which peaked at #31 on the Billboard 200 and #34 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The title song became the duo's biggest hit to date, peaking at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #57 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 9 weeks. In the U.K., the song peaked at #3 on the U.K. Singles chart.

The follow-up single, "Como Tu Te Llama?" peaked at #13 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, but failed to make the Billboard Hot 100.

The last single, "Stay True" peaked at a low #94 on the Billboard Hot 100. After that, the duo split up and went on to separate music careers.

These days, Gary Cooper is still involved in the music business and in 2006, he released his solo album, "Fresh Mud" which was a collaboration with Dave Stewart.

As for Michael Camacho, he has concentrated on jazz music and released his solo album, "Just For You" in 2006 which is available on CD Baby.

To see the music video for "Let's Go All the Way," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpHR3lDoyog

To see a fan-made video for "Como Tu Te Llama?," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw4ZK7l69xA

To see a fan-made video for "Stay True," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ8CHo6JM5s


[updated on 03/09/13]

Regina

Regina (born Regina Richards on April 22, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York) was a female dance/pop singer from the '80s. She graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in 1975 with a degree in theatre.

Regina started her musical career as part of the punk and new-wave music scenes in New York. In 1981, she released an album under the name Regina Richards and Red Hot on A&M Records followed by a solo single, "Deep Dreaming."

Initially, Regina wished to pursue success in the mainstream style as a songwriter with the idea that her work as a performer would remain in an alternative music vein.

She co-wrote the song, "Baby Love" with Stephen Bray (who was a frequent collaborator with Madonna). Regina wanted someone else to sing the song, but her record label, Atlantic Records told her to sing the song herself.

In 1986, "Baby Love" became Regina's first single and became a hit, peaking at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100, #3 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, #30 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 18 weeks, and topped Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart for 2 weeks. In the U.K., the song peaked at #58 on the U.K. Singles chart.

During that same year, Regina released her debut album, "Curiosity" which peaked at #102 on the Billboard 200.

The follow-up single, "Beat of Love" peaked at #40 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart and #22 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

The last single, "Head On" made some impact on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, but it's unknown how it charted. In 1987, Regina took part in an anti-drug public service announcement with McGruff the Crime Dog.

In 1988, Regina released the single, "Extraordinary Love" which peaked at #11 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart and #28 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart. Her second album "Best Kept Secret" was planned, but never released.

In 1990, she released the single, "Track You Down" on Centurion Records, but it made no impact on the charts and after that, it seemed as if she faded into obscurity.

These days, Regina (who goes by the name Regina Lee) is married to a pediatric neurosurgeon & resides in Austin, Texas with her four kids.

To see the music video for "Baby Love," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i7f-Fv4X24

To see a video of Regina performing "Beat of Love" live, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQAU43jh8kc

To see a fan-made video for "Head On," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=967t5CDaovs

To see a fan-made video for "Extraordinary Love," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZoZLxPQqT0

To see a fan-made video for "Track You Down," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swg7N_SEqOI


[updated on 03/09/13]

Oaktown's 3.5.7.

Oaktown 3.5.7 were a female hip-hop/rap group from the late 80s/early 90s. They were formed by MC Hammer in 1989 and the members of the group consisted of Phyllis "Lil' P" Charles, Tabatha "Terrible T" King, and Djuana "Sweet L.D." Johnican.

The name "Oaktown" is a nickname for Oaktown, California and .357 Magnum was chosen to represent their powerful dance moves.

The girls began their career in the music & entertainment industry as background dancers for MC Hammer. While performing with him on stage, Lil' P, Terrible T, and Sweet L.D. gave an excellent show. They were featured in his music videos for "Pump it Up," "Let's Get it Started," and "Turn This Mutha Out."

The trio's performances as dancers and their creativity as lyricists drew interest from MC Hammer around the time when he was searching for a female singing group to create.

After hearing Lil' P rapping on the microphone rehearsing for a dancing show, he decided to present the idea to the girls about becoming singers and shortly after this suggestion, Oaktown 3.5.7. was formed.

In 1989, Oaktown's 3.5.7. released their debut album, "Wild & Loose" which peaked at #126 on the Billboard 200 and #23 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single, "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah" peaked at #9 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart. When it was time to film the video for the song, Lil' P left the group to get married and two new members, Sweet P and VC were added to the group, making it a quartet.

After the first single, VC broke her leg and never returned to the group while Sweet P left to replace Sassy C of JJ Fad.

By the time the second single, "3-5-7 Straight at You" was released, the group was down to a duo: Terrible T and Sweet LD. The single started to get heavy video and club play which prompted two more singles from the album to be released.

The first of the two singles, "Juicy Gotcha Crazy" (featuring guest vocals by B Angie B) peaked at #7 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart, #48 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #42 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks.

The last single from the album, "We Like It" peaked at #20 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart, #23 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, #41 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #79 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 6 weeks.

In 1991, after a brief hiatus, Oaktown's 3.5.7. released their second album, "Fully Loaded" which saw the girls taking more control over their image and music, ushering in a brand new sexy look and sound.

The first single from the album, "Turn it Up" peaked at #66 on the Billboard Hot 100, #19 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart, #46 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, #35 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #18 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 14 weeks.

The second single, "It's Not Your Money" peaked at #53 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 11 weeks.

The last single from the album, "Honey" peaked at #44 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 9 weeks.

According to the Milk Carton Pop Stars blog, there was a tenative release date for a follow up EP entitled "Fila Treatment," but it was never released. Due to internal conflict between the management and record company representing the duo, they were released from their management and record contract in 1992.

After that, it seemed as if Oaktown 3.5.7. faded into obscurity, but according to a comment I received from Sweet L.D. (now under the name Suhayla Sabir) back in 2010, all three members are doing well.

These days, Sweet L.D. resides in Fort Worth, Texas with her husband and two of her three sons. Her oldest son, Dijuan Muldrew is pursuing his passion in music.

She continues to be active in the music business and her single, "Get Up On It" is available on iTunes and Amazon.com. She and Phyllis (or "Lil' P") continue to perform together.

To see Oaktown 3.5.7's official Facebook page, go to:
https://www.facebook.com/realoaktowns357#!/realoaktowns357

To follow Sweet L.D. on Twitter, go to:
http://www.twitter.com/@SweetLD357

To follow Lil' P on Twitter, go to:
https://twitter.com/Oaktowns357lilp

To see Oaktown 3.5.7.'s YouTube page, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/officialoaktown357

To see the music video for "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfrJ2qL6gCs

To see the music video for "3.5.7. Straight At You," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oORkYGjL26s

To see the music video for "Juicy Gotcha Krazy," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a8Zu8I8yT0

To see the music video for "We Like It," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Piqz0jPFJ_Y

To see the music video for "Turn it Up," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TICElUqqpl0

To see the music video for "Honey," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTNn6Irxoag


[updated on 03/09/13]

J.J. Fad

J.J. Fad is a female hip-hop/rap group from Rialto, California.

Their name was originally an acronym of the original group members' given names, but it was later changed to stand for "Just Jammin Fresh and Def." They became one of the original acts signed to rapper Eazy-E's Ruthless Records label.

The group was first formed in 1985 with members Juana "MC J.B." Burns, Dania "Baby-D" Birks, Anna "Lady Anna" Cash, Fatima "O.G. Rocker" Shaheed & Juanita "Crazy J" Lee.

In 1987, JJ Fad released their debut single "Anotha Ho" (which took jabs at female rapper Roxanne Shante). It's unknown how or if the single ever charted at all, but the b-side of the single would feature their future hit song "Supersonic."

Due to financial & management issues, Anna, Fatima & Juanita left the group. The remaining members, MC J.B. and Baby-D were later joined by Michelle "Sassy C" and DJ Train.

In 1988, the trio re-recorded & re-released "Supersonic" as the a-side this time which sold 400,000 copies independently before Eazy-E and the group's music manager Jerry Heller secured them a major-label record deal with Atco Records.

In July of that same year, J.J. Fad released their debut album "Supersonic: The Album" which peaked at #49 on the Billboard 200 and #20 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart. It was produced by Dr. Dre, DJ Yella & Arabian Prince.

The album was certified Gold by the RIAA and received a Grammy nomination.

The title song became a hit for the trio, peaking at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100, #22 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart (staying on the chart for 14 weeks), #10 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play Singles chart and topped Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

Due to the success of the song, it was certified Gold by the RIAA and received a Grammy nomination as well. In 2006, female singer\actress Fergie used an interpolation of the track in her song "Fergalicious."

The follow-up single from the album "Way Out" peaked at #61 on the Billboard Hot 100, #51 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart (which stayed on the chart for 8 weeks) and #10 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

The last single released from the album "Is It Love" peaked at #92 on the Billboard Hot 100, but didn't appear to make the R&B charts.

In 1991, J.J. Fad released their sophomore album "Not Just a Fad" which was produced by DJ Yella and overseen by Eazy-E.

The album failed to gain any success on the charts nor did the two singles released from the album: "Be Good Ta Me" and "We In the House."

Shortly after the release of "Not Just a Fad," J.J. Fad disbanded in 1992 and spent the next couple of years raising their respective families. Sadly in 1994, DJ Train passed away from smoke inhalation.

After spending almost two decades out of the music business, J.J. Fad reunited in 2009. These days, the trio performs at old-school and freestyle concerts.

To see J.J. Fad's official website, go to:
http://uncle-louie.com/jjfad/home.html

To see J.J. Fad's official Facebook page, go to:
https://www.facebook.com/JJFAD123/

To see the music video for "Supersonic," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3nPLoODtGU

To see a fan-made video for "Way Out," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcdmq8YRuTs

To see the music video for "Is It Love," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhsOBeplnJI

To see the music video for "Be Good Ta Me," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_UYobi2bZ4

To see the music video for "We In the House," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5TeiBjW8wI

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

To see a fan-made video for the original version of "Supersonic," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2QZEuu2n18


[updated on September 22, 2017]