Trinere

Trinere (born Trinere Veronica Farrington in Miami, Florida) is a female freestyle\dance\pop singer from the 80's and 90's.

She wanted to be a professional singer since she was 5 years old. After graduating high school, Trinere studied music at the University of Miami, Florida.

During her college years, she was the lead singer for a popular band in Coconut Grove, Florida called "Euphoria." After completing college, Trinere worked with the late Rick James and the Mary Jane Girls.

In 1984, she met freestyle\dance\electro\hip-hop music producer, Tony "Pretty Tony" Butler in Miami and together, they were the first to create the "true" Miami sound (which is known today as freestyle music).

Trinere's first single, "Can't Get Enough" was released on Jam Packed Records, but didn't appear to make the charts at all.

In 1985, she released the single, "All Night" which peaked at #68 on Billboard's Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 9 weeks.

A year later in 1986, Trinere released her self-titled debut album on Jam Packed Records. The album didn't appear to make the Billboard charts at all.

The second single from the album, "I'll Be All You Ever Need" peaked at #5 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #32 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks.

The third single, "How Can We Be Wrong" peaked at #15 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #69 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 8 weeks.

The fourth single, "I Know You Love Me" which peaked at #69 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 8 weeks.

The last single from the album, "They're Playing Our Song" peaked at #13 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #67 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks.

In 1989, Trinere released the single, "Can't Stop The Beat" on Pandisc Records which peaked at #46 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

During that same year, Trinere and Pretty Tony welcomed a son named Brandon C. Butler.

In 1990, Trinere released her second album, "Forever Yours" which peaked at #68 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart. 

The only single from the album to chart was "I Wanted You" which peaked at #82 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 7 weeks.

In 1991, Trinere released her third album, "Games" on Luke Records. It's unknown how or if the album ever made the charts.

The title song managed to peak at #75 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 6 weeks.

In 1992, Trinere released her last album to date, "Trinere's in the House!" on Pandisc Records, which also failed to attract any attention or success.

The two singles released from the album, "Rockin' to the Rhythm" and "Alone at Last" also failed to make the charts at all. 

In 1996, Trinere's first compliation album, "Celebrating 10" was released on Warlock Records.

A cover version of freestyle singer Debbie Deb's song, "When I Hear Music" was featured on the album and released as a single, but didn't make the charts. 

After that, Trinere took a break from the music scene and had appeared to have faded into obscurity.

Her debut album was reissued in 1997 under the title "All Night (Greatest Hits)" on Hot Productions Records.

In 2005, Pandisc Records released Trinere's second compliation album, "Anthology: The Complete Hits Collection" which is available on iTunes and Amazon.com.

As of December of 2011, Trinere continues to perform live, often joining other freestyle musicians such as Stevie B. and Lisa Lisa. She performed at the 2012 Freestyle Explosion concert.

To see a fan-made video for "All Night," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awGLP-7N-6E

To see a fan-made video for "I'll Be All You Ever Need," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijEN3qzjets

To see a fan-made video for "How Can We Be Wrong," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wabeh5FMrUA

To see a fan-made video for "I Know You Love Me," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW_dZK0GKz0

To see a fan-made video for "They're Playing Our Song," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j88Vx4Bb_1M

To see a fan-made video for "Can't Stop the Beat," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XcKFid0Pgc

To see the music video for "I Wanted You," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhVzDHRZzwQ

To see the music video for "Games," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSdnqlJaz5Y

To see a fan-made video for "When I Hear Music," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42bpmONEZ8U


[updated on 09\07\12]

Lil Suzy

Lil Suzy (born Suzanne Casale in Brooklyn, New York on March 1, 1979) is a female freestyle\dance singer.

She started her career when she was five years old when an agent saw her singing cover songs by popular artists such as Madonna and Cyndi Lauper.

After that, Lil Suzy was booked to perform at New York nightspots such as Studio 54. She was signed to her first record label when she was eight years old and performed on "Star Search" in 1987, but didn't win. Around that time, she released her first single, "Randy" on Fever Records.

In 1991, twelve-year-old Lil Suzy released her debut album, "Love Can't Wait" on Warlock Records. It's unknown how or if the album ever charted.

Lil Suzy scored her first pop hit with the single, "Take Me In Your Arms" which peaked at #67 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August of 1992.

The song was certified Gold and by the end of 1992, Lil Suzy was named "Best New Dance Artist" by Billboard Magazine.

In 1993, Lil Suzy released her second album, "Back To Dance" on Warlock Records which also didn't appear to make the Billboard charts.

The album featured a cover version of Vicki Sue Robinson's song, "Turn the Beat Around." After the album's release, she and her parents started Empress Records which made Lil Suzy the youngest record label president in the music biz ever.

In 1995, Lil Suzy released her third album, "Life Goes On" which didn't appear to make the charts at all.

The first single, "Promise Me" peaked at #62 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February of 1995, #17 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #26 on Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart.

Three more singles from the album: "Now and Forever," "When I Fall in Love," and "Just Can't Get Over You" were released, but it's unknown how they made the charts.

Lil Suzy continued performing while focusing on her high school studies and even appeared on the hit talk show, "Jenny Jones."

In August of 1997, Lil Suzy released her fourth album, "Paradise." It's unknown how or if the album ever charted.

The first single released from the album, "Can't Get You Out of My Mind" peaked at #79 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August of 1997 and #14 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

The second single, "I Still Love You" peaked at #94 on the Billboard Hot 100 in November of 1998 and #32 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

The third single, "Memories" managed to peak at #105 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.

The last single from the album, "You're The Only One" in 1999. It's unknown how or if the single ever charted.

In 1999, Lil Suzy released her first compilation album, "Lil Suzy: The Megamix" that included remixes of her biggest hit songs.

In 2000, she opened her own nail & hair salon in Staten Island, New York while continuing to tour in the United States and Canada.

In 2001, Lil Suzy recorded a single, "Treat Me Right" which was a big dance hit in Canada. During that same year, a tribute fan-site to Lil Suzy called "Lil Suzy's Paradise.com" was launched. It became such a hit with fans, it eventually became her official website.

In the fall of that same year, Lil Suzy released a promo-only single, "From the Inside" under her real name "Suzanne Casale." The song was heard on KTU Radio in New York.

Later, she recorded a single called "Just a Freak" with singer Stephanie and was scheduled for release on the record label, 24\7 Records, but the label filed for bankruptcy and the single went unreleased.

In January of 2002, Lil Suzy released her second compliation album, "Lil Suzy: The Greatest Hits." During that same year, she recorded the songs "Still I Cry" and "You'll See" which were available on the "EuroFreestyle" compliation CD.

In April of 2002, Lil Suzy collaborated with freestyle musician Collage on a cover version of the Human League's hit song, "Don't You Want Me" which was released in Germany.

Near the end of 2003, Lil Suzy was engaged to her long-time boyfriend, Marc Melone. In 2004, Lil Suzy began performing throughout the United States with singers Angel, The Original Cover Girl (aka Angel from the Cover Girls) & Lisette Melendez under the name "S.A.L" and toured the country together.

During that same year, she wrote & recorded the dance track, "I'm in Love." By the end of 2005, Lil Suzy was married and she continued to perform throughout 2006.

In 2007, she gave birth to her daughter, Angelica and after taking time off, she returned to performing in 2008.

In March of 2009, Lil Suzy recorded the dance track "Dance Tonight" which was digitally released in May, becoming her first independent release. In September of 2009, she gave birth to a son named Marc Anthony.

In the spring of 2010, Lil Suzy continued to tour throughout North America as well as performing with "S.A.L." Outside the music scene, she is also a certified medical assistant and continues to perform today.

To see Lil Suzy's website & blog, go to:

http://lilsuzysparadise.blogspot.com/

To see Lil Suzy's Facebook page, go to:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lil-Suzy/39436094487

To see Lil Suzy's Twitter page, go to:
https://twitter.com/#!/singerlilsuzy

To see Lil Suzy's YouTube page, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/user/LilSuzyTV

To see a video of Lil Suzy's first single, "Randy," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiaxEbCL2cc

To see the music video for "Take Me In Your Arms," go to;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YEE_yeNIQo

To see the music video for "Turn the Beat Around," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_CS_BRyy_0

To see the music video for "When I Fall in Love," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSsppooLmv8

To see a fan-made video for "Now and Forever," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ReTGKCyjbY

To see a fan-made video for "Promise Me," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WWIiPk69Xc

To see a fan-made video for "Can't Get You Out of My Mind," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MHkO7_Moto

To see a fan-made video for "Memories," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PVkNKsQQgA

To see a fan-made video for "I Still Love You," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7WzwjtR1a8

To see a fan-made video for "You're The Only One," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhUtYlhgolE


[Updated on 04\04\12]

Jade

Jade was an all-girl R&B group from the 90s that consisted of members Joi Marshall & Tonya Kelly (from Chicago, Illinois) and Diana "Di" Reed (from Houston, Texas).

Joi was raised listening to Motown, especially Diana Ross. Tonya grew up listening to jazz singers such as Nat King Cole and Sarah Vaughan. Di sang gospel music anywhere she could.

The group (first known as JAD) originally consisted of Joi and two other members, Angie & Debbie.

After Angie and Debbie were dropped from the group, Tonya and Di were signed to the group by music producer Vassal Benford and the group's name was extended to "Jade."

In 1992, Jade was featured on the "Class Act" movie soundtrack with the song, "I Wanna Love You" which peaked at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100, #3 on Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart, #27 on Billboard's Top 40 Mainstream chart, #32 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #7 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 18 weeks.

In the U.K., the song peaked at #13 on the U.K. Singles chart.

During that same year, Jade released their debut album, "Jade to the Max" which peaked at #56 on the Billboard 200, #19 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart, and #10 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart.

In the U.K., the album managed to peak at #43 on the U.K. Albums chart.

The follow-up single, "Don't Walk Away" became their biggest hit to date, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, #5 on Billboard's Top 40 Mainstream chart, #20 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, topped Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart, and #2 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 37 weeks.

In the U.K., the song managed to peak at #7 on the U.K. Singles chart. The success of the single landed the trio television appearances on "The Tonight Show," "The Arsenio Hall Show," and "Top of the Pops" in the U.K.

Jade was featured on R&B music act, P.O.V.'s single, "All Thru the Night" which was a moderate R&B hit.

The third single from the album, "One Woman" peaked at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100, #3 on Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart, #36 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 30 weeks.

The last single from the album, "Looking For Mr. Do Right" peaked at #69 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #16 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 20 weeks. The group's debut album was certified platinum.
Due to the group's popularity, Jade was given a session on BET's "Listening Party Live" which was soon made into a CD in 1993.

The album peaked at #67 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart, but the sales for the album were unsuccessful and Jade was the only music act to have a "Listening Party" album released.

In 1994, Jade released their second and final album to date, "Mind, Body, and Song" which peaked at #80 on the Billboard 200 and #16 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single from the album, "Five-Four-Three-Two (Yo! Time Is Up)" was moderately successful, peaking at #72 on the Billboard Hot 100, #17 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, #23 on Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart, and #13 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 20 weeks.

The follow-up single, "Every Day of the Week" peaked at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100, #13 on Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart, #12 on Billboard's Top 40 Mainstream chart, and #15 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart (along with the song, "If the Mood is Right"), staying on the chart for 20 weeks.

The song was featured on the "Beverly Hills 90210: The College Years" soundtrack and the video for "Every Day of the Week" was featured during the end credits of the show.

Due to the song's success, Jade's sophomore album went Gold.

Due to mismanagement of their funding by the group's record label, Jade disbanded, but they briefly reunited to contribute the song, "Keep On Risin'" on the movie soundtrack to "The Sixth Man."

The song peaked at #50 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks.

In 2004, Joi Marshall wrote a book entitled "Answers to the 20 Most Asked Questions About the Music Business."

In 2007, she released her a gospel album called "Testimony & Praise." She was also a former A&R representative for Quincy Jones' Qwest Records label.

These days, Joi is currently starting a business called BandofBusinessWomen Network.

Di Reed is a backup singer for Rod Stewart and is also a songwriter. Tonya Kelly has her own interior design firm called Tonya Kelly & Associates, LLC.

To see Tonya Kelly's interior design website, go to:

http://www.tonyakellyllc.com/

To see Di Reed's Facebook page, go to:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Di-Reed/132279870148894

To see the music video for "I Wanna Love You," go to:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk4zURoO3qQ

To see the music video for "Don't Walk Away," go to:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCwlZgIQN1c

To see the music video for "One Woman," go to:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yuz78H_LKjM

To see the music video for "Looking For Mr. Do Right," go to:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNqFNgb2opw

To see the music video for "5-4-3-2 (Yo! Time Is Up)," go to:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsXwEAVXMDw

To see the music video for "Every Day of the Week," go to:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNmGFx0c-ck

To see a fan-made video for "If the Mood is Right," go to:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQox04FJBj0

To see a fan-made video for "Keep On Risin'," go to:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeJY4v2dDsA

[updated on 05/18/13]

Michel'le

R&B singer Michel'le (born Michel'le Toussant in 1970 in Los Angeles, California) may have a  squeaky childlike voice when it comes to talking, but when she sings, my goodness, what a voice!

She was originally the featured female vocalist on rap group World Class Wreckin' Cru's 1987 single, "Turn Off the Lights" and was later signed to late rapper Eazy-E's Ruthless Records label.
In 1989, Michel'le released her self-titled debut album which peaked at #35 on the Billboard 200 chart and #5 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart. The album was produced by DJ Yella, Laylaw, and her then-boyfriend, Dr. Dre.

Michel'le's first single, "No More Lies" became a hit, peaking at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, #7 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, topped Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #2 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart for 23 weeks. In the U.K., the song peaked at #78 on the U.K. Singles chart.

The second single from the album, "Nicety" peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100, #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 16 weeks.

The third single, "Keep Watchin'" peaked at #43 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #65 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 7 weeks.

The fourth single, "Something in My Heart" peaked at #31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 26 weeks.

The final single from the album, "If?" peaked at #22 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 12 weeks. Michel'le's debut album sold over 1.5 million copies.

In 1996, Michel'le was featured on Tha Dogg Pound's single, "Let's Play House" on Death Row Records.

In 1998, Michel'le released her second album, "Hung Jury" which was a commercial failure. She and Dr. Dre split up after he left Death Row Records.

She had a child, Marcel with Dr. Dre and later had another child, Bailei with Sug Knight, but her relationship with him was short-lived.

In 2003, Michel'le appeared on the Dysfunktional Family Soundtrack. After taking a hiatus, Michel'le began performing at live events.

In February of 2010, she began her nationwide tour including cities such as Dallas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Las Vegas, & Atlanta.

In May of that same year, while on tour, Michel'le was invited to perform at the Females of Hip Hop Awards in Los Angeles.

A year later, the Females of Hip Hop Awards honored her with the "Legendary Songstress Award."

In 2011, she released a new song entitled "Freedom to Love."

These days, Michel'le continues to tour and in 2012, she made her stage debut in the play, "Do You Trust Your Best Friend?" along with legendary R&B singer, Angela Winbush.

In addition to acting, she is also doing voice projects. She is currently working on her new project that is yet to be released.

To see Michel'le's official website, go to:
http://michel-le2010.com/

To see the music video for "Something in My Heart," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFHYBbi99jw

To see the music video for "Nicety," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6m1Vz7I0BA

To see a video of Michel'le performing "No More Lies" live on "Soul Train", go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IvtYAp7rVY

To see the music video for "If," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99fzesQ4nWc

To see the music video for "Hang Tyme," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAls9wz4gxs

To see a fan-made video for "Can I Get a Witness," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp3QTwt4JeM

To see a fan-made video for Michel'le's newest single, "Freedom to Love," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NNNSN6nQuM

To see the music video trailer for "Freedom to Love," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJLsZzq-NJE

[Updated on 05/18/13]