Perfect Gentlemen

Perfect Gentlemen were an R&B group from Boston, Massachusetts. They were formed by Maurice Starr (who discovered New Edition and New Kids on the Block) in 1988.

The original lineup consisted of Corey Blakely, Tyrone Sutton, and Maurice Starr Jr. (Maurice Starr's son). They toured the United States with New Kids on the Block.

In 1990, Perfect Gentlemen released their debut album, "Rated P.G." which peaked at #72 on the Billboard 200 chart and #39 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The trio's first single and biggest hit to date, "Ooh La La (I Can't Get Over You)" peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #12 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart staying on the chart for 13 weeks.

The follow-up single, "One More Chance" peaked at #33 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 9 weeks.

After Perfect Gentlemen's debut album was released, Tyrone Sutton left the group and Miles Wheeler & Stephen Starr (Maurice's brother) joined the group, making it a quartet.

In 1993, Perfect Gentlemen released their self-titled album which didn't appear to make the charts at all.

The only singles released:  "Don't Forget to Call" and "I Need You" failed to make any impact on the charts and after that, the group faded into obscurity

These days, the guys have kept themselves busy. Corey joined the U.S. military. Miles goes under the name "Masspike" and has released 5 mixtapes.

Maurice and Stephen have started the band, The Muzik Makerz. Tyrone started his own clothing line called Breakfast Club.

To see the Musik Makerz's Facebook page, go to:
https://www.facebook.com/muzikmakerz

To see the Musik Makerz's MySpace page, go to:
http://www.myspace.com/themuzikmakerz1

To follow the Musik Makerz on Twitter, go to:
http://twitter.com/@themuzikmakerz

To see the music video for "Ooh La La (I Can't Get Over You)," go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYq99V_TfZw

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txt9jj4trNQ

To see the music video for "Move Me Groove Me," go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS8RjUjNvTA

To see the music video for "Don't Forget to Call," go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS2FxEtV0MA

To see the music video for "I Need You (Show Me Love)," go to:

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

[updated on 05\19\13]

BlackGirl

BlackGirl were an R&B group from Atlanta, Georgia that consisted of Pam Copeland, Nycolia "Tye-V" Turman, and Rochelle Stuart.

The group formed in 1992 and were signed to the Kaper/RCA/BMG record label.

In 1994, the group released their debut album, "Treat U Right" which peaked at #46 on Billboard's R&B Albums and #17 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart.

The first single from the album, "Krazy" peaked at #91 on the Billboard Hot 100, #40 on Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart, and #37 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 15 weeks.

The second single, "90's Girl" peaked at #71 on the Billboard Hot 100, #16 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #13 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 20 weeks.

The song also peaked at #23 on the U.K. Singles chart and was a top 10 hit in Japan. It was even on Jet Magazine's "Top 20" list.

In late 1994, Chrysler requested Blackgirl to sing special lyrics of the song for a popular television advertisement.

By the time "90's Girl" was released, BlackGirl's debut album had US sales of over 200,000 units. They were nominated for three Billboard Music Awards: "R&B Singles Artist of the Year," "Top R&B Single of the Year-Airplay" and "Top R&B Single of the Year" for "90s Girl."

The third single, "Where Did We Go Wrong" peaked at #118 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart and #39 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 20 weeks.

By the end of 1994, Blackgirl toured the U.S. with R&B singer R. Kelly for a 6-week tour, appeared on "Soul Train," and released the holiday single "Give Love on Christmas Day/Christmas Time."

They also appeared on the "Panther" movie soundtrack with the hit single "Freedom" featuring artists such as Mary J. Blige, Vanessa Williams, For Real, SWV, En Vogue, and Aaliyah.

BlackGirl's last single from the album, "Let's Do It Again" peaked at #113 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, #39 on Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart, and #25 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 12 weeks.

In 1995, BlackGirl earned two Soul Train Award nominations for "Single of the Year" for "Let's Do Again" and "Album of the Year" for their debut album.

In late 1995, the group appeared on Questionmark Asylum's single, "Hey, Look Away." At the end of the year, they performed with Chuck Berry at the Apollo Theater Hall of Fame ceremony.

In 1996, BlackGirl went their separate ways and faded into obscurity.

Rochelle Stuart (now Rochelle Morgan) released a gospel album in 2010 entitled "I Choose Jesus." It is unknown what Nycolia Turman and Pam Copeland are up to today.

To see the music video for "Krazy," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HVYh4iSn7k

To see the music video for "90's Girl," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf1_apP84Zg

To see the music video for "Where Did We Go Wrong," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRUGd7w0-NA

To see a fan-made video for "Let's Do It Again," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUEsUkUqaXI

[updated on 05\19\13]

Nuttin' Nyce

Nuttin' Nyce was an R&B trio from Sacramento, California that originally consisted of LaTeece "Teece" Wallace, Onnie Ponder, and Liz Burnett.

Teece was a former member of dance trio, Get Busy Girls. The girls were originally members of the five-piece music group, Attitude, but after losing two members of the group, they became Nuttin' Nyce.

In 1993, Liz was replaced by Eboni Foster. The group was spotted by Pocketown Records A&R man, Rodney Ellis in a Los Angeles club and signed the group to the label as its first act.

During that same year, the group released their debut album, "Down 4 Whateva" which peaked at #34 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart and #10 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart.

The album was described by critics as "full of sexual innuendo and laviscious posturing" and "stacked with passionate ballads, boomin' beats and lascivious posturing."

The first single, "In My Nature" peaked at #83 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #52 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 9 weeks.

Nuttin' Nyce was featured on Hi-Five's single, "What Can I Say To You (To Justify My Love)" which was a moderate R&B hit.

The title song peaked at #92 on the Billboard Hot 100, #38 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #43 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks. In the U.K., the song peaked at #62 on the U.K. Singles chart. 

The song was featured on the "A Low Down Dirty Shame" movie soundtrack.

The third single, a cover version of Vanity 6's "Nasty Girl" peaked at #39 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. 

The last single, "Froggy Style" peaked at #63 on the Billboard Hot 100, #21 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #25 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks. In the U.K., the song peaked at #68 on the U.K. Singles chart.

In 1996, Nuttin' Nyce officially disbanded due to the girls pursuing individual solo careers.

Eboni Foster signed a record deal with MCA Records. In 1998, she released her debut solo album, "Just What You Want" and scored a moderate hit with the song "Crazy For You."

In 2007, Eboni independently released the EP, "The Rules of Life" via MySpace. As of 2013, she stated that she is working on her third studio project.

Teece Wallace is a member of the Divadom Entertainment Group. It is unknown what Onnie Ponder is up to today.

To see the music video for "In My Nature," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7VZ_ue3JoQ

To see a fan-made video for "Down 4 Whateva," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_gqbUSiM40

To see a fan-made video for "Nasty Girl," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6Gtj6UcdrI

To see the music video for "Froggie Style," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJHq4f97-z8

As a bonus, here is the music video for Hi-Five and Nuttin' Nyce's song, "What Can I Say To You (To Justify My Love)":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPHZDZ2V6rQ


 [updated on 05/18/13]

Nikki D.

Nikki D (born Nichelle Strong on September 10, 1968 in Los Angeles, California) is a female hip-hop rapper from the late 80s/early 90s.

 In 1989, she was the first female rapper to sign to Def Jam Recordings. She appeared on R&B singer Alyson Williams' single, "My Love is So Raw" and toured in Europe with her for a year.

In 1991, Nikki D released her debut album, "Daddy's Little Girl" which peaked at #54 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The title song became a hit, peaking at #19 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, #10 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, topped Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart, and #31 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 13 weeks. In the U.K., the song peaked at #75 on the U.K. Singles chart.

The follow-up singles: "Lettin' Off Steam," "Hang on Kid," and "Wasted" didn't appear to make the Billboard charts.

In 1993, Nikki D was featured on the compliation album, "Roll Wit Tha Flava" with the song, "Freak Out" which peaked at #20 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart.

These days, Nikki is the marketing manager at Phat Fashions, which is the apparel company that houses Phat Farm, Baby Phat and Atman.

To see the music video for "Daddy's Little Girl," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDScONyyQKo

To see the music video for "Wasted," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X_iYR4vq1c

To see the music video for "Lettin' Off Steam," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_5KsZjOlXk

To see the music video for "Freak Out," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_7WpBr8ON4



[updated on 05/18/13]

Johnny Kemp

Johnny Kemp (born in 1959 in Nassau, Bahamas) was a male R&B singer from the '80s.

He started singing in nightclubs in the Bahamas at the age of 13. In 1979, he moved to Harlem, New York and was a member of a band called Kinky Fox. While in New York, Johnny developed his skills as a dancer, songwriter and actor.

In 1986, Johnny released his self-titled debut album on Columbia Records, which peaked at #36 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The only single to chart from the album was "Just Another Lover" which peaked at #26 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, #35 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #14 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 17 weeks.

In 1988, Johnny released his sophomore album, "Secrets of Flying" which peaked at #68 on the Billboard 200 and #4 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

Johnny scored his biggest hit with the single, "Just Got Paid" which peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100, topped Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play and Maxi-Singles Sales charts, and topped Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart for 2 weeks, staying on the chart for 23 weeks. In the U.K., the song peaked at #68 on the U.K. Singles chart.

"Just Got Paid" started out as an instrumental track for R&B singer Keith Sweat. Keith brought in Johnny to write lyrics for the track which he later passed on. Johnny recorded a demo of the new song intending it to be used by another singer and his scratch vocal ended up on the final release.

In 1989, the song was nominated for "Best R&B Song" at the 31st Grammy Awards, but lost to Anita Baker's "Giving You the Best That I Got."

The follow-up single, "Dancin' With Myself" peaked at #12 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play and Maxi-Singles Sales charts, and #5 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 13 weeks.

The last single from the album, "One Thing Led to Another" peaked at #40 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 11 weeks.

In 1989, Johnny was featured on the "Sing" movie soundtrack with the song, "Birthday Suit" which peaked at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #21 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 13 weeks.


After that, it seemed as if Johnny had faded into obscurity, but he later continued to perform live.

Sadly, on April 16, 2015, Johnny was found deceased on a beach in Montego Bay, Jamaica where he was scheduled to be on a Caribbean cruise associated with the Tom Joyner Morning Show. Johnny was 55 years old at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife & two sons.

RIP, Johnny Kemp. You will never be forgotten.

To follow Johnny on Twitter, go to:
https://twitter.com/JohnnyKempMusic

To see the music video for "Just Another Lover," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTaHmR1NScA

To see the music video for "Just Got Paid," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl1mQASHc48

To see a fan-made video for "Dancin' With Myself," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6h0xZM-DtY

To see a fan-made video for "One Thing Led To Another," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWVvhuEhFUE

To see the music video for "Birthday Suit," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG3t9V3TvfU


[updated on 04\18\15]

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]