Alyson Williams

Alyson Williams (born on May 11, 1962 in Harlem, New York) was an R&B singer from the late 80's\early 90's. She is the daughter of bandleader\trumpeter Bobby Booker.

She started her career by singing background vocals for artists such as Melba Moore, Curtis Hairston, Unlimited Touch, and Bobby Brown before joining music group High Fashion which also featured R&B singer, Meli'sa Morgan.

After High Fashion broke up, Alyson sang with music group The Affair before going solo.

Alyson released her first single, "Yes We Can Can" in 1987. She established herself as an "in-demand" singer, starring in duets with Def Jam labelmates Oran " Juice" Jones and Chuck Stanley. She became the first R&B female singer on the Def Jam Recordings label.

In 1989, Alyson released her debut album, "Raw" which peaked at #25 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart. In the UK, the album peaked at #29 on the U.K. Albums chart, staying on the chart for 21 weeks.  

The first single from the album, "Sleep Talk" peaked at #3 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart, #13 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #3 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles, staying on the chart for 16 weeks. The song managed to peak at #17 on the U.K. Singles chart, staying on the chart for 9 weeks.

The second single, "My Love is So Raw" featuring rapper Nikki D., peaked at #28 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart and #12 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 14 weeks.

The song charted at #34 on the U.K. Singles chart, staying on the chart for only 5 weeks. The third single from the album, "Just Call My Name" peaked at #4 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 18 weeks on the chart.

The fourth single, "I Need Your Lovin" peaked at #5 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks.The song peaked at #8 on the U.K. Singles chart, staying on the chart for 11 weeks.

The last single from the album, "Not on the Outside" featuring R&B singer Oran "Juice" Jones (which was also featured on his "GTO" album) peaked at #35 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks.

In 1990, Alyson released a remix album called "Cooked: The Remix Album." It's unknown how or if it charted.

The only single to chart from the album was "I Second That Emotion" which peaked at #44 on the U.K. Singles chart, staying on the chart for 5 weeks.

In 1992, Alyson released her self-titled sophomore album which peaked at #31 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single from the album, "Can't Have My Man" peaked at #7 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 17 weeks.

The second single from the album, a cover version of the Deele's "Just My Luck" peaked at #6 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 15 weeks.

The last single from the album, "Everybody Knew But Me" peaked at #60 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 7 weeks.

After that, it seemed that Alyson faded into obscurity, but in 2004, she released her third album, "It's About Time" on the Three Keys Music record label. Currently, it is unknown what she's up to.

To see the music video for "My Love is So Raw," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOdnIAhU-rw

To see the music video for "Just Call My Name," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paV1-ntPthM

To see the music video for "I Need Your Lovin," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlKrxqzR-5M

To see the music video for "Can't Have My Man," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAGcPjslpEU

To see the music video for "She's Not Your Man" (from her 1992 album), go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7GyQQQoXqQ


[updated on 05\23\12]

B Angie B

B Angie B (born Angela Boyd in 1968 in Morton, Mississippi) is an R&B singer from the 90s. She first started singing in church and graduated from Morton High School in 1986.

A few years later, Angie and her best friend moved out West to pursue a music career together, but when her friend got pregnant, she moved to California alone.

Once Angie was in California, she was discovered by music producer James Early and brought to MC Hammer's attention that she was a singer.

B Angie B was featured on MC Hammer's song, "Pump it Up (Here's the News)" on his "Let's Get it Started" album and became a backup singer for his tours.

In 1989, she was part of MC Hammer's female rap group, Oaktown's 3.5.7. She added her vocals and appeared in the music video for Oaktown 3.5.7's single, "Juicy Gotcha Crazy."

B Angie B continued to tour and produce background vocals for MC Hammer for his "Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em" album in 1990.

A year later in 1991, she was signed to MC Hammer's record label, Bust It.

During the same year, B Angie B released her self-titled debut album which peaked at #133 on the Billboard 200 and #12 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

Her first single, "I Don't Want to Lose Your Love" (a cover song originally sung by the Emotions) peaked at #54 on the Billboard Hot 100, #37 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 18 weeks.

The second single from the album, "So Much Love" peaked at #3 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 19 weeks.

The last single from the album, a cover version of Chaka Khan's "Sweet Thang" peaked at #52 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 12 weeks.

Her debut album sold a mediocre 137,000 copies which did not satisfy Capitol Records, & she was dropped from the record label a year later.

B Angie B made an appearance in rap group Kid 'N Play's movie "Class Act" and sung the title track "I Am A Class Act (Work That Body)."

In 1995, B Angie B released the single, "It's My Life" (under the name "Angie B") which peaked at #74 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 7 weeks.

In 2000, Angie moved to Missisippi with her daughter. She quietly left the music scene and focused on raising her family.

In 2012, she released the single, "I Wanna Be" which is available on iTunes and CD Baby.

These days, Angie and her two children live in Atlanta, Georgia & Angie also works in interior design & real estate.

To see B Angie B's official website, go to:
 http://www.bangieb.com/

To see the music video for "I Don't Want to Lose Your Love," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mdh8gH3t-A

To see the music video for "So Much Love," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCMlVunpz-Q

To see the music video for "Sweet Thang," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm4Ft8knjdI

To see a fan-made video for "It's My Life," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L4_mSJQsYk


[updated on 05\19\13]

The Mac Band

The Mac Band was an R&B group from the late 80s\early 90s consisting of a group of four brothers: Ray, Derrick, Charles, and Kelvin McCampbell and musicians Ray Flippin (bass), Rodney Frazier (keyboards), Mark Harper (guitar), and Sly Fuller (drums).

The McCampbell brothers hail from Flint, Michigan.
In 1988, they released their debut album "The Mac Band Featuring the McCampbell Brothers" which peaked at #109 on the Billboard 200 chart and #22 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.The group's first single and biggest hit to date, "Roses are Red" topped Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart in July of 1988, topping the chart for a week and staying on the chart for 17 weeks.

In the U.K., the song peaked at #8 on the U.K. Singles chart, staying on the chart for 13 weeks.

The second single, "Stuck" peaked at #25 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 13 weeks.

The third single from the album, "Stalemate" peaked at #40 on the U.K. Singles chart, staying on the chart for 4 weeks.

The fourth single, "Jealous" peaked at #90 on the U.K. Singles chart, staying on the chart for only 2 weeks.

The last single from the album, "That's the Way I Look at Love" peaked at #70 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 7 weeks.

In 1990, the Mac Band released their sophomore album, "Love U 2 the Limit" which failed to make the charts at all.

The first single, "Someone to Love" peaked at #27 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 12 weeks.

The follow-up single, the title song, managed to peak at #52 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 12 weeks.

A promo single, "I Could Never Say Goodbye" was released, but didn't chart.

In 1991, the Mac Band released their last album, "The Real Deal" which peaked at #78 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The only single to chart was "Everythang" which peaked at #73 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for only 6 weeks.

After that, the Mac Band went their separate ways.

These days, Charles McCampbell runs a music studio in Duncanville, Texas.

Derrick McCampbell is the worship leader for "The Bridge" service at the Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas.

He also follows his basketball passion by leading his signature "D-Mac" Hoops Basketball camps across the Dallas, Texas metro area. The camps are focused on team building, basketball skills, and Christian values.

Mark Harper continues to be active in the music business and released his solo jazz album, "The Mark Harper Project" which is available on CD Baby and iTunes.

He was a member of the Wayman Tisdale Band and the lead guitarist for Tower of Power. Mark has performed with artists such as Kirk Whalum, Toby Keith, Charlie Pride, Ronnie Laws, Yolanda Adams, BeBe Winans, and the late Phyllis Hyman.

He is also the leader of the Mark Harper Acoustic Band.  It is unknown what the other members of the band are up to.

To see Mark Harper's official website, go to:
http://www.markharpermusic.com/

To see the music video for "Roses Are Red," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WbJXY6epVo

To see the music video for "Stuck," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV8l9f9pjUk

To see a fan-made video for "That's The Way I Look at Love," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu0iSma6WLM

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

To see a fan-made video for "Love U 2 the Limit," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7936uJlvZAY

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



[updated on 05\23\12]

Colonel Abrams

Singer\songwriter Colonel Abrams (which is his real name) was born in Detroit, Michigan.

When he was ten years old, he and his family moved to New York. He was a member of music group Conservative Manor along with his brother, Morris.

By 1976, Colonel was singing lead vocals for music group 94 East (whose lineup featured Prince on guitar) before leaving to join New Jersey music group, Surprise Package.

In 1984, Colonel recorded his debut single, "Leave the Message Behind the Door" on New York's Streetwise record label.

The song managed to peak at #73 on Billboard's Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 5 weeks.

His second single, "Music is the Answer" peaked at #11 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart.

After that, Colonel Abrams was signed to MCA Records. In the U.K., the song managed to peak at #84 on the UK Singles chart, staying on the chart for 3 weeks.
In 1985, Colonel released his self-titled debut album which peaked at #75 on the Billboard 200 chart and #13 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single from the album, "Trapped" peaked at #20 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 14 weeks.

It became his first number-one dance hit, topping Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play and Maxi-Singles Sales chart for a week in September of 1985.

In the U.K., the song peaked at #3 on the U.K. Singles chart for 24 weeks.

The second single from the album, "The Truth" peaked at #28 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi Singles Sales chart and #78 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 5 weeks.

It also peaked at #53 on the U.K. Singles chart, staying on the chart for 4 weeks.

In February of 1986, all of the cuts from Colonel's debut album topped Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart for two weeks.

He earned his third number one dance hit with the song "I'm Not Gonna Let" topped the dance charts for a week in March of 1986.

The song also peaked at #2 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #7 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 15 weeks.

It also peaked at #24 on the U.K. Singles chart, staying on the chart for 7 weeks.

The fourth single, "Over and Over" peaked at #45 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart, #19 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #68 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 8 weeks.

The last single from the album, "Speculation" peaked at #15 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart and #10 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

In 1987, Colonel Abrams released his sophomore album, "You and Me Equals Us" which peaked at #25 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single from the album, "How Soon We Forget" topped Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart for 2 weeks in September of 1987.

The song also peaked at #11 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #6 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks.

In the U.K., the song peaked at #75 on the U.K. Singles chart, staying on the chart for 3 weeks. 

The follow-up single, "Nameless" peaked at #54 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 12 weeks.
In 1992, Colonel Abrams released his third album, "About Romance" which didn't receive the amount of success his previous albums did.

The first single, "You Don't Know (Somebody Tell Me)" peaked at #58 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 9 weeks.

The follow-up single, "When Somebody Loves Somebody" peaked at #70 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 6 weeks.

In 1995, Colonel released his fourth album, "Victim of Loving You."

Although the title song was an underground club hit, it didn't chart on the Billboard charts at all. This album is considered his rarest album because it went out of print after the release.

In 1996, Colonel released his fifth album, "Make A Difference" which also flopped.

These days, he still appears to be active in the music business.

To see Colonel Abrams' official MySpace page, go to:

www.myspace.com/colonelabramsrecords

To see the music video for "Trapped," go to:

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

To see the music video for "The Truth," go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WficDNu63ko

To see the music video for "Over and Over," go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hweCqM9t1vY

To see the music video for "How Soon We Forget," go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORtPn_4Y9sE


[updated on 05\23\12]