Finesse & Synquis

Finesse & Synquis (from Staten Island, New York) were a female rap duo from the mid 80s. Not much information is given about them, but they were signed to MCA Records.

In 1987, the duo released their first single, "Bass Game." It's unknown how or if the single ever charted at all.

A year later in 1988, Finesse & Synquis released their one and only debut album, "Soul Sisters" which managed to peak at #61 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The second single, "Soul Sisters/Soft But Deadly" was released, but didn't appear to make the charts at all, but the title song was made into a music video. The last single from the album, "I'll Be There" didn't chart.

In 1990, Finesse & Synquis released the single, "Straight From the Soul" on Uptown Records, but it didn't chart. After that, it seemed as if they faded into obscurity.

To see the music video for "Soul Sisters," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S17wQE8XA-Q

To see a fan-made video for "Bass Game," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxkJE3uLYB0

To see the music video for "Straight From The Soul," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP8leeXDrtU

[updated on 05/22/13]

Tamika Patton

Tamika Patton (born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an R&B singer from the late 80s.

She attended the prestigious Philadelphia High School for the Creative Arts and also spent 5 years in the gospel musical "Hallelujah Mahalia" as singer Mahalia Jackson. Tamika also toured overseas for the Armed Forces overseas in Japan and South Korea.

In 1989, Tamika released her debut album "#1" on Orpheus Records. It's unknown how or if the album ever charted.

The first single "Your Precious Love" featuring R&B singer, Eric Gable, peaked at #20 on Billboard's Hot Black singles chart, staying on the chart for 14 weeks.

The follow-up single from the album "Number One" peaked at #75 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 6 weeks.

In 1999 (10 years after releasing her first album), Tamika released her first gospel album, "Born Again."

These days, Tamika is continues to sing gospel music along with acting in theater. She was voted "best Inspirational Singer in America" in 2011 by Radio One and Praise 103.9; she has an upcoming tour with James Fortune & FIYA.

In 2011, she released the single, "More Than Faithful" which has received rave reviews and is currently available on iTunes, Amazon, and CD Universe.

Her next album "Presence" is yet to be released.

To see Tamika's official website, go to:
http://www.tamikapatton.com/

To see the music video for "Your Precious Love," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tIupDxFzf4

To see a fan-made video for "Number One," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rbug_UA3pM


[updated on 05\08\12]

Subway

Subway was an R&B group from the '90s that hailed from Chicago, Illinois. The members were Eric McNeal, Keith Thomas, Trerail Puckett, and Roy Jones. They were signed to Bell Biv Devoe\New Edition member Michael Bivins' record label, Biv 10.

In 1995, Subway released their debut album, "Good Times" which peaked at #101 on the Billboard 200, #23 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart, and topped on Billboard's Top Heatseekers Albums chart.
Subway's first single, "This Lil Game We Play" featuring female R&B group 702 peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100, #4 on Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart, and #4 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 26 weeks.

The second single from the album, "Fire" peaked at #91 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #34 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 20 weeks.

The third and last single from the album, "This is Not a Goodbye" peaked at #85 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 5 weeks. Gerald LeVert provided background vocal ad-libs on the song.

In 1996, Subway released the single, "I'll Make Your Dreams Come True" which was featured on the "Kazaam" movie soundtrack. The song peaked at #64 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 11 weeks.

After that, it seemed that Subway had faded away into obscurity. Nothing has been heard from them in quite a long time.

To see the music video for "This Lil Game We Play," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3zE5Mkz_EA

To see the music video for "Fire," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKisS1RcDw8

To see a fan-made video for "This is Not a Goodbye," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWSFeXW4KP0

To see the music video for "I'll Make Your Dreams Come True," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMGFcIuDh4Q


[updated on 05\08\12]

The Latin Rascals

The Latin Rascals were producers\DJ's Tony Moran and Albert Cabrera who produced music for artists including the Cover Girls, TKA, Run DMC, Duran Duran, Information Society, and Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force.

In 1986, the duo released their debut album, "Bach To The Future" on Tin Pan Apple Records. It's unknown how or if the album ever charted.

The first single, "Macho Mozart" peaked at #14 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart in May of 1987 and #32 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

The follow-up single, "Disorderly Conduct\Arabian Knights" peaked at #22 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart in November of 1987 and #24 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

In 1989, the Latin Rascals released their sophomore album, "When She Goes" which also didn't make the Billboard albums chart.

The first single, "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood\Life's Too Short" which peaked at #30 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart in November of 1988 and #32 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

The second single from the album, "It Must Be You" which peaked at #31 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart in April of 1989 and #40 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

In 1999, the duo released a collection album, "Mixmasters Vol. 1" that features music that they have produced.

To see a fan-made video for "Macho Mozart," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3-a8AjXOGo

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

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

To see the music video for "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-RgL6i5nqk

To see a fan-made video for "It Must Be You," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGtqEb8fieI



[updated on 09\06\12]

Lisa Taylor

Lisa Taylor (born in Brooklyn, New York; raised in Youngstown, Ohio) was an R&B singer from the '90s. Before starting her solo career, she was a member of Rose Royce from 1986 to 1990 and a background vocalist for Patti LaBelle.

In 1992, Lisa released her debut album "Secrets of the Heart." It's unknown how or if the album ever charted on the Billboard 200.

The title song peaked at #41 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 11 weeks.

The follow-up single from the album "Did You Pray Today" peaked at #40 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 9 weeks.

In 1993, Lisa released the single, "Don't Waste My Time" which was featured on the "Meteor Man" movie soundtrack. The song managed to peak at #94 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 2 weeks.

Lisa was also a member of the music group, Colour Club. After that, it seems as she has faded into obscurity.

To see a fan-made video for "Did You Pray Today," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBCwmplZY_c

To see a fan-made video for "Secrets of the Heart," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFc1nItEIe4

To see a fan-made video for "Don't Waste My Time," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8gTrKkMkHQ


[updated on 05\08\12]

Rhonda Clark

Rhonda Clark (born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in Flint, Michigan) is a female R&B singer, songwriter, producer, and composer.
In 1989, Rhonda released her debut album, "Between Friends" on Tabu Records which peaked at #69 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single from the album, "State of Attraction" peaked at #6 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks, making it her highest chart appearance to date.

The follow-up single, "Stay Here, Stay Near" peaked at #50 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 9 weeks.

In 1992, Rhonda released her self-titled sophomore album. It's unknown how or if the album ever charted.

Rhonda's first single from the album, "(If Loving You is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" peaked at #26 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 13 weeks.

The follow-up single from the album, "Must Be Real Love" peaked at #28 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks.

After that, it seemed that Rhonda had faded into obscurity, but in 2004, she released her third album, "You Touch Me."

In 2009, Rhonda released her new single, "Papers" which is now available on Amazon.com. She is still active in the music business.

To see a fan-made video for "State of Attraction," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOzGiHlZ7cg

To see the music video for "Stay Here, Stay Near," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPg-NysoqMc

To see the music video for "(If Loving You is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IevozIjc0zg

To see a fan-made video for "Must Be Real Love," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu-AwP7F4Ls


[updated on 05\08\12]

Bert Robinson

Bert Robinson (born in Detroit, Michigan) was an R&B singer from the mid-80's. It seemed as if he was going to be a success in the R&B department, but unfortunately, his success was short-lived.

In 1987, Bert released his debut album, "No More Cold Nights" which peaked at #35 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

Bert's most successful single to date was "Heart of Gold" which peaked at #5 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 15 weeks.

 

The follow-up single, "Won't You Be My Lady" didn't reach the same success as Bert's previous single. Bert was also on Peggi Blu's album, "Blu Blowin" on the song, "All The Way To Love."

In 1989, Bert released his sophomore album, "I Promise You Love" which failed to chart at all on the Billboard charts and the only single released, "Occupy My Love" also flopped. After that, it seemed that Bert has faded into obscurity.

To see a fan-made music video for "Heart of Gold," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSY73o396QQ


[updated on 05\08\12]

Eric Gable

Eric Gable (born in New Orleans, Louisiana) was an R&B singer from the late 80s\early 90s. Not much information is given on this singer.

In 1989, Eric released his debut album, "Caught in the Act" which peaked at #25 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single from the album, "Remember the First Time" topped Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart for a week in September of 1989, staying on the chart for 17 weeks.

The second single, "Love Has Got to Wait" peaked at #13 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 15 weeks.

Eric was featured on Tamika Patton's single, "Your Precious Love" which was a Top 20 R&B hit. The third and last single from the album, "Hard Up" peaked at #33 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 14 weeks.

Eric was featured on the "Def By Temptation" movie soundtrack with the track, "In a Sexy Mood" which peaked at #43 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 11 weeks. Eric was featured on Keisha Jackson's 1991 album, "Keisha" on the track "Love Don't Walk Away."

In 1991, Eric released his sophomore album, "Can't Wait to Get You Home" peaked at #44 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The title song peaked at #12 on Billboard's Hot R&B Songs chart, staying on the chart for 17 weeks. The follow-up single, "Straight From My Heart" peaked at #24 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 12 weeks.

In 1994, Eric released his last album to date, "Process of Elimination" which peaked at #55 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The title song peaked at #23 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 20 weeks & #63 on the U.K. Singles chart.

The follow-up single from the album, "Driving Me Crazy" didn't appear to make the charts at all. After that, it seems as if Eric Gable has faded into obscurity. Nothing much has been heard from him since.

To see the music video for "Remember the First Time," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzLi5wT3sQ4

To see a fan-made video for "Love Has Got to Wait," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n24uzaegYF8

To see a video of Eric performing "Hard Up" on "Soul Train," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5j8GlDhc7w

To see the music video for "Can't Wait To Get You Home," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw1Brpd8CSw

To see a fan-made video for "Straight from My Heart," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5bxELtev_4

To see the music video for "Process of Elimination," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1FGhlO0rVw

To see a fan-made video for "Driving Me Crazy," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9w0NNLLotE




[updated on 05\08\12]