Keith Sweat

Keith Sweat (born Keith Crier in Harlem, New York on July 22, 1961) is an R&B singer\songwriter\record producer who started his career in the late 80's and is also known as a major contributor to the New Jack Swing music movement.

In his early years, Keith's father Charles passed away in 1973, leaving his mother, Juanita to raise him and his siblings alone.

He began singing when he was 4 years old. After graduating from high school, Keith attended City College of New York to study communications. During that time, he sang in a band called Jamilah.

After graduating from City College, he worked at the New York Stock Exchange as a brokerage assistant, but had aspirations of becoming a musician. After his tenure on Wall Street, Keith began recording demos, but to no avail at first.

In 1985, Keith released a single, "My Mind is Made Up" on Stadium Records. It's unknown how or if the single was successful.

Once Keith started performing his own music, he attracted the attention of Vincent Davis (who owned his own record label Vintertainment and recently signed a distribution deal with Elektra Records). Soon after, he was signed to the label.
In 1987, Keith released his debut album, "Make it Last Forever" which peaked at #15 on the Billboard 200 chart, topped Billboard's R&B Albums chart and #41 on the U.K. Albums chart. As soon as his album hit number-one, Keith quit his Wall Street job.

The first single from the album "I Want Her" became a hit, peaking at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, #38 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart, #5 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart and topped Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart for three weeks.

The song also peaked at #26 on the U.K. Singles chart and was moderately successful in Canada & New Zealand.

The second single "Something Just Ain't Right" peaked at #79 on the Billboard Hot 100, #49 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, #55 on the U.K. Singles chart and #3 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks.

The third single "Make it Last Forever" (featuring R&B singer Jacci McGhee) peaked at #59 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 18 weeks.

The last single from the album "Don't Stop Your Love" peaked at #9 on Billboard's Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks.

In 1990, Keith released his sophomore album, "I'll Give All My Love To You" which peaked at #6 on the Billboard 200 and once again topped Billboard's R&B Albums chart. In the U.K., the album peaked at #47 on the U.K. Albums chart.

The lead single "Make You Sweat" peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, #2 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, #5 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart and topped Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart for a week in July of 1990, staying on the chart for 18 weeks.

The second single "Merry Go Round" peaked at #2 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks.

The title song peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart for a week in Februay of 1991, staying on the chart for 20 weeks.

The last single from the album "Your Love-Part Two" peaked at #71 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 15 weeks.

In 1991, Keith released his third album "Keep it Comin" which peaked at #19 on the Billboard 200 and topped the Billboard R&B albums chart.
The title song peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100, #25 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart and topped Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart for 2 weeks, staying on the chart for 20 weeks.

The second single "Why Me Baby" (featuring LL Cool J) peaked at #44 on the Billboard Hot 100, #40 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, #4 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart and #2 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 23 weeks.

The last single "I Want to Love You Down" peaked at #117 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart and #20 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 20 weeks.

Keith is also responsible for producing R&B group Silk who scored a number-one hit with their song, "Freak Me."

He was featured on the "Made in America" movie soundtrack with the song "Does He Do It Good" featuring Silk. The song managed to peak at #68 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for a week.
In 1994, Keith released his fourth album, "Get Up On It" which peaked at #8 on the Billboard 200 and topped the R&B albums chart again. The album also peaked at #20 on the U.K. Albums chart.

The first single "How Do You Like It?" (featuring late TLC member, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes) peaked at #48 on the Billboard Hot 100, #27 on Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart, and #9 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 9 weeks. The song also peaked at #71 on the U.K. Singles chart.

The second single "When I Give My Love" peaked at #85 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #21 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 12 weeks.

The third and last single from the album, "Get Up On It" featuring R&B girl group, Kut Klose, peaked at #62 on the Billboard Hot 100, #33 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #12 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 20 weeks.

In 1996, he started his own record label, Keia Records (named after his second daughter) and a recording studio called The Sweat Shop. He also opened up a nightclub called Industry in Atlanta, Georgia.
In the same year, Keith released his fifth self-titled album which peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 and topped the R&B albums chart yet again. The album also peaked at #36 on the U.K. Albums chart.

The first single, "Twisted" peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, topped Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart, #7 on Billboard's Top 40 Mainstream chart and topped Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart for 3 weeks, staying on the chart for 33 weeks. The song also peaked at #16 on Billboard's Canadian Singles chart.

The second single "Nobody" (featuring Kut Klose member, Athena Cage) peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, topped Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart, #12 on Billboard's Top 40 Mainstream chart, #11 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles chart and topped Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart for 3 weeks, staying on the chart for 31 weeks.

The song also peaked at #16 on Billboard's Canadian Singles chart and #30 on the U.K. Singles chart.

The third single "Just a Touch" peaked at #23 on Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart and #38 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks. The song also peaked at #35 on the U.K. Singles chart.

The fourth and last single from the album "Come and Get With Me" featuring Ronald Isley of the Isley Brothers, peaked at #68 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #27 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 20 weeks.

In 1997, Keith discovered R&B group, Ol' Skool and produced their debut album. He has also produced music for the Isley Brothers, Men at Large, Dru Hill, Immature and the O'Jays. During that same year, a remixed version of "I Want Her" peaked at #44 on the U.K. Singles chart.
In the same year, Keith formed R&B group LSG with Gerald Levert and New Edition member Johnny Gill.
The group released their debut album, "Levert, Sweat, Gill" which featured their hit single, "My Body" that peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the R&B charts. Their album was certified 2x Platinum and managed to peak at #4 on the Billboard 200.
In 1998, Keith released his sixth album "Still in the Game" which peaked at #6 on the Billboard 200 and #2 on the R&B albums chart, making it Keith's first album not to top the charts. The album also peaked at #62 on the U.K. Albums chart.

The first single, "Come and Get with Me" featuring rapper Snoop Dogg, peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100, #16 on Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart, #6 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 20 weeks and #58 on the U.K. Singles chart.

The second and last single from the album, "I'm Not Ready" peaked at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100, #12 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 19 weeks and #53 on the U.K. Singles chart.

In 2000, Keith released his seventh album, "Didn't See Me Coming" which peaked at #16 on the Billboard 200 and #5 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single, "I'll Trade (A Million Bucks)" featuring rapper Lil' Mo peaked at #36 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, staying on the chart for 18 weeks.

The last single from the album, "Real Man" peaked at #73 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, staying on the chart for 6 weeks.
In 2002, Keith released his eighth album, "Rebirth" which peaked at #14 on the Billboard 200 and #7 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The only single to chart, "One On One" featuring Lola Troy & Lade Bac, peaked at #44 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, staying on the chart for 18 weeks.

Keith released 2 live albums, "Keith Sweat Live" in 2003 and "Sweat Hotel Live" in 2007 which were moderately successful.
In 2007, Keith released his first Christmas album, "A Christmas Of Love" which peaked at #85 on Billboard's R&B albums chart.
In 2008, Keith released his ninth album, "Just Me" which peaked at #10 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single, "Suga Suga Suga" peaked at #36 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Songs chart in February of 2008, staying on the chart for 20 weeks.

The follow-up single, "Butterscotch" featuring Athena Cage, peaked at #92 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Songs chart in August of 2008, staying on the chart for 4 weeks.

In 2010, Keith released his tenth album, "Ridin' Solo" which peaked at #13 on the Billboard 200, #4 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart, and topped Billboard's Top Independent Albums chart.

The first single from the album, "Test Drive" featuring R&B singer, Joe, peaked at #58 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Singles chart in May of 2010, staying on the chart for 20 weeks.

In 2011, Keith released his eleventh album, "Til the Morning" which peaked at #38 on the Billboard 200, #8 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart, and #6 on Billboard's Top Independent Albums chart.

The first single, "Make You Say Ooh" peaked at #46 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Songs chart in November of 2011.

The second single, "Knew It All Along" featuring Johnny Gill & Gerald Levert, peaked at #87 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Since 2007, Keith has been the host of a nationally syndicated radio program based upon the Quiet Storm music format called "The Keith Sweat Hotel" which is syndicated through Premiere Radio Networks.

These days, he continues to tour throughout the United States and run his radio show. He was formerly married to Lisa Wu Hartnell and has four children: Keisha, Keia, Jordan, and Justin.

Keith has made the Billboard 200 Albums of the Year chart eight times: in 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 1998, and 2001. His song made the Billboard Hot 100 Song of the Year chart six times: in 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1996, and 1997.

He was nominated for 3 American Music Awards; in 1988, he was nominated for "Favorite Album: Soul\R&B" for the "Make it Last Forever" album; in 1990, he was nominated for "Favorite Single: Soul\R&B" for "Merry Go Round" and for "Favorite Male Artist: Soul\R&B."

In 1996, Keith was nominated for "Favorite Album: Soul\R&B" and won the award for "Favorite Male Artist: Soul\R&B." A year later, he was nominated again for "Favorite Male Artist: Soul\R&B."

Keith has also dabbled in acting; he had a brief role in the film, "New Jack City" as a wedding singer. He appeared on the FOX television drama, "New York Undercover" as himself. He also appeared on the television shows, "Wayans Bros." and "Martin."

To see Keith Sweat's website, go to:
http://www.thesweathotel.com/main.html

To see a video of Keith performing "I Want Her" on "Showtime at the Apollo," go to:
http://www.80svideos.tv/play.php?vid=856

To see the music video for "Something Just Ain't Right," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmA31aQURJ4

To see a fan-made video for "Make it Last Forever," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKgCLVl-bGY

To see the music video for "Don't Stop Your Love," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqx1YN2wEW0

To see the music video for "Make You Sweat," go to:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/wm-A10302B0000062389R/keith_sweat_make_you_sweat_official_music_video/

To see the music video for "Merry Go Round," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgmGkLR4rzQ

To see the music video for "I'll Give All My Love to You," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC6YLqio-bI

To see the music video for "Keep it Comin," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR7MEwkIPD4

To see the music video for "Why Me Baby," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4F17ly1aeY

To see the music video for "I Want to Love You Down," go to:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/wm-A10302B0000062394X/keith_sweat_i_want_to_love_you_down_official_music_video/

To see the music video for "How Do You Like It," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy0ZsAT2ESE

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

To see the music video for "Get Up on It," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ebz8WNcVmI

To see the music video for "Twisted," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP4yAnbtDZE

To see the music video for "Nobody," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMar1ifzdmk

To see the music video for "Just a Touch," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyGD1n9kBis

To see the music video for "Come with Me," go to:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x97n1_keith-sweat-come-and-get-with-me_music

To see the music video for "I'm Not Ready," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjB6xbiZvFA

To see the music video for "I'll Trade (A Million Bucks)," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOAuu3mpyPM

To see the music video for "Real Man," go to:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/wm-A10302B0000062398P/keith_sweat_real_man_official_music_video/

To see the music video for "One On One," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M_KLSuLUrg

To see the music video for "Test Drive," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PuKzLyq2KU

To see the music video for "Make You Say Ooh," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmONd_6VMAI


[updated on 05\07\12]

Natural Selection

Natural Selection was a pop/R&B band from Minneapolis, Minnesota during the 90s. The duo was formed by Elliot Erickson and originally included singer Steve Bryant.

Together, they recorded a remake of Nik Kershaw's hit song "Wouldn't It Be Good." At first, the single was picked up independently by KDWB's Brian Phillips and started to generate some buzz around the Minneapolis and Wisconsin radio scene which brought attention to the band. Steve later left the band and was replaced by Frederick Thomas.

Natural Selection's song "Do Anything" was written & recorded on a 4-track recorder in Minnesota.

The song sat incompleted until Elliot began working on it again in 1989. The rap on the song was originally recorded by Ingrid Chavez, who was a friend of the duo who improvised the rap in the studio.

In 1990, the first version of "Do Anything" with Ingrid's raps became a local hit on Minnesota's WLOL-FM radio station where Elliot worked as a remix engineer at the time.

Once Natural Selection signed a record deal, Ingrid's raps were re-recorded by singer Niki Haris because she was under contract with Prince's Paisley Park Records label at the time.

In November of 1991, the duo released their self-titled debut album on EastWest Records America. The album peaked at #13 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart and both Elliot & Frederick produced the album themselves.

"Do Anything" became a pop hit, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, #26 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #69 on the U.K. Singles chart.

Their follow-up single "Hearts Don't Think (They Feel)" peaked at #28 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1992, Elliot and Frederick went their separate ways.

Frederick kept the group's name alive informally and added two new members John Swan and Shaun Ware. They had a record deal with SBK Records, but when the label fell apart, so did the group.

Several years later, Natural Selection reunited and independently made an eight-song recorded entitled "Infinity."

These days, Frederick (now Frederick O'Neil Thomas) is still active in the music business. As for Elliot, it's unknown what he is up to today.

To see Frederick's Facebook page, go to:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/FREDERICK-ONEIL-THOMAS/52293690245

To see the music video for "Do Anything," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNl3fegO4Os

To see the music video for "Hearts Don't Think (They Feel)," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXsyLyvfTfM



[updated on 05/31/13]

Rythm Syndicate

Rythm Syndicate was a pop\R&B group from Connecticut. The group consisted of singer Evan Rogers, guitarist/keyboardist Carl Sturken, second guitarist John "Noodle" Nevin, saxophonist Rob Mingrino and drummer Kevin Cloud.

Before starting the group, Evan and Rogers were already well-known for writing & producing music for artists such as Cheryl Lynn, Donny Osmond and British boy band Brother Beyond.

In 1991, the group released their self-titled debut album on Impact Records. It's unknown how or if the album ever charted.

Their first single and biggest hit to date "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." hit #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, #32 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, #12 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #20 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks. The song also peaked at #58 on the U.K. Singles chart.

The follow-up single "Hey Donna" peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #79 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for only 4 weeks. The last single from the album "Blinded By Love" peaked at #76 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In 1992, the group released their second album "Sex, Life & Love." The album also didn't appear to make the Billboard 200 chart. At this point, they changed their name to "Rhythm Syndicate" with the first letter "H" in it.

The single from the album to chart was "I Wanna Make Love to You" which peaked at #73 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #40 on Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart. The song was also featured in the movie "Innocent Blood."

After that, Evan and Carl broke up the group to focus on writing & producing music full-time which they continue to do today.

In 2005, they formed their own record label SRP Records and their first signing was none other than pop singer Rihanna (who was only 16 years old at the time). It is unknown what the other members are up to today.

To see the music video for "P.A.S.S.I.O.N," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbbyAwyXS1g

To see a fan-made music video for "Hey Donna," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMRSgAXk8Uc

To see a fan-made video for "Blinded By Love," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEheKiMqjTY

To see a fan-made music video for "I Wanna Make Love To You," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=730-L-qT8xA


[updated on 05/31/13]

Mai Tai

Mai Tai (named after a tropical cocktail drink) is a Dutch female music trio from Amsterdam, Netherlands that consisted of Jettie Wells, Carolien de Windt and Mildred Douglas.

They formed in 1983 by Dutch record producers Eric van Tijn and Jochem Fluitsma. Even though the trio were popular in their homeland, they managed to have moderate success in the United States during the 80s.

The trio's first single "Keep On Dancin'" was only a hit in the Dutch nightclubs and didn't appear to make any major music charts.

In the summer of 1984, their second single "What Goes On" peaked at #24 on the Dutch Top 40 chart.

Mai Tai's third single "Body and Soul" peaked at #23 on the Dutch Top 40 chart and #9 on the U.K. Singles chart.

Their fourth single "Am I Losing You Forever" peaked at #24 on the Dutch Top 40 chart and #78 on the U.K. Singles chart.

In early 1985, Mai Tai released their self-titled debut album which won a Dutch Edison Award and a Silver Harp Award. The album peaked at #91 on the U.K. Albums chart.

They scored a hit with the single "History" which peaked at #9 on the Dutch Top 40 chart, #8 on the U.K. Singles chart, #109 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, #3 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart and #37 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 12 weeks. The song was also successful in New Zealand and Australia.

The follow-up single "What, Where, When, Who" managed to peak at #69 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 7 weeks.

In 1986, Mai Tai released their sophomore album, "1 Touch 2 Much." It's unknown how or if the album made the charts. The title song managed to peak at #45 on the Dutch Top 40 chart.

The second single from the album "Female Intuition" peaked at #12 on the Dutch Top 40 chart, #54 on the U.K. Singles chart, #71 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #49 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks. The song also reached the Top 40 in Europe and Top 10 in Denmark.

The third single from the album "Turn Your Love Around" was moderately successful as well, peaking at #12 on the Dutch Top 40 chart.

In 1987, the trio released their third album "Cool is the Rule" which  didn't appear to make the charts at all.

The first single from the album "Bet That's What You Say" peaked at #26 on the Dutch Top 40 chart. The follow-up single "Fight Fire With Fire" peaked at #30 on the Dutch Top 40 chart.

In 1988, Mai Tai released the single "Dance In the Light" which failed to make the Dutch Top 40, peaking at #88 on the charts in the Netherlands.

During that same year, they released their greatest hits compliation album. After that, Mai Tai disbanded.

Jetty released a few solo singles in 1989 and 1990 under the name "Oscare." Mildred released a solo album entitled "Face One" in 1990.

In 1993, Jetty and Carolien reunited Mai Tai with new member Lisa Noya. Over the next few years, they released moderately successful euro-house music singles, but broke up again in 1996.

In 2001, Mai Tai occasionally reformed for various performances (sometimes with Mildred). In 2004, they participated in the Eurovision Song Contest with new member Marjorie Lammerts. As a result of that, the trio recorded and released several singles in Dutch and English.

In 2007, the trio released the single "100% voce" which managed to peak at #24 on the Dutch Top 40 chart.

In 2007, Mai Tai released their fourth album "Onder Voorbehoud" on Haring Records. It's unknown how or if the album made the charts.

The single "Bijna" missed the Dutch Top 40 chart and after that, Mai Tai split up for the third time. Marjorie went on to have some success as a solo artist under the name "BYentl."

In 2010, Jettie re-recorded and released a remix of "Body and Soul" and enlisted two new members, Maureen Pengel and Edna Proctor.

They later released a new version of the Pointer Sisters' song "Automatic" and began touring in 2011.

To see the music video for "Female Intuition," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ_uT2fQNQ4

To see the music video for "Turn Your Love Around," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM28IBRWf-o

To see a video of Mai Tai performing "Body and Soul" on Top of the Pops, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN736Uu4MJY

To see the music video for "History," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTd0kpEYVRc

To see a fan-made music video for "Am I Losing You Forever," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBz-iDjoa_0

To see a fan-made video for "What Goes On," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raORbVN5FTU




[updated on 05/31/13]

Sequal

Sequal is a female freestyle\dance music group from the 80s that consisted of Angie Vollaro and Maria Christensen. The duo formed in 1984 by music producer Lewis A. Martinee.

The duo's first three singles were released on independent record label Joey Boy Records before being signed to major record label Capitol\EMI Records.
In 1988, Sequal released their one and only self-titled debut album which didn't appear to chart at all on the Billboard charts.
Their first charted single, "I'm Over You" peaked at #11 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play Singles chart and #21 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.
Another single, "Tell Him The Truth" peaked at #9 on Billboard's dance charts, becoming their biggest hit to date. In 1990, Sequal disbanded.

In 1993, Maria released her self-titled debut album on Atlantic Records. It's unknown how or if the album made the charts at all.

In the late 90s, Maria formed the short-lived pop/dance music group 3rd Party who were known for their singles "Can U Feel It" & "Love is Alive" and for their song "Waiting For Tonight" which was famously remade by Jennifer Lopez.

In 2004, Maria released her second album, "Beautiful Now" which is available on CD Baby and she sang the song "Someone To Someone" for the reality television show "Queer Eye For the Straight Guy."
In 2008, Sequal reunited and released the single, "My Love For You."

These days, Maria continues songwriting, has collaborated with various artists and is a part of the Bon Vivant Entertainment group. Angie continues to reside in Florida, but it is unknown what she is up to.

To see the music video for "I'm Over You," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQd1yCPpZ7c

To see a fan-made music video for "Tell Him I Called," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdaw9kStX20

To see a fan-made music video for "My Love is For You," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha4aT90HS0Q


Here are two bonuses featuring Maria Christensen
To see the music video for "I've Got To Find A Way" from her 1993 debut album, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqNO9dlSpow

To see 3rd Party's music video for "Love is Alive," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9yFRUcle2s


[updated on 05/31/13]