Lil Johanna

Lil Johanna is a freestyle singer from the mid '90s. When she was 11 years old, her mother sent a demo to a radio station. In 1996, she was signed to High Power Records and worked with music producer Tony "Dr. Edit" Garcia.
During that same year, she released her debut album "Real Love" when she was only 12 years old. It's unknown how or if it charted at all. Half the songs on the album were sung in English and Spanish. It also included a tribute song to the late Tejano singer, Selena (whom Johanna was influenced by).

Two singles were released from the album, the title track and a cover version of Lil Suzy's "Take Me In Your Arms." It's unknown how or if the singles charted at all.

When she was 17 years old, Johanna had her own television show in New York City called "The Lil Johanna Show" and was a student with scholarships and honors. In 2000, she joined a new formed version of freestyle girl group, Pajama Party.

These days, it's unknown what Lil Johanna is up to & it seems as if she has faded into obscurity.

To see a fan-made video for "Real Love," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdMKF0L2tkM

To see a fan-made video for "Take Me In Your Arms Again," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD9wjwft3mM


[Updated on 04\15\2016]

Ms. Adventures

Ms. Adventures were a female pop trio consisting of sisters Kindra, Charity and Amy Morriss. They were signed to Atco Records during the early 90s.
In 1990, they released their self-titled debut album which didn't appear to chart at all on the Billboard 200.
The trio's first single and biggest hit to date, "Undeniable" peaked at #73 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The follow-up single "As Long as I'm With You" was released, but didn't make the charts at all.

After that, it seemed as if Ms. Adventures faded into obscurity even though Amy Morriss has released two gospel albums.

These days, nothing much has been heard from them.

To see the music video for "Undeniable," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJfgQ868c14

Premiere

Premiere were a female teenage R&B trio from the mid-90's whose members consisted of Lesyle Maninang and sisters Alisha & Gigi Florescea from San Jose, California. The girls met when Lesyle's sister married the Florescea sisters' brother in 1990 and they soon started a friendship. They would perform for their family and left a-cappella songs on their friends' voicemails.In 1996, Premiere released their self-titled debut album. It's unknown how or if the album ever charted on the Billboard 200 or R&B albums chart, but the album was #1 in Guam for seven weeks.
The only single released from the album was "Somethin' About You." It's unknown how or if the single ever charted at all. Premiere toured with Immature, Destiny's Child, Dru Hill, and Soul For Real. They've been recognized internationally in Japan and Germany.

In 1998, Premiere decided to take a break and continue with their education.
In 2002, the trio returned to the recording studio under the new name "Honey Luv." In Spring 2003, Honey Luv (formerly Premiere) were signed by Cudda Love and working on a new album. In 2006, Gigi released her solo album, "Sunrise" which is available on CDBaby. It's unknown when "Honey Luv" will release a new album.

To see the music video for "Somethin' About You," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb6y6dB7l5M

Gregory Abbott

Gregory Abbott (born on April 2, 1954 in New York City, New York) is an R&B singer, musician (keyboards & drums), composer, and producer. During his childhood, Gregory's mother taught him how to play the piano and encouraged his singing. Before starting his music career, Gregory studied psychology & taught English at the University of California, Berkeley and he also studied creative writing at Stanford (where he won a Wallace Stegner fellowship).

Gregory's first opportunities in the recording studio was an album for an independent record label that gave him the chance to do a duet with Whitney Houston. He also produced for music group, EQ on Atlantic Records.
In 1986, Gregory released his debut album, "Shake You Down" which peaked at #22 on the Billboard 200 and #5 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.
The title song became Gregory's biggest hit to date, peaking at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B chart, #13 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #2 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart. The song was certified Platinum and also became a hit in the UK.
The second single from the album, "I Got the Feelin' (It's Over)" which peaked at #56 on the Billboard Hot 100, #5 on Billboard's R&B chart, and #25 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart.
In 1988, Gregory released his sophomore album, "I'll Prove it To You" which peaked at #132 on the Billboard 200 and #17 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.
The title song peaked at #5 on Billboard's R&B chart and was featured on a movie soundtrack in Japan.The second single, "Let Me Be Your Hero" peaked at #34 on Billboard's R&B chart, but didn't chart on the Billboard Hot 100 just like the previous single. Gregory won first prize at the Tokyo Music Festival and performed with Princess Stephanie of Monaco in Belgium.
In 1994, Gregory released his third album, "One World" which didn't chart at all on the Billboard 200 or R&B charts. It's unknown if or any singles were released from the album or if they charted. Gregory's greatest hits album was released in 1998
In 2002, Gregory released his fourth album, "Eyes, Whispers, Rhythm, Sex" which also failed to make any impact on the charts at all.
In 2005, Gregory released his fifth album, "Dancing in the Inner Realm" which became another album for Gregory that failed to chart at all.
A year later in 2006, Gregory released his sixth album, "Rhyme and Reason." Once again, the album failed to chart at all. In 2010, Gregory released his newest single, "Baby Mama" which is available on iTunes.

To see Gregory's official website, go to:
http://www.gregoryabbott.com/

To see Gregory's MySpace page, go to:
http://www.myspace.com/gregoryabbott

To see the music video for "Shake You Down," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc8wmLul3uw&feature=player_embedded

To see the music video for "I Got the Feelin (It's Over)," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXRMmh0B860&feature=channel

To see the music video for "I'll Prove it To You," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbW-hy77XDc&feature=channel

Dana Dane

Dana Dane (born Dana McLeese in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York) is a hip-hop rapper who was known for his fashion sense, humorous lyrics, and rapping in a fake British accent. Dana began his music career as a member of the Kangol Crew.
In 1985, Dana released his first single, "Nightmares" which peaked at #21 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and #38 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.
In May of 1987, Dana released his debut album, "Dana Dane With Fame" which peaked at #46 on the Billboard 200 chart and #2 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.
Dana's second single, "Cinderfella Dana Dane" became his biggest well-known hit to date, peaking at #11 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.
The third single from the album, "Delancey Street" peaked at #44 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. The last single released from the album, "This Be the Def Beat" peaked at #30 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.
In October of 1990, 4 years after Dana Dane's debut, he released his sophomore album, "Dana Dane 4 Ever" which peaked at #150 on the Billboard 200 and #23 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart. The album flopped, failing to match the success of his debut album.
5 years later in March of 1995, Dana Dane released his third and last album to date, "Rollin wit Dana Dane" which peaked at #42 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart, but failed to chart at all on the Billboard 200. The first single from the album, "Record Jock" peaked at #11 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart and #61 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.
The last single from the album, "Rollin' wit Dane" peaked at #25 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart and #77 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.

After that, Dana opened his own clothing boutique called "IV Plai Boutique" in New York during the late 80's\early 90's which has since closed. In 2002, Dana Dane's greatest hits album was released. Dana worked as an on-air host for Sirius\XM Satellite Radio on their old-school hip-hop channel called "BackSpin." In February 2009, Dana released a book called "Numbers: A Novel."

To see Dana Dane's MySpace page, go to:
http://www.myspace.com/danadanewithfame

To see the music video for "Nightmares," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urVQI0Ht_no

To see the music video for "This Be the Def Beat," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKjiYznVcQE

To see a fan-made video for "Cinderfella Dana Dane," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hlyv10TQvho

To see a fan-made video for "Delancey Street," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkYQtyb6arQ

To see the music video for "Record Jock," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr7E1pgARso

To see the music video for "Rollin wit Dane," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3sTR6RSmWw&feature=related

Samantha Fox

Samantha Fox (born Samantha Karen Fox on April 15, 1966 in Mile End, London) is a pop singer\model who was well-known for her provocative image and suggestive music during the 80's.

Samantha starred in theater as a child and appeared on television when she was 10 years old. When Samantha was 14, she started her first band, but she soon turned to modeling. Samantha got publicity for posing topless in the Daily Sun newspaper's "Page Three" feature. She won the "Page Three Girl of the Year" award between 1984 & 1986 and also posed nude for British men's magazines. At age 20, Samantha retired from "Page Three" modeling.
In 1986, Samantha released her debut album, "Touch Me" on Jive Records. The album peaked at #24 on the Billboard 200 and #17 on the UK Albums chart.
Her first single, "Touch Me (I Wanna Feel Your Body)" peaked at #3 on the UK Singles chart, #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, #27 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles chart, and #41 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart.
The second single from the album, "Do Ya Do Ya (Wanna Please Me)" peaked at #10 on the UK Singles chart, but was unsuccessful in the US, peaking only at #87 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The third single, "Hold on Tight" didn't peak in the US, but peaked at #26 on the UK Singles chart.
The last single released from the album, "I'm All You Need" didn't peak in the US, but charted at #41 on the UK Singles chart. Samantha's debut album was certified Silver in the UK, Gold in the US, and 2x Platinum in Canada where the album got heavy promotion and broke into the mainstream Canadian music market.
In 1987, Samantha released her self-titled sophomore album which peaked at #51 on the Billboard 200 and #22 on the UK Albums chart. The album charted moderately in countries such as Canada, Australia, Sweden, and Germany. The album was also certified Gold in the US and Platinum in Canada.
The first single from the album, "Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now" peaked at #8 on the UK Singles chart. In the US, the song peaked at #80 on the Billboard Hot 100, #13 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #40 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart. Internationally, the song was moderately successful.
The second single, "I Surrender (To the Spirit of the Night)" peaked at #25 on the UK Singles chart, but wasn't released in the US. The song managed to chart in the Top 40 in most European countries.
The third single, "I Promise You (Get Ready)" peaked at #58 on the UK Singles chart and #40 on the German Singles chart, but like the previous single, it wasn't released at all in the US.
The fourth single, "True Devotion" didn't peak in the US and only managed to peak at #62 on the UK Singles chart. The song managed to peak at #32 on the German Singles chart and topped the charts in Canada.
The last single released from the album, "Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)" peaked at #3on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Samantha's highest chart appearance in the US. The song topped Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, peaked at #9 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart, and reached #2 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Sales chart. In the UK, the song peaked at #31 on the charts.
In 1989, Samantha released her third album, "I Wanna Have Some Fun" which peaked at #37 on the Billboard 200 chart and #41 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart. In the UK, the album peaked at #46 on the UK Albums chart. The album became Samantha's third album in the US to be certified Gold.
The first single released from the album, "Love House" peaked at #32 on the UK Singles chart, #10 on the Netherlands Singles chart, #25 on the German Singles chart, and #19 on the Swiss Singles chart. In the US, the song peaked at #13 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart and #23 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.
The second single, "I Only Wanna Be With You" peaked at #31 on the Billboard Hot 100, #12 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles chart, and #46 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart.
The last single, the title song peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, #19 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, and #2 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart. In the UK, the song only peaked at #63 on the UK Singles chart and the song also peaked at #10 on the Canadian Singles chart.
In 1991, Samantha released her fourth album, "Just One Night" which didn't peak at all in the US or UK, but managed to peak at #63 in Canada. Despite help from Full Force and Robert Cilvilles and David Cole of C&C Music Factory, the album failed to make any impact whatsoever.
A year later in 1992, Jive Records released Samantha's greatest hits album which included 3 new tracks. Samantha co-wrote and performed the song, "Go For the Heart" for UK submission in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1995, but it only managed to place 4th and wasn't chosen as the representative track, but the song was a moderate hit in a few European countries.
In 1997, 6 years after her last album, Samantha released her fifth album, "21st Century Fox" which showed a new look and style. The album was moderately successful in Scandinavia and Europe. The album received little promotion, but is still a favorite with some fans.

Samantha appeared in a few reality television shows such as "Celebrity Wife Swap," "The Club," and "I'm A Celebrity....Get Me Out of Here" in the UK. In 1990, Samantha starred on an episode of "Charles in Charge" as a fictional rock star named Samantha Steele. In 2004, Samantha collaborated with Swedish musician Mats Soderlund (also known as Klaus) for a remake of Samantha's hit song, "Touch Me (I Want Your Body)".
In 2005, Samantha released her sixth album in seven years, "Angel With an Attitude" which was moderately successful in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. In 2008, Samantha released the single, "Midnight Lover." In September 2009, Samantha was a guest singer on Canadian musician Marc Mysterio's song, "Tomorrow (Is Another Day)." Samantha's first three albums have been released in the US with bonus tracks.
In December 2009, Samantha released her newest greatest hits album that includes rare and unreleased music. Samantha has a civil partnership with her girlfriend and manager, Myra Stratton.

To see Samantha's official website, go to:
http://www.samfox.com/

To see Samantha's MySpace page, go to:
http://www.myspace.com/samanthafoxx

To see the music video for "Touch Me (I Want Your Body)," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiuimDNlyuQ

To see the music video for "Do Ya Do Ya (Wanna Please Me)," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzfVaJBtSDg

To see the music video for "Hold on Tight," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDqLMaWuXug

To see the music video for "Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow8rsycBQ54

To see the music video for "I Promise You (Get Ready)," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBiU72zMRHU

To see the music video for "I Surrender (To the Spirit of the Night)," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rWRW15BIMo

To see the music video for "True Devotion," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66-xu9GcrQg

To see the music video for "Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-j5GOsRtlk

To see the music video for "Love House," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glOscnHGSg4

To see the music video for "I Only Wanna Be With You," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd-Ez00WJ9U

To see the music video for "I Wanna Have Some Fun," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFmOhabW4D0

To see the music video for "Hurt Me Hurt Me (But the Pants Stay On)" from Samantha's 4th album, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlsE5ahiXcI

To see the music video for "Another Woman" from Samantha's 4th album, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDXmkiUEsdw

To see the music video for "Just One Night," from Samantha's 4th album, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko8NF3znbqU