Angela Bofill

Angela Bofill (born on May 2, 1954 in the Bronx, New York) is a female R&B singer who even though started her career in the late 70's, she received moderate success in the early to mid 80's. Angela sang with Ricardo Morrero & the Group and also the Dance Theater of Harlem chorus.
In 1978, Angela released her debut album, "Angie" which peaked at #47 on the Billboard 200, #20 on Billboard's R&B albums chart, and #5 on Billboard's Jazz albums chart.

Angela's first hit song, "This Time I'll Be Sweeter" peaked at #23 on Billboard's R&B Singles chart.
In 1979, Angela released her second album, "Angel of the Night" which peaked at #34 on the Billboard 200, #10 on Biboard's R&B albums chart, and #2 on Billboard's Jazz albums chart. The title song peaked at #67 on Billboard's R&B Singles chart in 1980.

The second single, "What I Wouldn't Do (For the Love of You)" peaked at #18 on Billboard's R&B Singles chart.
In 1981, two years after her second album, Angela released her third album, "Something About You" which peaked at #61 on the Billboard 200, #4 on Billboard's Jazz albums chart, and #13 on Billboard's R&B albums chart.
The first single, "Holding Out for Love" peaked at #26 on Billboard's R&B Singles chart and the title song charted at #21 on Billboard's R&B Singles chart.
In 1983, Angela released her fourth album, "Too Tough" which peaked at #40 on the Billboard 200 chart and #6 on Billboard's R&B albums chart.
The first single from the album, "Tonight I Give In" peaked at #12 on Billboard's R&B Singles chart. The title song became a hit, peaking at #5 on Billboard's R&B Singles chart and #2 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart.
In October of that same year, Angela released her fifth album, "Teaser" which peaked at #81 on the Billboard 200, #20 on Billboard's R&B albums chart, and #21 on Billboard's Top Jazz Albums chart.

The first single from the album, "I'm On Your Side" peaked at #20 on Billboard's R&B Singles chart.
In 1984, Angela released her sixth album, "Let Me Be the One" which peaked at #39 on Billboard's R&B albums chart. The album was produced by David Frank and Mic Murphy of the System.
The first single from Angela's sixth album, "Can't Slow Down" peaked at #59 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and #15 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart.

The last single from the album, the title song peaked at #84 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.
In 1985, Angela released her seventh album, "Tell Me Tomorrow" which peaked at #53 on Billboard's R&B albums chart.

This was the last album that Angela released for Arista Records. The title song peaked at #72 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.
After a 3-year break, Angela released her eighth album, "Intuition" which peaked at #38 on Billboard's R&B albums chart. She was signed to Capitol Records after leaving Arista Records.

The only single to chart was "I Just Wanna Stop" which peaked at #11 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Singles chart. After that, Angela left Capitol Records.
In 1993, five years after her previous album was released, Angela released her ninth album, "I Wanna Love Somebody" which peaked at #51 on Billboard's R&B albums chart. No singles were released or charted on the Billboard charts.
In 1996, Angela released her tenth album, "Love in Slow Motion" which was her last studio album released to date. The album failed to chart and no singles were released.

Angela provided backup vocals on other albums and appeared in stage plays such as "What a Man Wants, What a Man Needs" and "God Don't Like Ugly." She also toured the US and Europe in multi-artist jazz artist shows.
In January 2006, Angela suffered a stroke and because she didn't have health insurance, a benefit concert was held at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey and other planned events were held in Los Angeles and Detroit.

In 2006, Angela's first live album, "Live from Manila" which was recorded in 2004 was released. The proceeds from the album have gone to help out Angela's medical expenses.

In July 2007, Angela sadly suffered another stroke, but her condition is stable. She currently lives in a convalescent home in the Bay Area.

These days, Angela is recovering well from her stroke and is slowly getting back into singing again.

To see Angela's official website, go to:
www.angelabofill.com

To see a fan-made video for "This Time I'll Be Sweeter," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HGalxF9fZQ

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

To see a fan-made video for "Something About You," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKUY4dL5n0s

To see a video for Angela performing "Too Tough" live, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxiT520rEGo

To see a fan-made video for "Let Me Be the One," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8rYreVPdo8

To see a fan-made video for "Tell Me Tomorrow," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6LfcIvr5As

To see a fan-made video for "I Just Wanna Stop," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSv8_isY37o

4 P.M.

4 P.M. (or For Positive Music) was an R&B male group from Baltimore, Maryland whose members consisted of brothers Roberto Pena Jr. and Reney "Ray" Pena along with friends Larry McFarland and Martiz Ware.

The group formed in 1991 and before hitting big, they were known as "IV Real" and performed in local talent shows.

In 1994, after performing at a record release party, 4 P.M. were signed to Next Plateau Records and they moved to New York City.
In 1995, the group released their debut album, "Now is the Time" which peaked at #126on the Billboard 200, #6 on Billboard's Heatseekers album chart, and #96 on Billboard's R&B albums chart.
Their first single, a cover version of Kyu Sakamoto's song, "Sukyaki" (which was also famously recorded by disco duo A Taste of Honey in 1981) became their biggest and only hit to date, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, #17 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, #5 on Billboard's Top 40 Mainstream chart, #16 on Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart, and #75 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. The single was certified Gold.
The two follow-up from the album, "Years From Now" and "Lay Down Your Love" were released, but it's unknown how or if they ever charted at all. 4 P.M's debut album earned Gold status in Japan and Canada, and went Platinum in Australia.
In 1997, 4 P.M. released their sophomore album, "A Light in the Dark" which failed to chart at all on the Billboard 200.
The album was unsuccessful and the only single to chart was "I Gave You Everything" which only peaked at #67 on Billboard's R&B chart.

A year after their second album was released, Martiz Ware departed from the group and their record label went out of business. After that, it seemed as if the group faded from obscurity.
After a brief break, the Pena brothers and Larry McFarland formed their own production label, Pena Brothers Productions and in 2000, they released their third album, "For Positive Music" on their own label.
In 2001, 4 P.M. released their fourth album "Sweet Soul" which was released on the Japanese Pony Canyon record label.
In 2008, the group released their newest album, "Tracks 4 the Mass Movement." Larry McFarland recorded his solo album, "The Urban Project" under the name "Lil Mac."

They have toured Japan and many other countries. They still continue to be active in the music biz to this day.

To see the group's MySpace page, go to:
www.myspace.com/4positivemusic

To see the music video for "Sukyaki," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCCB2dixm4c

To see the music video for "Lay Down Your Love," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orOXx_wWC9o

To see the music video for "I Gave You Everything," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E48Wq6x28s

La Bouche

La Bouche (French for "the mouth") was a Euro-dance\pop duo created by Frank Farian(of Milli Vanilli fame) in Germany whose members consisted of singer Melanie Thornton (born May 13, 1967 in Charleston, South Carolina) and rapper Lane McCray (born Lane McCray Jr on April 13, 1962 in Anchorage, Alaska).

Lane performed in musical theater and Melanie performed in talent shows and concerts during college. She also sang in a band called "Danger Zone."

In 1992, Melanie traveled to Germany and started singing in German nightclubs. Soon after, Melanie was recording demos and it was her recording of the song, "Sweet Dreams" that caught the eye of Frank Farian who took her under his wing & paired her up with Lane.
In 1994, La Bouche's first single, "Sweet Dreams" peaked at #63 on the UK Singles chart, but fared better in Germany, where it peaked at #8 on the German music charts. The song even topped the charts in Italy.
In 1995, La Bouche released their first album, "Sweet Dreams" which peaked at #28 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Their second single, "Be My Lover" became their biggest hit to date, peaking at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, #5 on Billboard's Top 40 Mainstream chart, #7 on Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart, #3 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and topped Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart.

Internationally, the song was successful, topping the charts in Germany and Sweden, and was also moderately successful in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands.
The third single from the album, "Fallin' in Love" peaked at #18 on Billboard's Top 40 Mainstream chart, #34 on Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart, #38 on Billboard's Adult Top 40 chart, #11 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #3 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart.
The last single from the album, "I Love To Love" peaked at #6 on Australia's ARIA Singles chart, #21 on the German Singles chart, and was moderately successful on the Belgian, French, Swedish, and Finnish music charts.
In 1996, La Bouche released their second album, "All Mixed Up" which didn't chart at all on the Billboard 200.
A remix version of their first single, "Sweet Dreams" was released in the US and managed to peak at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100, #3 on Billboard's dance charts, #4 on Billboard's Top 40 Mainstream chart, #13 on Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart, and #31 on Billboard's Adult Top 40 chart.
In 1998, the duo released their sophomore album, "S.O.S." which peaked at #194 on the Billboard 200 chart.
The first single, "Bolingo (Love is in the Air)" peaked at #26 on the German Singles chart, #23 on the Swedish Singles chart, #19 on Austria's music charts, and #15 on the Swiss Singles chart.
The second single, "You Won't Forget Me" failed to meet expectations in the US, peaking only at #73 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was moderately successful in Germany and Sweden.
The third single from the album, "A Moment of Love" flopped in Germany and the US, failing to chart at all.
The last single, the title song also failed to chart at all in the US or internationally. In 2000, Melanie left La Bouche to start a solo career and was replaced with singer Natacha Wright. In April of that same year, a new single, "All I Want" flopped and Farian decided to end the group.
Meanwhile, Melanie's solo career was moderately successful. In 2000, she released her first single, "Love How You Love Me" which was successful in Germany. Her follow-up singles were also moderately successful.
In May 2001, Melanie released her solo debut album, "Ready to Fly" and continued to perform in clubs under the name "Melanie Thornton, formerly of La Bouche." On November 24, 2001, Melanie tragically died in a plane crash on the Crossair Flight 3597 near Bassersdorf near Zurich in Switzerland. She was only 34 years old.
At the time of her death, Melanie gave her final performance in Leipzig and took the plane from Berlin to Zurich for radio & television appearances to promote her album and her single, "Wonderful Dream (Holidays Are Coming)" which was recorded for a German Coca-Cola television commercial.

The commercial with Melanie's song has been aired in Germany during Christmas since 2001 and has also been in the German Singles chart every year.
In November 2002, a year after Melanie's death, the song, "In Your Life" was dedicated to her and to commemorate the first anniversary of her death. Melanie is buried in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

After Melanie's death, Lane faded away from the spotlight to mourn the loss of his friend and music partner.

These days, Lane is working with new music partner Dana Rayne and as of January 2009, they are working on new music and putting the touches on their upcoming debut album, "Life in the Fast Lane."

Lane also devotes his time to support AIDS victims through local, national, and international foundations. He is also an active member of the USANG Band of the Gulf Coast.

La Bouche's two greatest hits albums were released in 2002 and 2007.

To see Lane McCray's MySpace page, go to:
www.myspace.com/lanemccrayjr

To see the music video for "Be My Lover," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P0_v__IOrE

To see the music video for "SOS," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYzBMOTnII8

To see the music video for "Sweet Dreams," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpTcRV5_MjY

To see the music video for "Fallin In Love," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6A_AnU3F68

To see the music video for "I Love to Love," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VUgYrOolT8

To see the music video for "Bolingo (Love is in The Air)," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbN-Ro-W_Ew

To see the music video for "You Won't Forget Me," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4jSEuBjOUU

To see the music video for "A Moment of Love," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zrph9Nw2Lls

To see the music video for "SOS," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYzBMOTnII8

To see the music video for "All I Want," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93ZUY3Sdt_Q

To see the music video for "In Your Life," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prHR8NAt630

As a bonus, here are videos featuring the late Melanie Thornton:

To see the music video for "Love How You Love Me," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5Wu9tFvgCM

To see a video of Melanie performing her song, "Wonderful Dream" live in her last live performance, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAQ3ZyIfJoA

Davina

Davina (born Davina Bussey in Detroit, Michigan on December 31, 1966) is a female R&B singer.

Before her singing career, Davina worked as a recording engineer and ran her own dance music record label. Davina released a few solo singles from 1983 to 1994 before releasing an album.
In 1997, Davina released her first single from her upcoming album, "So Good" which became her biggest hit to date, peaking at #60 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #23 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.

The song was the theme song for the movie, "Hoodlum" and rappers Raekwon (from the Wu Tang Clan) and Xzhibit appeared on remixed versions of the song.
A year later in 1998, Davina released her debut album, "Best of Both Worlds" which peaked at #180 on the Billboard 200, #7 on Billboard's Heatseekers albums chart, and #34 on Billboard's R&B albums chart.
Davina's second single, "Come Over To My Place" peaked at #81 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #38 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. After that, it seemed that Davina faded into obscurity.
These days,  Davina continues to perform. In 2007, she released her second album in 9 years "Return to Soul."

To see Davina's MySpace page, go to:
www.myspace.com/idavinamusic

To see the music video for "So Good," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1OEEA-OZtQ

To see the music video for "Come Over to My Place," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONVhqCZ4JjQ

Sa-Deuce

Sa-Deuce was an R&B female duo whose members were Janai Abercrombie and Asiah Pierre-Lewis. The two were part of a girl group called "4 Shades of Black."

When the group broke up, Asiah and Janai formed the duo. The duo's name means "the two" and they signed a record deal with Mecca Don Entertainment\Elektra Records.
In 1996, the duo released their self-titled debut album which peaked at #79 on Billboard's R&B albums chart. They were only 17 years old when they released their first single.
The duo's first and biggest hit to date, "Don't Waste My Time" which peaked at #42 on Billboard's Hot R&B\Hip-Hop Singles chart. Another single, "Body Knockin" was also released, but failed to chart.

After that, Janai and Asiah graduated from high school and decided to pursue their own separate careers. It looked as if the two had seemingly faded into obscurity.

Today, Asiah and Janai have recently started recording new music under their new personas: "Gemini" (Janai) and "Aquarious" (Asiah). It's unknown when or if they'll be releasing a new album, but hopefully soon.

To see the music video for "Don't Waste My Time," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jvk-mwUsw0

To see the music video for "Body Knockin," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urYPuE9nTyU

N II U

N II U was a New Jersey male R&B group from the mid-90's whose members consisted of Chuck Howard, Chris Herbert, Don Carlis, and Craig Hill.
In 1994, the group released their self-titled debut album which peaked at #39 on Billboard's Heatseekers albums chart and #90 on Billboard's R&B albums chart.
The group's first single and only biggest hit to date, "I Miss You" peaked at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Another single, "There Will Never Be" was released, but failed to chart at all. After that, it seemed as if the group faded into obscurity.

To see the music video for "I Miss You," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BPmlcOQtpg