Stephanie Mills

Stephanie Mills (born Stephanie Dorthea Mills on March 22, 1957 in Brooklyn, New York) is a female R&B singer who got her start in the '70s, but gained success on the R&B charts during the '80s & early '90s.

Stephanie started out singing gospel music in church as a child and when she was 9 years old, she appeared in the Broadway play, "Maggie Flynn." She won "Amateur Hour" at the Apollo Theater for six weeks in a row.

In 1974, Stephanie released her debut album, "Movin' in the Right Direction" on ABC Records, which failed to make much impact on the charts. A year later, she won the role of Dorothy in the Broadway version of "The Wiz," but Diana Ross ended up playing Dorothy in the film version.

Jermaine Jackson referred Stephanie to Motown Records head, Berry Gordy, who signed her to the record label. In 1976, Stephanie released her second album, "For the First Time" which was written & produced by Burt Bacharach & Hal David, but once it again, it did not make much impact on the charts.

In 1979, Stephanie was signed to 20th Century Records and released her third album, "What Cha' Gonna Do with My Lovin'" which peaked at #22 on the Billboard 200 and #12 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart. The album was produced by James Mtume & Reggie Lucas.

The title song became a hit, peaking at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #8 on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles chart, staying on the chart for 24 weeks. 

The follow-up single from the album "Put Your Body in It" peaked at #8 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.

The last single from the album, "You Can Get Over" peaked at #55 on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles chart, staying on the chart for 8 weeks. It also peaked at #8 on Billboard's dance charts along with "Put Your Body in It."

In 1980, Stephanie released her fourth album, "Sweet Sensation" which peaked at #16 on the Billboard 200 and #3 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart. The album was certified Gold.

The title song peaked at #52 on the Billboard Hot 100, #5 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart, and #3 on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles chart, staying on the chart for 21 weeks.

Stephanie scored her biggest hit to date, "Never Knew Love Like This Before" which peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, #5 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, and #12 on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles, staying on the chart for 22 weeks. It also peaked at #4 on the UK Singles chart.

She was nominated for "Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist" at the 7th and 8th American Music Awards  The song won "Best R&B Song" (which was presented to the songwriters, James Mtume & Reggie Lucas) and "Best Female R&B Vocal Performance" (to Stephanie).

In 1981, Stephanie released her fifth album, "Stephanie" which peaked at #30 on the Billboard 200 and #3 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

Stephanie scored another hit with "Two Hearts" featuring the late Teddy Pendergrass. The song peaked at #40 on the Billboard Hot 100, #82 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, and #3 on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles chart, staying on the chart for 19 weeks. 

The song also peaked at #49 on the UK Singles chart. The follow-up single, "Night Games" peaked at #33 on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles chart, staying on the chart for 11 weeks.

In 1982, Stephanie released the album, "Love Has Lifted Me" which was recorded in 1975 after the release of "For the First Time."

During that same year,  Stephanie released her sixth studio album, "Tantalizingly Hot" which peaked at #48 on the Billboard 200 and #10 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single, "Last Night" peaked at #14 on Billboard's Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks.

The second single, "Keep Away Girls" peaked at #13 on Billboard's Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 17 weeks.

The last single, "You Can't Run From My Love" peaked at #15 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart and #59 on Billboard's Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for only 8 weeks.

In 1983, Stephanie released her seventh album, "Merciless" which peaked at #104 on the Billboard 200 and #12 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single, "Pilot Error" peaked at #12 on Billboard's Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 15 weeks.

The follow-up single, a cover version of Prince's song "How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore?" peaked at #12 on Billboard's Black Singles chart.

In 1984, Stephanie released her eighth album, "I've Got the Cure" which peaked at #73 on the Billboard 200 and #10 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

Stephanie scored her first dance hit with the first single, "The Medicine Song" topping Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart for a week. The song also peaked at #65 on the Billboard Hot 100, #8 on Billboard's Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 17 weeks.

The follow-up single, "Edge of the Razor" peaked at #14 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart and #47 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks.

The last single from the album, "In My Life" peaked at #92 on the UK Singles chart, but didn't chart in the United States.

In 1985, Stephanie was featured on the "Fletch" movie soundtrack with the song, "Bit By Bit" which peaked at #78 on the Billboard Hot 100, #15 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, #14 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #52 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 9 weeks.

During that same year, Stephanie released her ninth self-titled album on MCA Records. The album peaked at #47 on the Billboard 200 and #4 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single from the album, "Stand Back" peaked at #7 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart and #15 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 14 weeks.

Stephanie scored her first number-one R&B hit with the second single, "I Have Learned to Respect the Power of Love" topping the chart for a week in May of 1986. The song was written by Angela Winbush and René Moore.

The last single from the album, "Rising Desire" peaked at #11 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart staying on the chart for 14 weeks.

In 1987, Stephanie released her tenth album, "If I Were Your Woman" which peaked at #30 on the Billboard 200 and topped Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single, "I Feel Good All Over" became Stephanie's second number-one R&B hit, topping the chart for 3 weeks, staying on the chart for 18 weeks.

In 1988, Patti LaBelle admitted that she was given a chance to record the song by the writers of the song, Gabriel and Annette Hardeman (who was a background singer for Patti at the time), but she passed on it because she believed it wasn't a "Patti" song.

The second single from the album, "(You're Puttin') A Rush on Me" became Stephanie's third number-one R&B hit, topping the chart for a week and staying on the chart for 16 weeks.

The third single, "Secret Lady" peaked at #7 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 17 weeks.

The last single from the album, the title song (which was a cover version of Gladys Knight and the Pips' song) peaked at #19 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 13 weeks.

Stephanie appeared in the NBC TV special, "Motown: Merry Christmas" performing the song, "Christmas Everyday" which was written by the late actor/comedian, Redd Foxx. She also appeared on the late Robert Brookins' song "Where is the Love" which was a moderate R&B hit.

In 1989, Stephanie released her eleventh album, "Home" which peaked at #82 on the Billboard 200 and #5 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single from the album, "Something in the Way (You Make Me Feel)" became Stephanie's fourth number-one R&B hit, topping the chart for a week and staying on the charts for 18 weeks.

The title song (which was the song Stephanie sung in "The Wiz") became Stephanie's last number-one R&B hit to date, topping the chart for a week and staying on the chart for 18 weeks just like the previous single did.

The third single from the album, "Comfort of a Man" peaked at #8 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks.

The last single from the album, "Real Love" peaked at #53 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 11 weeks.

In 1991, Stephanie released her first holiday album, "Christmas." During that same year, she was featured on J.T. Taylor's song, "Heart to Heart" which was moderately successful on the R&B charts.

A year later in 1992, Stephanie released her last studio album on MCA Records "Something Real" which peaked at #22 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.

The first single, "All Day All Night" peaked at #20 on Billboard's R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 19 weeks.

The follow-up single, "Never Do You Wrong" peaked at #30 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #33 on Billboard's R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 17 weeks.

In 1994, Stephanie released her first gospel album, "Personal Inspirations" on GospoCentric Records  which peaked at #8 on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums chart & #20 on Billboard's Top Contemporary Christian Albums chart.

In 1997, Stephanie returned to musical theater, starring in a production of Stephen Schwartz's "Children of Eden" in New Jersey. In 2000, she began making a comeback, recording singles with gospel singer BeBe Winans & rapper DMX.

In 2004, Stephanie independently released the album, "Born For This" which peaked at #25 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart. She also toured and made appearances on gospel television shows.

In 2010, Stephanie released her newest single, "Yesterday" which is available on iTunes. Towards the end of 2012, she released the single, "So in Love This Christmas." Her new album has yet to be released.

In the '70s, Stephanie was married to Shalamar member, Jeffrey Daniel for a brief period, but it ended in less than 2 years. She married Dino Meminger in the mid-80s, but again, it lasted less than 2 years. Stephanie married radio program manager, Michael Saunders in 1993, but they later divorced.

In an interview in 2010, Stephanie stated that she resides in Charlotte, North Carolina with her son, Farad (who has Down's Syndrome).

To see the music video for "Never Knew Love Like This Before," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLbC0dRIjX0

To see the music video for "Two Hearts," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wDsOQwQetI

To see the music video for "Last Night," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eylurhSLJ-8

To see the music video for "The Medicine Song," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjRjYXno0UU

To see the music video for "Bit By Bit," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPlxWRZO7jY

To see the music video for "Stand Back," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuyc52C2Ju0

To see the music video for "(You're Puttin') A Rush on Me," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_ngGLzd6fI

To see the music video for "Where is the Love" with Robert Brookins, go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA_iBoAqcSs

To see the music video for "Something in the Way You Make Me Feel," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGVkojCuWi8

To see the music video for "Home," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnKQN7TF4hQ

To see the music video for "Comfort of a Man," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8_11VTplb0

To see the music video for "All Day All Night," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWDPW8aka6E

To see the music video for "Never Do You Wrong," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H584JeQg4NY




[Updated on 04\30\2016]

Magic Lady

Magic Lady were a female R&B trio from Detroit, Michigan that featured singers Linda Stokes, Jackie Steele and Kimberly Ball.

It was formed by Linda and her husband, Michael Stokes. All three women were background vocalists for artists such as Shirley Caesar, Bob Seger, Keith Barrow, Enchanted and the Soul Searchers.

In 1980, the trio released their self-titled debut album on Arista Records which didn't appear to generate a lot of success.

In 1982, Magic Lady released their sophomore album "Hot 'N' Sassy" on A&M Records, but it didn't make the album charts.

The only single to chart was "Red Hot Stuff" which peaked at #52 on Billboard's Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 6 weeks.

By 1988, Magic Lady was down to a duo after Kimberly Ball left. During that same year, they released their last self-titled album on Motown Records.

The duo scored a hit with the single "Betcha Can't Lose (With My Love)" which peaked at #45 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks. It also managed to peak at #58 on the UK Singles chart.

After that, it seems as if Magic Lady has faded into obscurity.

To see a fan-made video for "Betcha Can't Lose (With My Love)," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jfj0OMFVZo

To see Magic Lady performing "Red Hot Stuff" on "Soul Train," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUXyyc6Kack

Craig Mack

Craig Mack (born on May 10, 1971 in Trenton, New Jersey) was a hip-hop rapper from the '90s.

As a teenager, Craig released his first single under the name "MC EZ" in 1988, but not a lot of success came out of it.

While working as a go-fer for hip-hop group EPMD, he hooked up with Sean "Puffy" Combs who offered him a spot on a remix version of Mary J. Blige's song "You Don't Have To Worry." Impressed with Craig's rapping skills, Puff Daddy signed him to a record deal with his record label, Bad Boy Entertainment.

In July of 1994, Craig released his debut single "Flava in Ya Ear" which became a hit, peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 (making it his only highest appearance on the Hot 100), #4 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart (staying on the chart for 28 weeks) and topped Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart. It was also certified Platinum by the RIAA & sold 1,000,000 copies in the United States.

The remix version of "Flava in Ya Ear" featured late rapper The Notorious B.I.G., LL Cool J, Rampage & Busta Rhymes. The song was even nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best Rap Solo Performance."

On September 20, 1994, Craig released his debut album "Project Funk da World" which peaked at #21 on the Billboard 200 and #6 on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart.

Although the album received good commercial feedback, it was overshadowed by the huge success of the Notorious B.I.G.'s debut album "Ready to Die" (which was also released in September of that same year as well).

The follow-up single from the album "Get Down" peaked at #38 on the Billboard Hot 100, #2 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart and Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #17 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 20 weeks).

The last single released from the album "Making Moves With Puff" failed to make any impact on the charts at all. During the '90s, Craig was featured on remixes by artists such as Veronica, Brownstone, Boyz II Men and Gina Thompson. He was also featured on the Sound of Blackness' song "Spirit."

On June 24, 1997, Craig released his sophomore album "Operation: Get Down" which peaked at #46 on the Billboard 200 and #17 on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart. Unlike his debut album, the album didn't generate a lot of success.

The only single from the album to make the charts was "What I Need" which managed to peak at #16 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart, #9 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #55 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart (staying on the chart for 13 weeks). 

After his second album flopped, Craig had left Bad Boy Records and his popularity began fading away.

In 2002, it was announced that he was working on a third album which was supposed to be released in 2007, but apparently, those plans never materialized (although he did release a single in 2006 called "Mack Tonight.") Craig would later leave the music scene for the next few years.

In 2012, a video was leaked on YouTube, saying that Craig had joined a Christian ministry in Walterboro, South Carolina. In November of that same year, Beazylife Distribution released a new Craig Mack mixtape called "Operation Why2K? – Hosted by B-Eazy" through music website, DatPiff.com.

In 2017, Craig released his last album "The Mack World Sessions." The album contains 18 tracks that were recorded between 2000 and 2006.

Sadly on March 12, 2018, Craig Mack died from heart failure at a hospital near his residence in Walterboro, South Carolina. He was 47 years old.

Following his death, rapper Erick Sermon had written on Twitter that he was completing work on Craig Mack's new album. It's currently unknown whether or not the album will be released posthumously.

Rest in Peace, Craig Mack. You will be missed.

To see the music video for "Flava in Ya Ear," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNFqMx0gY7I

To see the music video of the remixed version of "Flava in Ya Ear," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMbELEUfmIA

To see the music video for "Get Down," go to:
https://vimeo.com/155333072

To see the music video for "Making Moves with Puff," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7oqzZQGUa8

To see the music video for "What I Need," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKShV0dpNR8

To see the music video of the remixed version of "What I Need," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NniiEf9JouU




[Updated on 03\13\2018]

Debbie Jacobs

Debbie Jacobs (born Debbie Jacobs-Rock in Baltimore, Maryland) is a female R&B\dance singer that started her career in the late '70s, but gained success in the early '80s. She is considered a classic disco diva throughout the U.S. and Europe.

Like most singers, Debbie started out singing in church. In 1979, she released her debut album, "Undercover Lover" which peaked at #153 on the Billboard 200 chart.

The first single from the album, "Don't You Want My Love" peaked at #106 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart and #66 on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles chart, staying on the chart for 7 weeks.

The title song managed to peak at #6 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart along with the rest of the songs from the LP. Debbie was one of the few singers at that time to have four singles released off the LP to become successful.

In 1980, Debbie released her second album, "High On Your Love" which peaked at #178 on the Billboard 200 chart.

The title song became a hit for Debbie, peaking at #79 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart for a week in March of 1980.

In 1984, Debbie released the single, "Doctor Music" which peaked at #50 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart. She continued to release singles throughout the rest of the 1980s.

In 2000, she teamed up with Rosabel and Tommy Boy Silver and remixed “Don’t You Want My Love” which became a hit on the dance charts.

These days, Debbie is married with a daughter & she continues to sing in church. She has also devoted her life to fighting for the rights of individuals infected or affected with HIV and AIDS, founding the LIGHT Health & Wellness Comprehensive Services Inc.

To see a fan-made video for "Don't You Want My Love," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uROYHGheSQg

To see a fan-made video for "Undercover Lover," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNWpXVC2f1I

To see a fan-made video for "High On Your Love," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_lUUus7nzc

To see a fan-made video for "Doctor Music," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkhX6CgQj8M

To see a fan-made video for "Hot Hot (Give it All You Got)" [from her second album], go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhB9q4zLI-I


[Updated on 04\30\2016]

Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz

Lord Tariq (born Sean Hamilton) & Peter Gunz (born Peter Pankley) were a hip-hop\rap duo from the 90s.

Before becoming a duo, they were in a group called Gunrunners. Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz made an appearance on Whodini's 1996 album "Six" on the track "Can't Get Enough" and co-wrote two other tracks on the album.

In 1998, the duo released their only album, "Make it Reign" on Columbia Records. The album peaked at #38 on the Billboard 200 and #8 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart. It featured collaborations with rappers such as Fat Joe, Sticky Fingaz, Kurupt, Cam'ron, and the late Big Pun.

The first single, "Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)" peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March of 1998 and #4 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 41 weeks and topped Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart, becoming their biggest and only hit to date.

The song also peaked at #10 on Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 chart and topped Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart. It also peaked at #21 on the U.K. Singles chart and #6 on the Canadian Singles chart. The song was certified platinum by the RIAA, selling over 1 million copies.

The follow-up single, "We Will Ball" peaked at #49 on Billboard's Hot R&B Airplay chart, staying on the chart for 8 weeks. The duo appeared on the remix to Mariah Carey's song, "My All/Stay Awhile" during that same year. In 1999, Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz broke up without releasing a sophomore album.

In 2004, Lord Tariq released his solo album "The Barcode" on the Team Saga Entertainment record label. It's unknown how or if the album was successful. Peter Gunz's son, Cory is a rapper who is currently signed to Young Money Entertainment.

To follow Peter Gunz on Twitter, go to:
https://twitter.com/IamPeterGunz

To see the music video for "Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdVefG2xuKo

To see the music video for "We Will Ball," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7haOnZIicc


[updated on 06/20/13]

Donna Lewis

Donna Lewis (born Donna Maree Lewis on August 6, 1973 in Cardiff, Wales, UK) is a female pop singer\songwriter from the 90s. Donna began playing the piano when she was 6 years old and as a young teen, she began writing songs thanks to the inspiration of her jazz pianist father.

Donna studied at the Welsh College of Music and Drama & majored in composition for piano and flute. After teaching music in Sussex for a year, she moved to Birmingham to sing in a bar band and during that time, she set up her own studio & began recording her own songs.

In late 1993, Donna began shopping her demo tape around and jumped at the opportunity to sign with American record label, Atlantic Records.

In May of 1996, Donna released her debut album, "Now in a Minute" which peaked at #31 on the Billboard 200 and #6 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart.

Donna's first single "I Love You Always Forever" became a hit, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on Billboard's Top 40 Mainstream chart in August of 1996, #2 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart & #1 on Billboard's Adult Pop Songs chart in October of 1996. 

The song also peaked at #2 on Billboard's Rhythmic Top 40 and #20 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart. It stayed at #2 on the Hot 100 for 9 weeks, becoming tied for 4th place among songs with the longest runs at #2.

The song also topped Billboard's Hot 100 Airplay chart. In the U.K., the song peaked at #5 on the U.K. Singles chart. It was certified Gold in the U.S., France, Germany, and Norway.

The follow-up single, "Without Love" peaked at #41 on the Billboard Hot 100 & #36 on Billboard's Adult Top 40 chart in February of 1997, #24 on Billboard's Top 40 Mainstream chart in January of 1997. It also peaked at #39 on the U.K. Singles chart.

Another single, "Fool's Paradise" peaked at #169 on the U.K. Singles chart, but did not appear to chart anywhere else.

In 1997, Donna was featured on the "Anastasia" movie soundtrack with Richard Marx on the track, "At the Beginning" which peaked at #45 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart.

In July of 1998, Donna released her second album, "Blue Planet" which didn't appear to make the Billboard 200.

The only single to chart was "Love Him" which topped Billboard's Hot Dance Music\Club Play singles chart in November of 1998. After that, Donna departed from Atlantic Records. During the early 2000s, she was featured as a guest vocalist on several trance/house music recordings.

In 2002, Donna released her third album, "Be Still" independently on her own label, Peruzzi Records and is available on her official website.

In 2008, Donna released her fourth and latest album to date, "In the Pink" and the first single, "Shout" appeared on the soundtrack to the Marian Quinn film, "32A." She also sang lead vocals for her side project, Chute. They released their debut EP in April 2010. In May of 2012, she released the single, "Always It's You" with Hywel Jones.

In March of 2015, Donna released her fifth album "Brand New Day" (her first full-length album in nearly a decade). She is currently working on a new EP with music producer Ryan Farish.

To see Donna's official website, go to:
http://www.donnalewis.com/

To see the music video for "I Love You Always Forever," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqdWTeXWvOg

To see the music video for "Without Love," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_jEK7ipX4U

To see a fan-made video for "Fool's Paradise," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgYrtWroT7M

To see the music video for "At the Beginning," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP6kPVvIEC0

To see a fan-made video for "Love Him," go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7POTmGoNjw

[Updated 04\06\2016]

Danny Madden

Danny Madden (born in Brooklyn, New York) is an R&B musician from the 90s. Danny is skilled in playing the drums, flute saxophone, trombone, cello and piano. He has performed with music legends Leonard Bernstein and Duke Ellington. 

He has studied music at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio, the Julliard School of Music in New York, the Interlaken Academy in Michigan and the American University in Washington, D.C. He has also been a back-up vocalist and songwriter for various artists.

In 1991, Danny released his debut album, "These Are the Facts of Life" on Giant Records. It's unknown how or if the album ever made the charts.

His only charting single, "Facts of Life" (from the "New Jack City" movie soundtrack) peaked at #91 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 4 weeks. It also peaked at #72 on the U.K. Singles chart.

Since then, Danny has continued in music, on Broadway and is one of New York City’s most sought-after voice teachers.

To see Danny's official website, go to:
http://danny-madden.com/index.html

To see the music video for "Facts of Life," go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSroU3g3Cus