D’Zyre

D’Zyre were a freestyle\dance music duo from the early ’90s that consisted of singers Troy Guy (from Glendale Heights, Illinois) and Andrea Salazar (from Hammond, Indiana). Not much information is given about them, but they were signed to the D.J. International Records label.
In 1991, they released their debut single, “Forever Amor” which peaked at #77 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #49 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart.
Their follow-up single, “Games of Love” failed to make the charts at all. According to the back of the single, D’Zyre was planning on releasing their debut studio album, “Forever Amor”, but it was never released.

After that, it seemed as if the duo faded into obscurity, but according to a comment from Troy Guy himself in 2019:

“She [Andrea] and I went our separate ways because of differences of opinion and standards. Unfortunately, I have knowledge on where or what she is doing now. Forever Amor was created by me (Troy Guy) and I auditioned Andrea when I heard her sing in the lobby of the record company (DJ International Records). From then, I formed the group D’ZYRE. We had a fallout with the record company that made us break away from the record company and went into hiatus. I am currently working on a new single and producing different artists.”

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Pretty Poison

Pretty Poison were a pop\dance music group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania formed by singer Jade Starling and keyboardist\guitarist Whey Cooler. The other members of the group consisted of percussionist\keyboardist Kaya Prior, bassist Mike Capozzoli, drummer Bobby Corea and guitarist Lou Franco.

In the early ’80s, Whey was searching for a singer; he and his brother started a rock band and heard about Jade from classmates at Camden Vocational Technical School. They chose their band name “Pretty Poison” from a 1968 horror film of the same name.
In 1983, the group released the EP, “Laced” on the Svengali Records record label. A year later, their debut single, “Nightime” peaked at #14 on Billboard’s Dance\Disco Top 80 chart (staying on the chart for 10 weeks) and #82 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart (staying on the chart for only 4 weeks). They also performed at various venues where dance music was thriving.
In August of 1987, they released the single, “Catch Me (I’m Falling)” which became a dance hit, topping Billboard’s Hot Dance\Disco Club Play chart for a week, staying on the chart for 13 weeks. It was certified Gold by the RIAA in March of 1989.

It also peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, #85 on the U.K. Singles chart and #13 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 19 weeks. The song was featured on the soundtrack to the film, “Hidin’ Out” and the music video received heavy airplay on MTV.
In 1988, Pretty Poison released their debut studio album, “Catch Me I’m Falling” on Virgin Records which peaked at #104 on the Billboard 200.
The second single, a remixed version of “Nightime” peaked at #13 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart, staying on the chart for 8 weeks. It also peaked at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100, topped Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart and peaked at #83 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 5 weeks.
The last single released from the album, “When I Look Into Your Eyes” peaked at #10 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart (staying on the chart for 8 weeks) and #6 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.
In the early ’90s, Pretty Poison left Virgin Records because they felt that their creativity was being stifled. In 1992, they released the single, “Better Better Be Good To Me” on the Tracer Records label which didn’t appear to make the charts at all.
In 1995, Jade and Whey formed a rock music act called Sex and Violets where they released their only album, “Deflowered” on the FTS Records label.
By the late ’90s, Pretty Poison returned with the single, “Let Freedom Ring” in 1996 which peaked at #33 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart (staying on the chart for 10 weeks) the following year.
In 1998, they released their sophomore album, “Euphoria” on Svengali Records. During that same year, they released a new version of “Catch Me (I’m Falling)” which peaked at #43 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart, staying on the chart for only 3 weeks.
In 2006, Pretty Poison released the single, “Take Me I’m Yours” on the Chemikal Entertainment Group record label. According to research, there were also plans for them to release an album around 2009, but nothing much was heard about since that time.
These days, Jade Starling works as a solo artist, and regularly performs in several retro tours and concerts. In 2019, she released the single, “Fired Up” which peaked at #3 on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart.

In January of 2017, Whey was diagnosed with stage four throat cancer; a GoFundMe page was created which received $10,000 in donations and a benefit concert at the Adelphia Restaurant and Nightclub in South Jersey was thrown for him to help him out. He has since recovered and continues to work with Jade. It’s unknown what the other members of Pretty Poison are currently up to these days.

To see Jade Starling’s official website, go to:
http://jadestarling.com

To see a video for “Catch Me (I’m Falling),” go to:

To see a video for “Nightime,” go to:

To see a video for “When I Look Into Your Eyes,” go to:

To see a video for “Better Better Be Good To Me,” go to:

To see a video for “Let Freedom Ring,” go to:

To see a video for “Take Me I’m Yours,” go to:

To see a video for Jade Starling’s song, “Fired Up,” go to:

Eleanor

Eleanor (born Eleanor Academia in San Diego, California) is a dance music singer-songwriter from the late ’80s.

Growing up in National City, California, she first began playing the piano when she was 3 years old and later started playing the violin. When she was 13 years old, she played in her cousin’s band, Flip Side.

During her high school years, Eleanor continued to play in bands and began hanging out at jazz clubs in San Diego. While she was still in school, she recorded a demo and later accepted a full scholarship to USC. The percussionist that she did the demo with took it to Quincy Jones’ manager, Peter Long. Soon, she became the musical conductor for the Quincy Jones workshops around Los Angeles, California.

She also had an internship as a production assistant for trumpet player Donald Byrd’s studio and was hired as the arranger for DJ Rod “Jazz Album Countdown” McGrew’s Brotherhood Crusade awards dinner.
Eleanor later auditioned to become a member of jazz band Mandrill, but she ultimately declined the offer. Five years after that, she was signed to Columbia Records. In 1987, she released her debut studio album, “Jungle Wave” which didn’t make the charts.
The lead single, “Adventure” topped Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart for a week in May of 1988, staying on the chart for 10 weeks.
The follow-up singles from the album: “Perfection and “Better Safe Than Sorry” didn’t make any impact on the charts at all. In 1988, she went on a world tour with Ray Parker, Jr. During that same year, she founded the World Kulintang Institute and Research Studies Center.
In 1992 (five years after the release of her debut album), Eleanor released her sophomore album, “Global Conversations” on Epic Records which was only available in Europe and Japan.
In 1998, she released her third studio album, “Oracle of the Black Swan” on her independent record label, Black Swan Records which received rave reviews and became a cult favorite among indie rock music fans. In 2009, she released her fourth studio album, “When You Live.”

In the years since, Eleanor has gone on to produce a radio show called “The LA Music Pipeline.” She is an instructor with The Los Angeles Music Center Education Division and Performing Arts Center; a professional martial artist & instructor, a mentor; an author and is on the staff & board at the Center For Cultural Innovation in Los Angeles.

To see Eleanor’s official website, go to:
https://www.eleanoracademia.com/

To follow Eleanor on Facebook, go to:
https://www.facebook.com/EleanorAcademiaTheBlackSwan/

To see a video for “Adventure,” go to:

To see a video for “Perfection,” go to:

To see a video for “Better Safe Than Sorry,” go to:

Starpoint

Starpoint was an R&B\funk music band from Crownsville, Maryland who reached success on the R&B charts back in the ’80s.

The Phillips brothers: George Jr., Ernesto, Lloyd, Orlando and Gregory performed together under the name J.R. and the Royals. They later changed their name to Licyndiana before changing it again to Starpoint in 1978; around that time, four of the Phillips brothers were still a part of the band’s lineup, and Kayode Adeyemo and Renée Diggs had also joined the lineup.
In 1979, Starpoint got a record deal with Chocolate City Records and released their self-titled debut album in 1980. The album peaked at #62 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.
The lead single, “I Just Wanna Dance With You” peaked at #19 on Billboard’s Hot Soul Singles chart, staying on the chart for 14 weeks. The song also peaked at #26 on Billboard’s Disco Top 100 chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks.

The follow-up singles from the album: “Get Ready, Get Down”, “Gonna Lift You Up” and “You’re My Sunny Day” failed to make any impact on the charts at all.
In 1981, the band released their sophomore album, “Keep On It” which peaked at #138 on the Billboard 200 and #31 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.
The title song peaked at #28 on Billboard’s Hot Soul Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks. The follow-up single, “I Want You Closer” peaked at #67 on Billboard’s Hot Soul Singles chart, staying on the chart for 7 weeks.
During that same year, they released their third studio album, “Wanting You”. The album failed to chart, but the title song managed to peak at #66 on Billboard’s Hot Soul Singles chart, staying on the chart for 7 weeks.

The follow-up singles: “Angel” (which peaked at #50) and “Do What You Wanna Do” (which peaked at #56) were moderately successful on the R&B charts.
In 1982, Starpoint released their fourth studio album, “All Night Long”. The album peaked at #52 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.
The first single from the album, “Get Your Body Up” peaked at #76 on Billboard’s Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 5 weeks. The title song peaked at #69 on Billboard’s Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 6 weeks.
In 1983, the band released their fifth studio album, “It’s So Delicious” on The Boardwalk Entertainment Co. record label. The album peaked at #32 on Billboard’s Black Albums chart.
The lead single, “Don’t Be so Serious” peaked at #14 on Billboard’s Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 14 weeks. It also peaked at #46 on Billboard’s Dance\Disco Top 80 chart, staying on the chart for 7 weeks.

The follow-up single from the album, “It’s so Delicious” peaked at #79 on Billboard’s Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for only 4 weeks.
In 1984, Starpoint released their sixth studio album, “It’s All Yours” on Elektra Records. The title song peaked at #84 on the UK Singles Chart and #17 on Billboard’s Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 14 weeks.

The follow-up singles from the album: “Breakout” (which peaked at #73) and “Am I Still the One” (which peaked at #59) were moderately successful on the R&B charts.
In 1985, they released their seventh studio album, “Restless” which peaked at #60 on the Billboard 200 and #14 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.
The lead single from the album, “Object of My Desire” became a hit, peaking at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #8 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 22 weeks.

The song also peaked at #12 on Billboard’s Hot Dance\Disco Club Play chart (staying on the chart for 12 weeks), #7 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #96 on the UK Singles Chart.
The second single from the album, “Emotions” was released only in the United Kingdom, but it didn’t appear to make the charts. The third single, “What You Been Missing” peaked at #9 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 18 weeks.
The title song peaked at #11 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart (staying on the chart for 14 weeks) and #13 on Billboard’s Hot Dance\Disco Club Play chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks. The song also crossed over to the pop music charts, peaking at #46 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The last single released from the album, “Til the End of Time” peaked at #64 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks.

During that same year, Starpoint went on tour to promote the album which featured artists such as Morris Day, Luther Vandross, Isley Jasper Isley and Atlantic Starr. During the tour, Renée Diggs was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, but she continued to tour and record with the band.
In 1987, they released their eighth studio album, “Sensational”. The album peaked at #95 on the Billboard 200 and #29 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.
The first single from the album, “He Wants My Body” peaked at #8 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 15 weeks. The song also peaked at #89 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #40 on Billboard’s Hot Dance\Disco Club Play chart, staying on the chart for only 4 weeks.
The follow-up single, “D.Y.O.B.” peaked at #25 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks.
The third single, “The More We Love” peaked at #30 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 11 weeks. The last single, “Touch of Your Love” failed to chart at all.
In 1988, Starpoint released their ninth studio album, “Hot to the Touch” which peaked at #75 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.
The two singles released from the album: “Say You Will” (which peaked at #18) and “Tough Act to Follow” (which peaked at #81) were moderately successful on the R&B charts.
In 1990, the band released their tenth and last studio album, “Have You Got What It Takes” which failed to make the album charts at all.
The lead single, “I Want You-You Want Me” peaked at #32 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart (staying on the chart for 11 weeks) and #9 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart, staying on the chart for 8 weeks.
The follow-up singles: “Midnight Love” (which peaked at #45) and “Have You Got What It Takes” (which peaked at #93) didn’t generate a lot of success on the R&B charts. Afterwards, Starpoint disbanded and went on to pursue separate projects.
In 1990, Renée Diggs released a solo album called “Oasis” which was initially released in Europe only. She later started the Renée Diggs Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis. On March 18, 2005, Renée died from a heart condition at the age of 50. Her solo album was released in the United States after her death.

In 2000, Ernesto Phillips began working with singer-songwriter Terry Cole and signed him to his record label, Longevity Records. From 2000 to 2001, the two of them would collaborate on various tracks.

On March 25, 2004, he died from a stroke. Following his death, The Ernesto Phillips Scholarship for Talented Youth was established in his memory to help children realize their ambitions to become musicians.

Greg Phillips toured with artists Najee and Angela Bofill from 2001 to 2006. In 2011, Starpoint regrouped with George, Orlando, Kayode and Greg in the lineup where they performed a one-off live show in Lyon, France.

George Phillips worked as the program manager for Community Treatment Services in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, working with patients with substance abuse issues. In 2014, he was given an honorary doctorate from the New York College of Health Professionals.

On February 3, 2021, George died from sepsis. His family established the George Mckenzie Phillips Jr. Fund for Mental Health and Drug Abuse Rehabilitation in his memory.

These days (according to research), Orlando Phillips currently performs as a Carribean steel drum musician. In 1988, Kayode Adeyemo was credited with co-writing Milli Vanilli’s 1988 hit song, “Girl You Know It’s True”; it’s unknown what he’s currently up to these days.

To see Starpoint’s website, go to:
https://www.starpointmusic.com/

To see a video for “I Just Wanna Dance with You”, go to:

 

To see a video for “Keep On It”, go to:

 

To see a video for “I Want You Closer”, go to:

 

To see a video for “Wanting You”, go to:

 

To see a video for “Do What You Wanna Do”, go to:

To see a video for “Angel”, go to:

 

To see a video for “Get Your Body Up”, go to:

 

To see a video for “All Night Long”, go to:

 

To see a video for “It’s So Delicious”, go to:

 

To see a video for “Don’t Be So Serious”, go to:

 

To see a video for “It’s All Yours”, go to:

 

To see a video for “Am I Still the One”, go to:

 

To see a video for “Object of My Desire”, go to:

 

To see a video for “Emotions”, go to:

 

To see a video for “What You Been Missin'”, go to:

 

To see a video for “Restless”, go to:

 

To see a video for “Til the End of Time”, go to:

 

To see a video for “He Wants My Body”, go to:

 

To see a video for “D.Y.B.O.”, go to:

 

To see a video for “The More We Love”, go to:

 

To see a video for “Say You Will”, go to:

To see a video for “Tough Act to Follow”, go to:

To see a video for “I Want You-You Want Me”, go to:

To see a video for “Midnight Love”, go to:

 

To see a video for “Have You Got What It Takes?”, go to:

Sweet Obsession

Sweet Obsession were an R&B music trio from Detroit, Michigan that consisted of the Green sisters: Keena, Klmmala and Michelle.
The trio formed in 1981 under the name Greens III where they released an album called “Razor” in 1984 on the Malaco Records label. In 1986, they changed their name to Foxx and released the album, “Set Me Free”.
By 1988, the Green sisters changed their name to Sweet Obsession. During that same year, they released their self-titled debut studio album. The album peaked at #45 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.
They scored a hit with the lead single from the album, “Gonna Get Over You” peaked at #8 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 18 weeks.
The follow-up single, “Being In Love Ain’t Easy” peaked at #10 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 22 weeks.
The last single released from the album, “Cash” peaked at #91 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for only 3 weeks. During that same year, they were featured on the soundtrack to the film, “Iron Eagle II” with the track, “Take These Chains”.
In 1990, the trio appeared on the soundtrack to the film, “Lambada” with the track, “Set the Night on Fire” which was released as a single, but didn’t make the charts at all.
A year later, Sweet Obsession released their sophomore album, “Sweet Obsession Too” which didn’t make any album charts.
The lead single, “Elevator” peaked at #74 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 5 weeks.
The follow-up single from the album, “I’m a Good Woman Looking For a Good Man” peaked at #32 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 12 weeks.

Afterwards, it seems as if Sweet Obsession faded into obscurity. Nothing much has been heard from the Green sisters since the ’90s.

To see a video for “Gonna Get Over You”, go to:

 

To see a video for “Being in Love Ain’t Easy”, go to:

To see a video for “Cash”, go to:

To see a video for “Take These Chains”, go to:

To see a video for “Set The Night on Fire”, go to:

To see a video for “Elevator”, go to:

To see a video for “I’m A Good Woman Looking For a Good Man”, go to:

Alyson Williams

Alyson Williams (born on May 11, 1962 in Harlem, New York) is an R&B singer from the late ’80s.

She is the daughter of bandleader and trumpeter Bobby Booker. She first began performing when she was 4 years old and was later inspired to study dance with Arthur Mitcher, the founder of The Dance Theatre in Harlem.

To help enhance her dance skills, Alyson also studied with Alvin Ailey and other various dance companies. She was given a scholarship to attend Marymount Manhattan College. She later attended City University of New York where she was a member of the Aaron Davis Center for the Performing Arts program and studied under John Lewis from the Modern Jazz Quartet.

During her college years, she joined the Institute of New Cinema Artists. She went on to sing background vocals for artists such as Melba Moore, Evelyn “Champagne” King and Kurtis Blow.

After numerous collaborations with Kurtis Blow, Alyson became known as a in-demand studio session singer. She was also a member of the music group, High Fashion (which also featured R&B singer Meli’sa Morgan).

In 1987, Alyson released her debut solo single, a cover version of The Pointer Sisters’ 1973 song, “Yes We Can Can” on the Profile Records label. She later signed a record deal with Def Jam Recordings, making her the first female R&B singer to be signed to the label.
In 1989, she released her debut studio album, “Raw”. The album peaked at #29 on the U.K. Albums chart and #25 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.
The lead single from the album, “Sleep Talk” became a dance hit, peaking at #3 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks. The song also peaked at #17 on the U.K. Singles chart, #13 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #3 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks.
The follow-up single, “My Love Is So Raw” (featuring rapper Nikki D.) peaked at #12 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 14 weeks. It also peaked at #5 on the U.K. Singles chart and #28 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart, staying on the chart for 6 weeks.
The third single released from the album, “Just Call My Name” peaked at #4 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 11 weeks. The fourth single, “I Need Your Lovin’ ” peaked at #8 on the U.K. Singles chart and #5 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks.
The last single released from the album, “Not On The Outside” (featuring R&B singer Oran “Juice” Jones) peaked at #35 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks. The song charted at #34 on the U.K. Singles chart, staying on the chart for only 5 weeks.
In 1990, Alyson released the remix album, “Cooked: The Remix Album”. The lone single from the album to chart, “I Second That Emotion” (featuring singer Chuck Stanley) peaked at #4 on the U.K. Singles chart.
In 1991, she was featured on the soundtrack to the film, “Livin’ Large” with the track, “She’s Not Your Fool” which was released as a single.
In 1992, she released her self-titled sophomore album. The album peaked at #31 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart. The first single, “Can’t Have My Man” peaked at #7 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 17 weeks.
The follow-up single, a cover version of The Deele’s 1983 song, “Just My Luck” peaked at #6 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 15 weeks. The last single released from the album, “Everybody Knew But Me” managed to peak at #60 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 7 weeks.

In later years, Alyson focused on a stage career, appearing in more than a dozen musical stage plays. She also formed her own production company called A.W.P. (short for A Woman’s Prerogative).
In 2004, she released her third studio album, “It’s About Time” on the Three Keys Music record label. These days (according to research), Alyson hosts her own radio show called Love Notes in the Chill Zone at WHCR 90.3 FM in Harlem, New York.

To follow Alyson Williams on Instagram, go to:
https://www.instagram.com/alysonwilliamsmusic/

To see a video for “Sleep Talk”, go to:

To see a video for “My Love Is So Raw”, go to:

To see a video for “I Need Your Lovin’ “, go to:

To see a video for “Just Call My Name”, go to:

To see a video for “Not On the Outside”, go to:

To see a video for “I Second That Emotion”, go to:

To see a video for “Can’t Have My Man”, go to:

To see a video for “Just My Luck”, go to:

To see a video for “Everybody Knew But Me”, go to:

To see a video for “It’s About Time”, go to:

B Angie B

B Angie B (born Angela Roxanna Boyd on September 21, 1968 in Morton, Mississippi) is a former R&B singer from the ’90s. She got her stage name from rapper MC Hammer when he said the words, “Just be Angie” one day.

Born and raised in the small rural town of Morton, Mississippi, B Angie B began singing at a local church. In 1984, she graduated from Morton High School. A few years later, she and her friend decided to move out west to pursue a music career together, but when her friend ended up pregnant, she relocated to Oakland, California by herself. 

Once B Angie B was in California, she was discovered by producer James Early (who would become her future husband), who brought her to the attention of MC Hammer that she was a singer. She was featured on MC Hammer’s 1988 album, “Let’s Get It Started” on the track, “Pump It Up (Here’s the News)” and became a backup singer during his concert tours. While touring, she briefly dated boxer Mike Tyson.

In 1989, she was a member of MC Hammer’s all-female rap group, Oaktown 3.5.7. and provided vocals to their song, “Juicy Gotcha Krazy.” She continued to tour and produce background vocals for MC Hammer during the success of his 1990 album, “Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em” and the tour promoting the album.

In 1991, MC Hammer signed B Angie B to his Capitol Records distributed imprint label, Bust It Records. During that same year, she released her self-titled debut album which peaked at #133 on the Billboard 200 and #12 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart, selling 137,000 copies.

The lead single, a cover version of The Emotions’ 1976 song, “I Don’t Want To Lose Your Love” peaked at #2 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 18 weeks. It also peaked at #54 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #37 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

The follow-up single, “So Much Love” peaked at #3 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 19 weeks.

The last single from the album, a cover version of Rufus & Chaka Khan’s 1975 song, “Sweet Thang” peaked at #52 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 12 weeks.

B Angie B toured with Johnny Gill around the time of her album’s release. In July of 1991, she began dating Mike Tyson again while on tour with several musicians from the Bust It Records label. She would later become a prominent witness in Tyson’s rape trial in 1992. 

Due to the mediocre sales of her debut album, Capitol Records dropped her from the label in 1992. During that same year, she appeared in the film, “Class Act” (featuring rap duo Kid n’ Play) and was featured on the soundtrack with the track, “A Class Act I.”

In 1995, B Angie B released the single, “It’s My Life” under the name Angie B which peaked at #74 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 7 weeks. It was featured on the Bust It Records compliation album, “Rez E-Rekt’ed 2 Reign (Resurrected 2 Reign).”

In 2000, she returned to Mississippi with her daughter. In the summer of 2009, she released new music on her MySpace page, including a remake of Anita Ward’s 1979 song, “Ring My Bell.”

In 2013, B Angie B signed a record deal with Monarchy Records and released her sophomore album, “Stronger Than Ever” in 2015. These days (according to research), she is living in Atlanta, Georgia where she is focused on raising her children, and working in real estate and interior design.

To see a video for “I Don’t Want To Lose Your Love,” go to:

To see a video for “So Much Love,” go to:

To see a video for “Sweet Thang,” go to:

To see a video for “A Class Act I,” go to:

To see a video for “It’s My Life,” go to:

To see a video for “I Wanna Be” (from her “Stronger Than Ever” album), go to:

[updated on 12/09/2021]

The Mac Band

The Mac Band was an R&B group from the late 80s\early 90s consisting of a group of four brothers: Ray, Derrick, Charles, and Kelvin McCampbell and musicians Ray Flippin (bass), Rodney Frazier (keyboards), Mark Harper (guitar), and Sly Fuller (drums).

The McCampbell brothers hail from Flint, Michigan.
In 1988, they released their debut album “The Mac Band Featuring the McCampbell Brothers” which peaked at #109 on the Billboard 200 chart and #22 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.The group’s first single and biggest hit to date, “Roses are Red” topped Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart in July of 1988, topping the chart for a week and staying on the chart for 17 weeks.

In the U.K., the song peaked at #8 on the U.K. Singles chart, staying on the chart for 13 weeks.

The second single, “Stuck” peaked at #25 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 13 weeks.

The third single from the album, “Stalemate” peaked at #40 on the U.K. Singles chart, staying on the chart for 4 weeks.

The fourth single, “Jealous” peaked at #90 on the U.K. Singles chart, staying on the chart for only 2 weeks.

The last single from the album, “That’s the Way I Look at Love” peaked at #70 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 7 weeks.

In 1990, the Mac Band released their sophomore album, “Love U 2 the Limit” which failed to make the charts at all.

The first single, “Someone to Love” peaked at #27 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 12 weeks.

The follow-up single, the title song, managed to peak at #52 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 12 weeks.

A promo single, “I Could Never Say Goodbye” was released, but didn’t chart.

In 1991, the Mac Band released their last album, “The Real Deal” which peaked at #78 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.

The only single to chart was “Everythang” which peaked at #73 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for only 6 weeks.

After that, the Mac Band went their separate ways.

These days, Charles McCampbell runs a music studio in Duncanville, Texas.

Derrick McCampbell is the worship leader for “The Bridge” service at the Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas.

He also follows his basketball passion by leading his signature “D-Mac” Hoops Basketball camps across the Dallas, Texas metro area. The camps are focused on team building, basketball skills, and Christian values.

Mark Harper continues to be active in the music business and released his solo jazz album, “The Mark Harper Project” which is available on CD Baby and iTunes.

He was a member of the Wayman Tisdale Band and the lead guitarist for Tower of Power. Mark has performed with artists such as Kirk Whalum, Toby Keith, Charlie Pride, Ronnie Laws, Yolanda Adams, BeBe Winans, and the late Phyllis Hyman.

He is also the leader of the Mark Harper Acoustic Band.  It is unknown what the other members of the band are up to.

To see Mark Harper’s official website, go to:
http://www.markharpermusic.com/

To see the music video for “Roses Are Red,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WbJXY6epVo

To see the music video for “Stuck,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV8l9f9pjUk

To see a fan-made video for “That’s The Way I Look at Love,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu0iSma6WLM

To see the music video for “Someone to Love,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAzqeExNYvc

To see a fan-made video for “Love U 2 the Limit,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7936uJlvZAY

To see the music video for “Everythang,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIEXEIyfjRs

[updated on 05\23\12]

Colonel Abrams

Colonel Abrams (born in Detroit, Michigan) was a dance\R&B music singer-songwriter from the mid-’80s.

At a young age, he began playing the guitar and the piano. At the age of 10, he and his family moved to New York and later performed in various bands including the funk band, 94 East (whose lineup featured Prince on lead guitar).
In 1984, he released his debut single, “Leave the Message Behind the Door” on Streetwise Records which peaked at #73 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 5 weeks.
His follow-up single, “Music Is the Answer” peaked at #84 on the UK Singles chart and #11 on Billboard’s Hot Dance\Disco Club Play chart, staying on the chart for 13 weeks.

In 1985, Colonel Abrams signed with Steven Machat’s record label and production company, AMI. Steven hired British music producer Richard James Burgess to produce Colonel Abrams’ debut album and arranged for MCA Records to sign Colonel for worldwide releases.
During that same year, he released the single, “Trapped” which topped Billboard’s Hot Dance\Disco Club Play chart for a week and stayed on the charts for 13 weeks. It also topped Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, peaked at #3 on the UK Singles chart (where it was certified Gold) and peaked at #20 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 14 weeks.
In August of 1985, Colonel Abrams released his self-titled debut album which peaked at #75 on the Billboard 200 and #13 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.
The follow-up single from the album, “The Truth” peaked at #53 on the UK Singles chart, #28 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi Singles Sales chart and #78 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 5 weeks.
The third single from the album, “I’m Not Gonna Let You” topped Billboard’s Hot Dance\Disco Club Play chart for a week in May of 1986, staying on the chart for 8 weeks. It also peaked at #24 on the UK Singles chart, #2 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #7 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 15 weeks.
The fourth single, “Over and Over” peaked at #45 on Billboard’s Hot Dance\Disco Club Play chart, (staying on the chart for 3 weeks), #19 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #68 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 8 weeks.
The last single released from the album, “Speculation” peaked at #15 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart (staying on the chart for 7 weeks) and #10 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.
In 1987, Colonel Abrams released the single, “How Soon We Forget” which became his fourth number-one dance hit, topping Billboard’s Hot Dance\Disco Club Play chart for 2 weeks and stayed on the chart for 12 weeks.

The song also peaked at #75 on the UK Singles chart, #11 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #6 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks.
In August of that same year, he released his sophomore album, “You and Me Equals Us” which peaked at #25 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.
The follow-up single, “Nameless” peaked at #54 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 12 weeks. The last single from the album, “Soon You’ll Be Gone” didn’t make the charts.
In 1990, Colonel Abrams released the single, “Bad Timing” on the Horus Records label. He later signed a record deal with Scotti Bros. Records.
In March of 1992, he released his third studio album, “About Romance” which didn’t make any album charts.
The lead single, “You Don’t Know (Somebody Tell Me)” peaked at #58 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 9 weeks.
The follow-up single from the albm, “When Somebody Loves Somebody” peaked at #70 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 6 weeks.
The third single, “Never Be Another One” peaked at #22 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks.
In 1994, he released the single, “So Confused” which peaked at #15 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks, making it his last charting single to date.
In May of 1996, Colonel Abrams released his last studio album, “Make a Difference” on the Music USA record label. Although the title song was an underground club hit, it didn’t make the Billboard charts at all.

Throughout the late ’90s and 2000s, he continued to release various singles. In January of 2007, he released the single, “Just When You Thought” on his own record label, Colonel Records.

In 2014, a GoFundMe account was created for Colonel Abrams in order to help him out because he was homeless, in poor health and suffering from diabetes. On November 24, 2016, he died at the age of 67.

To see the video for “Trapped,” go to:

To see the video for “The Truth,” go to:

To see the video for “Over and Over,” go to:

To see a video for “I’m Not Gonna Let You”, go to:

To see the video for “How Soon We Forget,” go to:

To see a video for “Leave the Message Behind the Door”, go to:

To see a video for “Music is the Answer”, go to:

To see a video for “Speculation”, go to:

To see a video for “Nameless”, go to:

To see a video for “Soon You’ll Be Gone”, go to:

To see a video for “Bad Timing”, go to:

To see a video for “You Don’t Know (Somebody Tell Me)”, go to:

To see a video for “When Somebody Loves Somebody”, go to:

To see a video for “Never Be Another One”, go to:

To see a video for “So Confused”, go to:

“D” Train

“D” Train was an R&B\dance music duo consisting of members James “D Train” Williams (who was the lead singer) and Hubert Eaves III (who played the keyboard, bass, and drums). The duo’s name comes for James’ nickname that he got while playing football during high school.

James and Hubert met each other in college in Brooklyn, New York where Hubert was a jazz session musician and aspiring producer, collaborating with R&B group Mtume.
In 1981, they signed a record deal with Prelude Records and released their debut single, “You’re The One For Me”.

Upon its release, the duo took the single to DJ Frankie “Hollywood” Crocker from radio station WBLS-FM and the song became a hit, topping Billboard’s Disco Top 80 chart for 3 weeks, staying on the chart for 19 weeks. The song also peaked at #30 on the UK Singles chart and #13 on Billboard’s Hot Soul Singles chart, staying on the chart for 17 weeks.
In 1982, “D” Train released their debut studio album, “You’re The One For Me” on Prelude Records which peaked at #128 on the Billboard 200, #72 on the U.K. Albums chart and #16 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.
Their follow-up single, “Keep On” peaked at #2 on Billboard’s Disco Top 80 chart, staying on the chart for 21 weeks. It was also a moderate hit on the R&B charts, peaking at #15 on Billboard’s Black Singles chart (staying on the chart for 16 weeks).
A cover version of Dionne Warwick’s 1964 song, “Walk On By” peaked at #45 on Billboard’s Dance\Disco Top 80 chart (along with the track, “D Train (Theme)”), staying on the chart for 10 weeks. The song also peaked at #44 on the UK Singles chart and #42 on Billboard’s Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 12 weeks.
In 1983, “D” Train released their sophomore album, “Music” which peaked at #31 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.
The title song peaked at #23 on the U.K. Singles chart and #12 on Billboard’s Dance\Disco Top 80 chart, staying on the chart for 12 weeks. It also peaked at #20 on Billboard’s Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 8 weeks.
The follow-up single, “Keep Giving Me Love” peaked at #65 on the U.K. Singles chart, #24 on Billboard’s Dance\Disco Top 80 chart (staying on the chart for 9 weeks) and #55 on Billboard’s Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks.
The last single to chart from the album, “The Shadow of Your Smile” peaked at #88 on the U.K. Singles chart.
In 1984, the duo released their third and last studio album, “Something’s On Your Mind” which didn’t chart at all.
The title song peaked at #79 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on Billboard’s Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 19 weeks.
The follow-up single from the album, “You’re the Reason” peaked at #43 on Billboard’s Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 9 weeks.
In 1985, “D” Train released the single, “Just Another Night (Without Your Love)” peaked at #59 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 8 weeks.
During that same year, remixed versions of “You’re The One For Me” (which peaked at #15) and “Music” (which peaked at #62) were moderately successful on the U.K. Singles chart. Afterwards, the duo left Prelude Records after releasing three albums on their label. Although they kept working together, James Williams signed to Columbia Records as a solo artist.
In 1986, James Williams released his debut solo album, “Miracles of the Heart” which didn’t appear to make the album charts.
The first single, “You Are Everything” peaked at #86 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 8 weeks.
The follow-up single, “Misunderstanding” reached the top 10 on the R&B charts, peaking at #10 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 16 weeks. The song also managed to peak at #5 on Billboard’s Hot Dance\Disco Club Play chart, staying on the chart for 11 weeks.
The last single from the album, “Oh How I Love You (Girl)” peaked at #22 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 12 weeks.
In 1988, James released his sophomore album, “In Your Eyes” which peaked at #46 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart. The title song peaked at #11 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 14 weeks.
In later years, James Williams went on to work with various singers such as Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Natalie Cole, Mary J. Blige, Vanessa Williams, Elton John and Clay Aiken. He also worked as a jingle vocalist and an actor as well. In 2009, he released his third solo album, “701 Franklin Ave” on the Jungshin Inc. record label.

It’s unknown what Hubert Eaves is currently up to these days and it appears as if he has faded into obscurity.

To see a video for “You’re the One For Me,” go to:

To see a video for for “Keep On,” go to:

To see a video for “Walk on By,” go to:

To see a video for “Music,” go to:

To see a video for “Keep Giving Me Love,” go to:

To see a video for “Something’s on Your Mind,” go to:

To see a video for “You’re the Reason,” go to:

To see a video for for “Just Another Night (Without Your Love),” go to:

To see a video for “Misunderstanding,” go to:

To see a video for “Oh How I Love You (Girl),” go to:

To see a video for “You Are Everything”, go to:

To see a video for “In Your Eyes,” go to:

To see a video for “Pleasure” (from James Williams’ album, “701 Franklin Ave”), go to: