pc Quest

pc Quest were a pop music group from Oklahoma that consisted of Chad Petree (born Gregory Chad Petree on October 8, 1978), his older brother, Stephen (born Stephen Christopher Petree on November 18, 1973), Drew Nichols (born John Drew Nichols on January 5, 1974) and Kim Whipkey (born Kimberly Dawn Whipkey on February 16, 1974).

The group formed in 1990, and were managed by songwriter/producer Tim James and record producer George Tobin (who is known for discovering and managing teen pop singer, Tiffany).

In 1991, they released their self-titled debut album on Headliner Records; it’s unknown how or if the album made the charts at all.

The lead single from the album, “Can I Call You My Girl?” peaked at #58 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it their first chart appearance on the Hot 100.

The follow-up single, “After the Summer is Gone” peaked at #41 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it their only highest appearance on the chart. It also peaked at #66 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for five weeks.

In 1992, pc Quest released their sophomore album, “Directions” on RCA Records which flopped on the charts. Most of the songs from the album were later re-recorded by Tiffany for her 1993 album, “Dreams Never Die.”

The two singles released from the album, “Can’t You See” and “I Have to Go On Alone” failed to make the charts at all. After that, it seems as if the group. faded into obscurity.

These days (according to research), Chad Petree is the co-founder, guitarist and lead male vocalist for new wave/indie rock band Shiny Toy Guns which also featured his brother, Stephen. In 2009, he and Shiny Toy Guns member Jeremy Dawson formed a side project called Hybridigital.

Stephen Petree switched to the Christian music genre and has released several independent CDs. He currently resides in California where he is a worship leader at NorthPark Community Church. Kim Whipkey is a wife and mother, and still sings occasionally. It’s unknown what Drew Nichols is currently up to these days. 

To see a video for “Can I Call You My Girl?”, go to:

To see a video for “After The Summer’s Gone,” go to:

To see a video for “Can’t You See,” go to:

To see a video for “I Have to Go On Alone,” go to:

[updated on 10/02/2020]

Kevin Paige

Kevin Paige (born on October 10, 1966 in Memphis, Tennessee) is a pop singer from the late ’80s\early ’90s. 

Born in Memphis, Kevin is the youngest of nine children; his father was a radio singer for NBC back in the ’40s. After earning consecutive All-State drummer honors in high school, he gigged with a few local bands such as the Press, Xavion and Finger Print; he later started a solo career and signed a record deal with Chrysalis Records in 1989.

During that same year, he released his self-titled debut album which peaked at #107 on the Billboard 200, making it his only appearance on the chart.

The lead single, “Don’t Shut Me Out” peaked at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it his only highest charting single to date.

The follow-up single, “Anything I Want” was a moderate hit, peaking at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100. The success of the singles led to Kevin performing as the opening act on Debbie Gibson’s world tour.

However, the last single released from the album, “A Touch of Paradise” failed to make the charts at all and Kevin never released a follow-up album. 

He later became a songwriter for Zomba Music Group and worked as a music minister at the Lindenwood Christian Church in Memphis, Tennessee before becoming the music director at Catholic Church of the Incarnation in Collierville, Tennessee.

These days, Kevin continues to perform music with his wife, Bethany; in 2004, they released a Christmas album entitled “A W.O.W. Christmas” and two contemporary Christian albums: “Faith, Hope, Love, Passion” (in 2004) & “This Much Love” (in 2006). They are currently the house band at Alfred’s on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee and also perform at various events.

To see a video for “Don’t Shut Me Out,” go to:

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

To see a video for “A Touch of Paradise,” go to:

[updated on 10/02/2020]

Homework

Homework were a pop\R&B group from Boston founded by Maurice Starr (who also founded New Kids on the Block and New Edition).

The members consisted of singer\bass guitarist David Knight (the brother of NKOTB member, Jordan Knight), lead vocalists Melvin Sutton (brother of Perfect Gentlemen member Tyrone Sutton) & Shawn Meadows, keyboardists Raphael Dias & William Getchell, percussionst\drummer Evan Stent and electric guitarist Dio Aviles.

The molding process of the group took 3 years of round-the-clock rehearsal and recording schedule. Even David’s brother, Jordan lent his talents to the mix.

Homework performed on the local New England circuit or what Homework called their “1989-1990 Chitterlin’ Tour” & performed with other music acts such as Main Event, Lady Soul, Chris Bender, Classic Example, The Superiors, Picture Perfect, Heart, Body & Soul and Ric Wes.

During Homework’s shows at the Strand Theater in Dorchester, Massachussetts, they caught the attention of Epic Records president David Glew and vice-president Hank Caldwell, who were visiting Boston to see the headline act Homework was opening for. After a 3-song performance, Homework was signed to the label.
In 1990, Homework released their one and only self-titled album which didn’t appear to chart at all on the Billboard charts.
Homework’s only single and well-known hit song, “Special Kind of Lady” managed to peak at #86 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #74 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart in October 1990.

Even though the song didn’t peak very high on the charts, the music video received heavy airplay on BET and moderate airplay on MTV.

Homework opened up for New Kids on the Block and Perfect Gentlemen along with sharing the stage with other artists such as Expose, Technotronic, Gang Starr Posse, Marky Mark & the Funky Bunch, The Fresh Prince & DJ Jazzy Jeff, C&C Music Factory, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, Dino, Cathy Dennis, the Osmond Boys, Brenda K. Starr, the Good Girls and the Cover Girls.

After Maurice Starr left Sony\Epic Records, the group went through record label and management changes which only left Melvin, Raphael, and Evan as the remaining members.

Despite attempts to boost their image and find new members, it eventually failed and by 1992, Homework was no more.

Today, David, Shawn, Raphael, and Evan are still active in the music biz working on various projects. Melvin now goes under the name “Ali Abdur Rahman Sutton” and has converted to Islam. He is married with children and works as a union carpenter.

As for William Getchell and Dio Aviles, it’s unknown what they’re up to.

To see the music video for “Special Kind of Lady,” go to:
http://www.tr3s.com/music/artists/homework/videos/special-kind-of-lady-225213/

To see Homework’s MySpace page and links to the individual members MySpace pages, go to:
http://www.myspace.com/homeworktheband

[updated on 05\07\12]

Sylk-E. Fyne

Sylk-E. Fyne (born S. Johnson from South Central Los Angeles, California) is a female rapper from the late 90’s. She started rapping while in high school.

After getting a college degree, Sylk-E. Fine wrote lyrics for artists such as Too $hort, Tupac Shakur and the late Eazy-E. She went on tour with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
In 1998, Sylk-E. Fyne released her debut album “Raw Sylk” on RCA Records which peaked at #121 on the Billboard 200, #47 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart, and #2 on Billboard’s Heatseekers albums chart. The album was produced by Victor Merrit and Gerald Baillergeau.
Sylk-E. Fyne’s scored her only hit with the single “Romeo and Juliet” featuring Compton’s Most Wanted member, Chill.

The song peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, #6 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Top 40 chart, #5 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart (staying on the chart for 20 weeks) and topped Billboard’s Hot Rap Singles chart. It was was certified Gold in March 1998, selling over 500,000 copies.

Despite the success from the single, Sylk-E. Fyne’s debut album failed to match the same success as well. After that, she was dropped from RCA Records.
In 2000, Sylk-E. Fyne released her sophomore album “Tha Cum Up” on Rufftown Records which was a critical and commercial failure.

The only single to chart “Your Style” featuring Snoop Dogg and Bizzy Bone only made it to #17 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Singles chart.

After that, nothing much was heard from Sylk-E. Fyne, but in 2010, she resurfaced back in the music biz and working on new music, having posted two new songs on her MySpace page.

To see Sylk-E. Fyne’s MySpace page, go to:
http://www.myspace.com/sylkefyneofficial

To see the music video for “Romeo and Juliet,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaNMAlt4IjQ

To see the music video for “Ya Style,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AALC6k00B-U

To see the music video for “Keep It Real” (from her debut album), go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aUs_sLAdvQ

[updated on 05\07\12]

The U-Krew

The U-Krew were an hip-hop\R&B quintet from Portland, Oregon that consisted of lead singer Kevin Morse, producer\keyboardist\drum programmer Larry Bell, Lavelle Alexander, James McClendon and Hakim Muhammad.

The group’s original name was “the Untouchable Crew” back when they first formed in October of 1984.

After the group shortened their name to “U-Krew,” they released their one and only self-titled debut album in 1989 which peaked at #93 on the Billboard 200 chart.
In 1990, The U-Krew’s biggest hit to date “If You Were Mine” peaked at #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #46 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

The group’s follow-up single “Let Me Be Your Lover” peaked at #68 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #81 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart.

Another single “Ugly” was released, but didn’t chart. After that, they never released another album and have seemingly faded into obscurity.

To see the music video for “If You Were Mine,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liEMPDp9fs0

To see the music video for “Let Me Be Your Lover,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9nk5D_6BK0

[updated on 05\07\12]

HWA (Hoes With Attitude)

HWA (or Hoes With Attitude) were an all-female hip-hop trio that consisted of members Tayna “Jazz” Kenner, Dion “Diva” Devoux and Kim “Baby Girl” Kenner.

They came together in 1989 for an independent record label, Drive-By Records to record their debut album.
In 1990, HWA released their debut album, “Livin’ in a Hoe House” which peaked at #38 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.

Due to the album’s sexually explicit lyrics, it gained something of a cult classic and became their most successful album, even though no singles charted on the Billboard charts.

Soon after, HWA were signed to the late Eazy-E’s record label, Ruthless Records and made a cameo appearance in Eazy-E’s song, “Real Muthaphukkin’ G’s.”
In 1994, HWA released their sophomore album\EP “Az Much Ass Azz U Want” which charted at #33 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart and #71 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart. The album was a critical and commercial failure.
Even though the single “All That (Just a Little Action)” didn’t chart, the music video received heavy airplay and Eazy-E appeared in the video himself.

For the second album, Diva was replaced with “Go-Di” and when one of the girls became pregnant, Baby Girl’s cousin, Ty James (the daughter of the late Rick James) replaced her.
In August of 1994, HWA released their third album\EP “I Ain’t No Lady” which also became another critical and commercial failure for the trio.
After that, HWA broke up. Baby Girl released a solo album in 1997 on a Chicago independent record label, but as for the other members, it seems they have faded into obscurity.

To see the music video for “All That (Juzt a Little Action),” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMi3irLng8A

To see the music video for “Funk Me” (from their debut album), go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9NddxciWbw

To see the music video for “I Ain’t No Lady,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeWwVvd2alk

BWP (Bytches With Problems)

BWP (aka Bytches With Problems) were a female duo consisting of Lyndah and Tanisha.

The duo was well-known for their sexually explicit and misandric lyrics, and were referred as a female version of 2 Live Crew. They were signed to RAI-Chaos, a record label distributed by Columbia Records.

In 1991, BWP released their debut album “The Bytches” which peaked at #34 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.

The group’s most successful single to date “Two Minute Brother” peaked at #6 on Billboard’s Rap Singles chart. They made a cameo appearance in the 1992 movie “Strictly Business.”

BWP was supposed to release their sophomore album, “Life’s a Bytch,” but it was shelved days before it was released.

By 1994, BWP was no more. It’s unknown what they’re up to and it seems like they’ve faded into obscurity.

To see the music video for “Two Minute Brother,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab_q-UhR44I

To see the explicit version music video of “Two Minute Brother,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aTJPynqoWA

Wendy Moten

Wendy Moten (born on November 22, 1965 in Memphis, Tennessee) was a pop\R&B singer from the ’90’s.  Her father, James Moten was the musical director at St. Stephen Baptist Church where she sang gospel music in the church choir. 

While attending the University of Memphis, Wendy sang at local clubs when local musician Kevin Paige recruited her as a background singer in his band when he became the opening act for Debbie Gibson’s 1988 tour.

In 1991, she met with manager\producer Dick Williams and he convinced her to record a demo tape at Cotton Row Studios. After performing with Michael Bolton at a New York benefit, Wendy was signed to EMI\ERG Records.
In 1992, she released her self-titled debut album on EMI Records which didn’t appear to make the Billboard 200 chart, but managed to peak at #42 on the UK Albums chart.

The lead single, “Step By Step” peaked at #66 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for six weeks.

The follow-up single, “Come In Out of the Rain” peaked at #55 on the Billboard Hot 100, #5 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart, #38 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Top 40 chart and #67 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart (staying on the chart for 12 weeks). It also peaked at #8 on the UK Singles chart and topped the Japanese Singles chart.

Another track from the album, “So Close to Love” peaked at #35 on the UK Singles chart. Wendy later opened up for Michael Bolton on tour. In 1994, she was featured on the soundtrack, “Beverly Hills, 90210: The College Years” with the song, “Forever Yours.”

During that same year, she was featured on the soundtrack to the film, “The Pagemaker” with the song, “Whatever You Imagine.” She was also featured on Regina Belle’s 1995 album, “Reachin’ Back” on the track, “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love.”

In 1995, Wendy released her sophomore album, “Time for Change” which peaked at #18 on the album charts in Japan.

The two singles released from the album, “Change of Heart” and “Time for Change” were very successful in Japan.

During that same year, she released her third album, “Christmas Time” which was released in Japan, but didn’t make the charts at all.

A year later in 1996, Wendy released her fourth album, “Life’s What You Make It” on I.R.S. Records which flopped on the charts. After that, nothing much was heard from her until 2001 when she was featured on the Small Voices Calling single, “Feed the World Dancing.”

Throughout the years, she has collaborated with various artists ranging from Brooks & Dunn, Larry Carlton, Peabo Bryson, Michael McDonald, Stevie Wonder, Selah, Kirk Whalum, Kiyoki Suzuki, Buddy Guy, Alexander Zonjic and Keizo Nakanishi. 

Wendy has resided in Nashville, Tennessee for the past 23 years. She has also toured with Julio Iglesias for 12 years as a featured vocalist, performed at a sold-out showcase held at Japan’s Budokan hosted by David Foster and sang back-up vocals on Faith Hill & Tim McGraw’s “Soul2Soul II Tour” in 2006, touring with them until 2018.

In 2009, she released her fifth studio album, “Tis the Season” independently on the I.L.S. record label; she collaborated with pianist Clay Perry on the album.

In May of 2014, Wendy released her sixth album, “Timeless: Wendy Sings Richard Whiting” on the Woodward Avenue Records label.  From 2014 to 2016, she toured with Martina McBride and has been touring with Vince Gill since 2016 when he’s not touring with the Eagles.

In April of 2019, she made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry; a year later in February of 2020, she released her seventh studio album, “I’ve Got You Covered.” In 2021, Wendy began competing on Season 21 of NBC’s “The Voice” as a member of Blake Shelton’s team and is currently a finalist on the show.

To see Wendy’s official website, go to:

http://www.wendymoten.com/

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

To see a video for “Come In Out of the Rain,” go to:

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

To see a video for “Whatever You Imagine” (from “The Pagemaker” soundtrack), go to:

To see a video for “Change of Heart,” go to:

To see a video for “Time for Change,” go to:

[updated on 12/08/2021]

3rd Bass

3rd Bass was a hip-hop group from the late 80’s\early 90’s that was one of the first interracial hip-hop groups. The group consisted of MC Serch (born Michael Berrin on May 6, 1967), Prime Minister Pete Nice (born Peter J. Nash in Floral Park, Long Island, New York), and DJ Richie Rich (born Richard Lawson in Jamaica).

Richie Rich worked as a local DJ, Pete Nice was an English major at Columbia University and hosted a hip-hop show on Columbia’s student radio station, WKCR-FM.

MC Serch performed at clubs & block parties and even released a single called “Hey Boy” on an independent record label. Record producer Sam Sever convinced Pete Nice and MC Serch to work together in 1987.
In October of 1989, 3rd Bass released their debut album, “The Cactus Album” which peaked at #55 on the Billboard 200 and #5 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.

The album got positive reviews from the hip-hop press and 3rd Bass gained publicity for being arguably the second white group to achieve hip-hop credibility next to the Beastie Boys.
The first single, “Steppin’ to the AM” peaked at #5 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Singles chart, #50 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #54 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 8 weeks.
The second single from the album, “The Gas Face” peaked at #5 on Billboard’s Rap Singles chart and #31 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

The music video included cameos from Gilbert Gottfried, Salt N’ Pepa, Flavor Flav, & Erick Sermon and received respectable airplay on MTV.
The last single from the album, “Brooklyn Queens” didn’t chart on the rap or R&B charts, but managed to peak at #20 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart.

In reported interviews, MC Serch unsuccessfully tried to join the Beastie Boys. Upon signing with Def Jam Records, 3rd Bass inherited their label’s feud with them.

The duo’s debut album was released shortly after the Beastie Boys walked out on their record contract. Their debut album took shots at not only the Beastie Boys, but MC Hammer as well. (They called him “M.C. Household Too” in the liner notes of their album).
In 1990, 3rd Bass released a remix album, “The Cactus Revisited” which didn’t chart at all on the Billboard charts.

The album consisted of 6 remixed songs and one unreleased song. The album received lackluster commercial and critical reception. The single, “Product of the Environment” was released, but didn’t chart at all.
A year later in 1991, 3rd Bass released their sophomore album, “Derelects of Dialect” which peaked at #19 on the Billboard 200 and #10 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.
The first single from the album and 3rd Bass’ biggest hit song to date, “Pop Goes the Weasel” peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100, #28 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Club Play Singles chart, #18 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart and topped Billboard’s Hot Rap Singles chart. The song was certified Gold and helped the album become certified Gold a month later.

The music video featured punk rock singer Henry Rollins who dressed up as Vanilla Ice, who became another target for the group. It also depicted Vanilla Ice a culture freak who watered down the sound of rap in order to pander a mainstream audience while 3rd Bass was depicted as more respectful of the hip-hop genre’s traditions.

The second and last single from the album, “Portraits of the Artist as A Hood” peaked at #17 on Billboard’s Rap Singles chart and #67 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 6 weeks. The music video featured Gilbert Gottfried as a judge.
3rd Bass’ final music collaboration was the title track to the 1992 movie soundtrack “Gladiator” before splitting up. During that same year (three years after 3rd Bass’ debut album), the Beastie Boys retaliated against them on their third album, “Check Your Head” on the track “Professor Booty.”
Also in 1992, MC Serch co-wrote and produced several tracks for Detroit rapper Boss’ only album, “Born Gangstaz” and released his own solo album, “Return of the Product” in August of that same year.

MC Serch was able to chart on the Hot 100 with the song, “Here It Comes\Back to the Grill” which peaked at #72. The song also topped Billboard’s Rap Singles chart. The album was mostly critically and commercially ignored, peaking only at #103 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Around the time of 3rd Bass’ breakup, MC Serch was involved in the production of the movie, “Zebrahead” and originally wanted to star in the movie, but he was unable to get a role and ended up producing the movie’s soundtrack.

MC Search was even the executive producer on Nas’ debut album, “Illmatic” which became one of the most critically acclaimed albums of the 90’s. After working at Wild Pitch Records, he founded Serchlite, a record label and publishing company. He signed an all-white New York hip hop group, Non Phixtion, but they broke up in 2006.

From 2003 to 2006, MC Serch hosted the radio show, “Serch in the AM” in Detroit.  He hosted the VH1 reality shows, “Ego Trip’s The (White) Rapper Show” and “Ego Trip’s Miss Rap Supreme.” In 2009, he was featured on rapper Kurious’ album, “II.”
Pete Nice and Richie Rich teamed up as “Prime Minister Pete Nice & Daddy Rich,” releasing their only album, “Dust to Dust” to limited success. The album featured many disses toward MC Serch.

In 1998, 3rd Bass reunited for a gig at Tommy Hilfiger’s brother, Andy’s birthday party and performed at Woodstock 1999.

They released a single, “Hail to the Chief” which didn’t chart. There was talk of a new album, but any plans of a reunion or album have been scrapped.

Pete Nice and radio jock\author Bobbito started their own record label, Hoppoh Records under Columbia Records which released two albums before folding due to creative differences.

Pete retired from the music biz and opened a baseball memorabilia shop in Cooperstown. In 2003, he published his first book, “Baseball Legends of Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetary” under his real name. He has also been working to secure property for an official grave site of Negro League baseball players.

In early 2008, Pete opened a sports bar in Boston called “McGreevy’s 3rd Base Bar” which was recently named “Best Sports Bar” in Boston by Citysearch.

Richie Rich produced a track on rapper Kurious George’s debut album and resurfaced briefly in 1999 when he appeared on the Mad Hatter’s album, “Tell ‘Em Why U Madd.” After that, it doesn’t seem like nothing much has been heard from him lately.

To see the music video for “Pop Goes the Weasel,” go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzXI_ApY4dY

To see the music video for “Steppin’ to the AM,” go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK0F1sgtRgU

To see the music video for “The Gas Face,” go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYp28tEAVvs

To see the music video for “Brooklyn Queens,” go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mJlcW3X4PQ

To see the music video for “Product of the Environment,” go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRKDgzlfUBY

To see the music video for “Portrait of the Artist As A Hood,” go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g19usz28Cvo

To see a fan-made video for “Hail to the Chief,” go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Dp1t0m2TLA

[Updated on 04\07\2016]

Gina G

Gina G (born Gina Marie Gardiner on August 3, 1970 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) is an Australian dance-pop music singer from the ’90s.

Gina began her career in 1990 when she worked as a DJ in Melbourne, Australia. In 1992, she was a singer in the Australian dance music group, Bass Culture; she appeared under the name “Geena” for a track that she wrote with the group called “Love the Life” (which was released in 1992). In 1993, she left Bass Culture to start a solo career.

By 1995, she moved to the United Kingdom where she entered the “A Song for Europe” competition with the song, “Ooh Aah… Just a Little Bit” which won the competition and became the U.K.’s entry in the 1996 Eurovision Song Contest (where it in placed eighth place).
The song topped the U.K. Singles chart. It was also successful in the United States; it peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100, #13 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Top 40 chart, #5 on Billboard’s Top 40 Mainstream chart, #25 on Billboard’s Adult Top 40 chart, #11 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #4 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Club Play chart (staying on the chart for 15 weeks).

Internationally, “Ooh Aah… Just a Little Bit” peaked at #5 on the ARIA charts in Australia and topped the charts in Scotland & Israel. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for “Best Dance Recording” in 1998.
Gina’s follow-up single, “I Belong to You” peaked at #6 on the U.K. Singles chart and #34 on the ARIA charts in Australia. It was also moderately successful in Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Europe, Finland, Iceland, Israel, Ireland, Sweden and Scotland.
In 1997, she released her debut album, “Fresh!” which peaked at #12 on the U.K. Singles chart and certified Silver. In the U.S., it peaked at #27 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart. It also peaked at #53 on the Australian Albums chart and #40 on the Norwegian Albums chart.
The title song peaked at #6 on the U.K. Singles chart and #23 on the ARIA Singles chart. It was also moderately successful on the music charts in Belgium, Europe, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Israel and Scotland.
The fourth single from the album, “Ti Amo” peaked at #11 on the U.K. Singles chart, but was unsuccessful in Australia, peaking at #97 on the ARIA Singles chart; however, it topped the music charts in Romania.
The fifth single, “Gimme Some Love” peaked at #25 on the U.K. Singles chart and #97 on the ARIA Singles chart.

In the United States, it peaked at #46 on the Billboard Hot 100, #22 on Billboard’s Top 40 Mainstream chart, #18 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #18 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Club Play chart, staying on the chart for 13 weeks.
The final single released from the album, “Every Time I Fall” managed to peak at #52 on the U.K. Singles chart.

After that, Gina left her record label following a legal dispute with Steve Rodway of Motiv8 over royalties from “Ooh Aah…Just A Little Bit” and against a contract with Rodway’s company, FX Music which had tied Gina into a binding contract which resulted in her being unable to record music.

By 2000, Gina recorded a number of songs with Swedish producers Lagoona including a cover version of Nancy Sinatra’s song, “These Boots are Made for Walking” and a new version of “Ooh Aah… Just a Little Bit” which was released as a CD single through a small independent label in 2004, but it didn’t attract any major attention.

In 2003, she participated in the reality television show, “Reborn in the USA”. Even though she received the most votes from the American audience and won the first round, she was eliminated in the third round.

In early 2005, Gina tried to represent the United Kingdom again at the Eurovision Song Contest, but finished fifth out of five entries in the pre-selection program with her song, “Flashback”.
In August of that same year, she released her sophomore album, “Get Up & Dance” through her website with the majority of the first orders being personally signed by her. The album received good reviews and it was later available as a digital download on iTunes in 2009.
In late 2006, she released the single, “Tonight’s the Night” which peaked at #57 on the U.K. Singles chart and #2 on the commercial dance chart.
In May of 2011, she released the single, “Next 2 You” on iTunes Australia; the remixes featuring rapper Viglante were released in November of that same year.

Gina was supposed to release a second single, “Set the Night on Fire” in 2012 and a music video for the song was planned, but due to personal circumstances, the video was postponed and it was never rescheduled.

These days (according to research), Gina G has her own record label called Stunt Girl Music and she lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband. It’s unknown if she plans on releasing new music anytime soon.

To see a video for “Ooh Ahh..Just a Little Bit,” go to:

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

To see a video for “Fresh,” go to:

To see a video for “Ti Amo,” go to:

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

To see a video for “Every Time I Fall,” go to:

To see a video for “Tonight’s the Night,” go to:

To see a video for “Next 2 You,” go to:

To see a video for “Love The Life” (with Bass Culture), go to: