Archive for October, 2011


Bridgette

Bridgette was a female freestyle\dance singer from the early 90’s. Not much information is given about her, but she was signed to Bassment Records.

In 1990, she released her only single, “Number One,” which didn’t appear to chart at all. After that, it seemed as if Bridgette had faded into obscurity.

To see a fan-made video for “Number One,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNN6dVmBe10

Stevie B (born Steven Bernard Hill in 1958 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a male freestyle\dance\pop singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known as the “King of Freestyle.” Before starting his music career, Stevie B had various jobs from washing cars to serving fast food.

In 1987, Stevie B released his first single, “Party Your Body” which peaked at #7 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart and #40 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Club Play Singles chart.

In 1988, Stevie B released his debut album, “Party Your Body” on LMR Records. The album peaked at #78 on the Billboard 200 and #63 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.

The second single released from the album, “Dreamin’ of Love” peaked at #80 on the Billboard Hot 100, #8 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #23 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Club Play Singles chart.

The last single from the album, “Spring Love (Come Back to Me)” peaked at #43 on the Billboard Hot 100, #2 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #5 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart.

During that same year, Stevie B released his second album, “In My Eyes” which peaked at #75 on the Billboard 200 and R&B Albums chart.

The first single released from the album, “I Wanna Be the One” peaked at #32 on the Billboard Hot 100, #12 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #39 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart.

The follow-up single, “In My Eyes” peaked at #37 on the Billboard Hot 100, #11 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #21 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart.

The third single, “Girl I Am Searching For You” peaked at #56 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #17 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart. The last single released from the album, “Love Me For Life” peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1989, Stevie was featured on freestyle singer Jaya’s single, “If You Leave Me Now.”

In 1990, Stevie B released his third album, “Love & Emotion” which peaked at #54 on the Billboard 200 and #81 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart.

The title song managed to peak at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100, #21 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, and #43 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Club Play Singles chart.

The second single, “Because I Love You (The Postman Song)” became Stevie B’s biggest hit, peaking at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard’s Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart. The song was also successful in Australia, Canada, Germany, France, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The single was certified Gold by the RIAA on April 12, 1990.

The third single, “I’ll Be By Your Side” peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100. The last single, “Forever More” peaked at #96 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In 1992, Stevie B released his fourth album, “Healing” which failed to chart at all on the Billboard 200 chart. The only single to chart was “Pump That Body” which peaked at #15 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart.

In 1994, Stevie B released his fifth album, “Funky Melody” which also failed to chart at all on the Billboard 200. The single, “Dream About You\Funky Melody” peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In 1996, Stevie B released his sixth album, “Finally” which failed to make the charts at all and it’s unknown how or if any singles managed to chart on the Billboard charts.

In 1998, Stevie B released his seventh album, “Right Here Right Now.” The album didn’t appear to make any impact on the charts whatsoever.

In 2000, Stevie B released his eighth album, “It’s So Good.” It’s unknown how much impact the album had in the United States, but it appeared to be successful in Germany.

In 2006, Stevie B released his ninth album, “This Time.” It’s unknown how or if the album was successful.

In August of 2009, Stevie B released his tenth and current album to date, “The Terminator.” The album features a remixed version of “Spring Love” featuring rapper Pitbull.

Stevie B continues to perform live and release music. On September 30, 2011, Stevie B was arrested in Springfield, Massachussetts after one of his concerts for unpaid child support, owing $420,000.

To see a fan-made video for “Party Your Body,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOzTVh-pfeA

To see the music video for “Dreamin’ of Love,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CqAUrNInWs

To see the music video for “Spring Love,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KJte4O-zD4

To see the music video for “I Wanna Be the One,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h06vD-X_QGo

To see the music video for “In My Eyes,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHnpqBM8svU

To see a fan-made video for “Girl I Am Searching For You,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KswZsMnDlD4

To see a fan-made video for “Love Me For Life,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgXWKWmzFig

To see the music video for “Love & Emotion,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN7obQchs-c

To see the music video for “Because I Love You (The Postman Song),” go to:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xw7fm_stevie-b-because-i-love-you_music

To see a fan-made video for “I’ll Be By Your Side,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84CxN4jhv7U

To see a fan-made video for “Forever More,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YCqposF8kE

To see the music video for “Pump That Body,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTimoy5gAho

To see a fan-made video for “Funky Melody,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFEyeIF-Ikc

To see the music video for “Dream About You,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3f6qbTZBFk

Donet

Donet was a female freestyle\dance singer from the late 80’s. Not much information is given about her, but she was signed to Hot Records.

In 1988, Donet released her only single, “Love and Kisses.” It’s unknown how or if the single ever charted. The song has been featured on the freestyle music compliation album, “Classic Freestyle Masters.” After that, it seemed as if Donet has faded into obscurity. Nothing much has been heard from her since.

To see a fan-made video for “Love and Kisses,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyTfOy2ywJU

Cindy Janson

Cindy Janson was a female freestyle musician from the 80’s. Not much information is given about her, but she released one single on Bassment Records.

In 1987, she released the single, “Number One.” It’s unknown how or if the single ever charted. After that, it seemed as if Cindy had faded into obscurity.

To see a fan-made video for “Number One,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpMxYxbIEgg

Skindeep

Skindeep was an R&B trio from Brooklyn, New York that consisted of members Tracy Hester, Rico Desire and Rick Gilsaint. In 1996, they released their debut album, “Get U Open” on PolyGram Records. It’s unknown how or if the album ever charted. The first single from “No More Games” (featuring rapper Lil Kim) peaked at #92 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #39 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 13 weeks.

The follow-up single, “Everybody” peaked at #86 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, staying on the chart for 7 weeks.

After that, it seemed as if Skindeep had faded into obscurity. Nothing much has been heard from them since.

To see the music video for “No More Games,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edeF-Lr5xl8

To see the music video for “Everybody,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1feIJk87LSQ

[updated on 08-17-12]

Vinnie Vin was a hip-hop\rap artist from the early 90’s. Not much information is given about him, but he was signed to American Sound Records. Vinnie Vin was known for his clean, profanity-free personality.

In 1990, he released his only album, “The Show Must Go On” which was produced by Charles “Poogie” Bell. The album didn’t appear to make a lot of impact on the charts and after that, it seemed as if Vinnie Vin had faded into obscurity.

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Boston Dawn

Boston Dawn (born Dawn Deegan) was a female freestyle\pop singer from the late 80’s\early 90’s.

Not much information is given about this artist, but she was signed to the Outpost Entertainment Company record label.

In 1988, she released her first single, “We Can Have it All” under her real name. It’s unknown how or if the single ever charted.

A year later, she released the single, “I Hope it Breaks Your Heart” under her stage name which managed to have some local chart impact.
In 1990, Boston Dawn released her third single, “Playtoy” (which was recorded by another singer, Carmin) which didn’t appear to make any impact on the charts. Her fourth single, “Something Serious” failed to make the charts at all either. In 1991, she released her only studio album, “Something Serious” on American Sound Records. It’s unknown how or if the album ever charted.
The last single Boston Dawn released was a slowed-down cover version of the Shirelles’ 1962 song, “Soldier Boy” (which was a tribute to the soldiers who fought in the Gulf War) failed to chart.

After that, it seemed as if Boston Dawn had faded into obscurity, but according to the Isle of Deserted Pop Stars, she currently works as a real estate agent in Florida.

To see Dawn Deegan’s blog, go to:
http://www.dawndeegan.blogspot.com/

To see a video for “I Hope She Breaks Your Heart”, go to:

To see a video for “Playtoy”, go to:

To see a video for “Something Serious”, go to:

To see a video for “Soldier Boy”, go to:

To see a video for “We Can Have It All”, go to:

Nico

Nico was a male freestyle\dance singer from the 80’s. Not much information is given about him, but he was signed to Southway Records.

In 1989, he released the single, “Don’t You Leave Me.” It’s unknown how or if the song ever charted. After that, it seemed as if Nico had faded away into obscurity. Nothing much has been heard from him since.

To see a fan-made video for “Don’t You Leave Me,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMlfVLiz3Jk

Karin Jones

Karin Jones was a female R&B singer from the 80’s. Not much information is given about her, but she was signed to the Handshake Records & Tapes label.

In 1982, Karin released her only album, “Under the Influence of Love.” It’s unknown how or if the album ever charted.

The title song was released as a single, but once again, it’s unknown how or if the single ever charted. After that, it seemed as if Karin Jones has faded into obscurity.

To see a fan-made video for “Under the Influence of Love,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNVYFuTY2SI

To see a fan-made video for “Ready Ready Love” (from her debut album), go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93kTJLCAVvo

To see a fan-made video for “You Know Me, I Know You,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcAuj0YZTds

Keia Weia

Keia Weia was a female dance singer from the 80’s. Not much information is given about her, but she was signed to Easy Street Records.

In 1988, she released the single, “Just Another Game.” It’s unknown how or if the single ever made the charts. After that, it seemed as if Keia Weia has faded into obscurity. Nothing much has been heard from her since.

To see a fan-made video for “Just Another Game,” go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK8-PAGG7_g