Groove Theory
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Groove Theory | |
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Origin | New York City, New York, United States |
Genres | R&B, neo soul, hip hop soul |
Years active | 1993–2001 |
Labels | Epic, Columbia |
Past members | Bryce Wilson (1993–2001) Amel Larrieux (1993–1999) Makeda Davis (2000–2001) |
Groove Theory was an American duo, with former member, singer-songwriter Amel Larrieux and songwriter/producer/actor, Bryce Wilson. The group is best known for their 1995 hit "Tell Me", which reached the top five of Billboard's Hot 100 and the US Billboard R&B chart.
Early years
The group formed in New York City in 1993, when Amel Larrieux met Bryce Wilson while she was working at
Career
Commercial success
The group signed a recording contract with
Break up
Larrieux left Groove Theory in 1999 to pursue a solo career, being replaced by Makeda Davis. The group signed with Columbia Records and recorded a new album, The Answer, which was expected for release in 2000. Displeased with Columbia's track record at the time with urban projects, Wilson asked for a release from the label, causing the album to remain unreleased. A single entitled "4 Shure" was released from the album to minor chart performance.
Larrieux began her solo career in her absence from the group, forming her own independent record label, Blisslife, to distribute her music. Wilson appeared in the films Beauty Shop, Trois and Hair Show, and produced music for Beyoncé, Amerie and Mary J. Blige.[3]
Discography
Albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||
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US [4] |
US R&B [5] |
AUS
[6] | |||
Groove Theory |
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69 | 14 | 29 |
Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||
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US [8] |
US R&B [9] |
AUS
[6] |
NZ [10] |
UK
[11] | ||||
"Tell Me" | 1995 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 31 | Groove Theory | |
"Keep Tryin'" | 1996 | 64 | 24 | — | — | — | ||
"Baby Luv" | 65 | 23 | — | — | — | |||
"4 Shure" | 2000 | — | 97 | — | — | — | The Answer |
References
- ^ Blog.nu-soulmag.com
- ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Bvbuzz.com
- ^ "Groove Theory Chart History – Billboard 200". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 12, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- ^ "Groove Theory Chart History – Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 12, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- ^ a b "australian-charts.com – Discography Groove Theory". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- ^ a b "American certifications – Groove Theory". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- ^ "Groove Theory Chart History – Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 12, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- ^ "Groove Theory Chart History – Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 12, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- ^ "charts.nz – Discography Groove Theory". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- ^ "Groove Theory – Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 121.
External links
- Groove Theory at AllMusic