Kym Mazelle
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Born | Kymberly Grigsby August 10, 1960 Gary, Indiana, U.S. |
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Years active | 1986–present |
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Website | officialkymmazelle |
Kym Mazelle (born Kymberly Grigsby; August 10, 1960) is an American singer. She is regarded as a pioneer of house music in the United Kingdom and Europe.[1][2] Her music combines R&B, soul, funk, house music, dance, and pop.[3] She is credited as "The First Lady of House Music".[1][4]
Biography
Early life
Mazelle was born in Gary, Indiana.[5] She lived on the same street as the Jackson family and knew Michael Jackson's mother and uncle.[6] In 1981, she attended Mundelein College in Chicago. In 1982, she transferred to Columbia College Chicago, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in Arts and Entertainment Media Management in 1986.[7] During college, she worked part-time as an intern and secretary at Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Career
In 1987, she worked with record producer
In 1990, Mazelle joined British music group
In 1994, she scored a No. 13 hit in the UK with a cover on "
She has appeared on two live albums by
In July 2010, Mazelle joined the cast of UK theatre production of
She headlined Liverpool Pride on August 6, 2011.[23] On November 3, 2011, she headlined Prince Charles's Prince's Trust Ambassador Ball in Glasgow and helped to raise £93,000.00 for the charity on the night. On April 6, 2013, her appearance on The Voice UK was broadcast on the BBC.[24] In 2017, Mazelle embarked on her 30th Anniversary Tour, celebrating thirty years in the music industry.
Discography
Albums
- Crazy / Brilliant! (1989)
- The Pleasure Is All Mine (2004)
- Destiny (2010)
Compilations
- Brilliant!! (1991) – European remix compilation, with 3 new tracks
- The Gold Collection (1996)
Singles
Solo singles
Single | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||
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US
[25] |
US Dance [26] |
AUS [27] |
BEL [28] |
FRA
[29] |
GER
[30] |
NED
[31] |
NZ [32] |
UK
[8] | |||
"Useless (I Don't Need You Now)" | 1988 | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 53 | Crazy (UK/EUR) Brilliant! (US/CAN) |
"Wait!" (duet with Robert Howard) |
1989 | — | — | — | 20 | — | 26 | 32 | — | 7 | |
"Got to Get You Back" | — | — | — | — | — | 57 | — | — | 29 | ||
"Love Strain" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 52 | ||
"Was That All It Was" | 1990 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | |
"Don't Scandalize My Name" | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
"Useless (I Don't Need You Now)" ( Norman Cook Remix)
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— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | Brilliant! (European remix compilation) | |
"No One Can Love You More Than Me" (Boilerhouse Remix) | 1991 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | |
"Woman of the World" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Trainer — OST | |
"Love Me the Right Way" (with Rapination) |
1993 | 97 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | Non-album single |
"No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" (duet with Jocelyn Brown) |
1994 | — | — | 48 | 46 | — | — | — | — | 13 | |
"Gimme All Your Lovin'" (duet with Jocelyn Brown) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | ||
"Love Me the Right Way '96" (with Rapination) |
1996 | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | |
"Young Hearts Run Free" | — | — | 11 | — | 29 | 88 | — | 16 | 20 | Romeo + Juliet — OST | |
"Have a Nice Day" | 1997 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single |
"A Place in My Heart" | 1998 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
"Love Magic" | 2004 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | The Pleasure Is All Mine |
"On My Own" | 2005 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
"Here Comes the Light" | 2010 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Destiny |
"Can You Feel It" (with Junior and Sinitta)[33] |
2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | non album single |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released. |
As featured artist
Single | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||||||
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US R&B [34] |
IRE [36] |
NED
[37] |
UK
[8] | ||||||||||||||
"Taste My Love" (House to House featuring Kym Mazelle) |
1987 | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||||||||||
"Missing You" (Soul II Soul featuring Kym Mazelle) |
1990 | 29 | 39 | 24 | 74 | 22 | Vol. II: 1990 – A New Decade | ||||||||||
"Love Me or Leave Me" (Kamasutra presents Kym Mazelle) |
1995 | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||||||||||
"Searching for the Golden Eye" (Motiv-8 and Kym Mazelle) |
1996 | — | — | — | — | 40 | |||||||||||
"Free, Gay & Happy" (Paradise People featuring Kym Mazelle) |
1997 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
"Truly" (Peshay featuring Kym Mazelle) |
2000 | — | — | — | — | 55 | Miles from Home | ||||||||||
"Perhaps" (Sunray featuring Kym Mazelle) |
2001 | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||||||||||
"Dance Little Dreamer" (Infinito featuring Kym Mazelle) |
— | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
"Feel Like Dancin'" (House Bros. featuring Kym Mazelle) |
2003 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
"Change" (Yann Vedra featuring Kym Mazelle) |
2014 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
"Lovin'" (David Morales presents The Face featuring Kym Mazelle) |
2015 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released. |
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Episode | Refs |
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1991 | Trainer | Pattie Roman | "A Question of Loyalty" | [12] |
"Business or Pleasure" | [12] |
Tours
- A New Decade Tour (1990) (with Soul II Soul)
- 25 Year Anniversary Tour (2011–12) (with Soul II Soul)
- Kym Mazelle 30th Anniversary Tour (2017)
References
- ^ a b Kym Mazelle biography, Telegraph UK. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ^ Kym Mazelle | Famous Hoosiers. The NWI Times. Retrieved on December 19, 2016
- ^ Running free with Kym Mazelle. Voice Online. Retrieved on February 14, 2016
- ^ Kym Mazelle biography, DamnGoodVoices. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ^ "Kym Mazelle | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- ^ a b "Biography by Ron Wynn". Allmusic.com. Retrieved February 23, 2009.
- ^ Kym Mazelle '86 – Alumni – Columbia College Chicago. Columbia College Chicago. Retrieved on September 28, 2018
- ^ a b c d e "Kym Mazelle – UK Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ "Kym Mazelle – Useless (I Don't Need You Now)". Discogs. 1990. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
- ^ Published by ABC Consumer Magazines. (1990). Kym Mazelle. InMusic, Volume 1—2, Page 31. Retrieved from https://books.google.com
- ^ Brilliant! — Kym Mazelle. All Music Guide. Retrieved on October 8, 2017
- ^ a b c Read, M. (September 30, 2014). Seize the Day. Biteback Publishing. Retrieved from https://books.google.com
- ^ Romeo + Juliet — Original Soundtrack. All Music Guide. Retrieved on October 8, 2017
- ^ Romeo + Juliet | Gold & Platinum Database. Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved on October 8, 2017
- ^ Kym Mazelle — Young Hearts Run Free. BBC Online – Top of the Pops' Video Archive. Retrieved on March 28, 2017
- ^ Kym Mazelle – The Pleasure Is All Mine. All Music Guide. Retrieved on January 5, 2017
- ^ Kym Mazelle – Love Magic. Discogs. Retrieved on January 5, 2017
- ^ Kym Mazelle – On My Own. Discogs. Retrieved on January 5, 2017
- ^ Mazelle's still got the magic. Manchester Evening News. Retrieved on October 8, 2017
- ^ BWW Interviews: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE's Kym Mazelle. Broadway World. Retrieved on October 8, 2017
- ^ Disco Diva Kym Mazelle Set for Landor Theatre's SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, 7/13-7/25. Broadway World. Retrieved on October 8, 2017
- ^ Kym Mazelle – Destiny. Discogs. Retrieved on January 5, 2017
- ^ Thousands take to the streets for Liverpool Pride 2017. The Guide Liverpool. Retrieved on October 8, 2017
- ^ Soul singer Kym Mazelle falls at the first hurdle as The Voice auditions continue. Metro News UK. Retrieved on October 8, 2017
- ^ "Kym Mazelle – US Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2017.
- ^ "Kym Mazelle – US Dance Club Songs". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ "Kym Mazelle – Australian Chart". australian-charts.com. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ "Kym Mazelle – Flemish Chart". ultratop.be. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ "Kym Mazelle – French Chart". lescharts.com. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ "Kym Mazelle – German Chart". germancharts.de. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ "Kym Mazelle – Dutch Chart". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ "Kym Mazelle – New Zealand Chart". charts.nz. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ "Can You Feel It – single". Apple Music. September 16, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "Soul II Soul – Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2017.
- ^ "Soul II Soul – Dance Club Songs". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2017.
- ^ "IRE Charts Search > Soul II Soul". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- ^ "Featuring Kym Mazelle – Dutch Chart". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
External links
- Kym Mazelle official website
- Kym Mazelle discography at Discogs