Mary Mary

Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

This article is about the musical duo. For other uses, see Mary Mary (disambiguation).
Mary Mary
Tina and Erica performing in 2005
Tina and Erica performing in 2005
Background information
OriginInglewood, California, U.S.
Years active1998–2012
LabelsColumbia
Members
WebsiteOfficial website

Mary Mary is an American

Erica Atkins-Campbell (born April 29, 1972) and Trecina Atkins-Campbell (born May 1, 1974).[1] Formed in 1998, Mary Mary was launched into mainstream recognition following the release of their best-selling debut album, Thankful (2000), which contained the hit single "Shackles (Praise You)". Their followup album Incredible (2002), reached number one on the Top Gospel Albums chart. Their self-titled third album, Mary Mary
(2005), which contains themes the public interpreted as a channel to the group's experience,. That album also contains the worldwide hits "Heaven", "The Real Party", and "Yesterday".

Their fourth album

WE tv
.

Mary Mary has sold more than eight million records worldwide to date[when?]. The duo have been nominated for eleven Grammy Awards, winning four times including once Best Gospel Performance and for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album. The duo are often credited for broadening the fan base of urban contemporary gospel in the 2000s by introducing elements of soul music, hip hop, funk and jazz.[2] The group's name is inspired by two famous Marys from the Bible: Mary, mother of Jesus, and Mary Magdalene.[3] They also performed at the White House in 2005.

Early years

The Atkins sisters, born

choir director at the Church of God in Christ. Their father, Eddie A. Atkins, was also a member of the Church of God in Christ
, and a youth counselor, before he died in 2013.

Due to their proximity in age, the two sisters grew up closer to one another than to any of their siblings:

BET
.

During this time, Erica and Trecina entered the world of church choirs, traveling gospel shows, and television productions. The sisters enrolled at El Camino College to study voice. There they encountered the division between rigorous academic study of music versus the popular musical world. "We had to study classical and sing arias, which was fine," Erica told Times, "but the teachers would tell us if we sang anything else it would damage our instrument."[5] In 1995 the two toured with Michael Matthews' traveling gospel shows, Mama I'm Sorry and Sneaky. Each sister subsequently toured as a backup singer for a variety of R&B acts, including Brandy.

Career

1999–2001: Thankful

Main article: Thankful

After meeting producer

702. However, the sister's profile really started to rise in the gospel industry when their songs "Time To Change" and "Yeah" were recorded by Yolanda Adams on Mountain High... Valley Low
. During this time, Mary Mary as a musical entity formed.

The duo was subsequently signed to

UK Singles Chart in June 2000. The follow-up "I Sings" peaked at UK number 32.[7]

2002: Incredible

Main article: Incredible

With their second album,

Gold for selling 500,000 copies in the United States. The album's singles were "In The Morning" and "I Try". While this album charted higher than their debut, sales were lower. The duo attributed the lower sales to less aggressive promotion due to label switch-overs and the advent of music piracy. In November 2003, they released their biography Transparent.[8]

2005–06: Mary Mary and A Mary Mary Christmas

Main article: Mary Mary

After taking time off to have children, Mary Mary released their self-titled third album

Gold for selling in excess of 500,000 copies. The first single, "Heaven," contained a sample from seventies song "Want Ads" from soul trio the Honey Cone's. "Heaven" made history and broke chart records as it had an unprecedented nine-week run at number one on Billboard's Gospel Radio Chart. Their second single, "The Real Party (Trevon's Birthday)," debuted at number 43 on the Gospel Radio Chart with a third, "Yesterday," becoming a hit on the Adult R&B Chart and peaking at number 10. On the R&B/Hip Hop Chart, the song became their second biggest hit since "Shackles (Praise You)" in 2000 reached number 50. The album's final single, "Believer," indicated testimonies of being a Christian and hit number 33 on the Gospel Radio chart
.

2007–10: Sunday Best and The Sound

Main article: Sunday Best (American TV series)

On October 21, 2008, they released their fifth studio album,

Hot Dance Club Play
.

2010–12: Something Big, Go Get It, and reality show

In 2009, Mary Mary began recording their sixth studio album. In April 2010, they released a book entitled, Be U via

Usher's hit single, "OMG" in 2010. Their album was released on March 29, 2011. Mary Mary debuted the title track "Something Big" on the BET
's Celebration of Gospel 2011.

In efforts of promoting "Go Get It," Mary Mary announced a Go Get It Tour. The tour was in ten different cities across the United States, beginning in Jacksonville, Florida, on October 25, and ending in Hampton, Virginia, on November 17. Supported acts included: Isaac Carree, VaShawn Mitchell, Anthony and Group Therapy, and Sunday's Best finalist Jessica Reedy and Anita Wilson.[13]

2014–present: Group hiatus and solo projects

In 2014, Erica Campbell released a solo album titled

Radio One with comedian Arlen "Griff" Griffin. In May 2015, Tina released her debut solo album It's Personal. The album coincides with the release of her memoir I Need a Day to Pray.[14]

In July 2016, Mary Mary released a new single called "Back to You" from the upcoming

TV One, performing a medley of their hits.[15]

Erica Campbell and husband announced their upcoming series premiering on TVOne. This announcement came on the heels of Mary Mary ending their WeTv reality show.[16]

MaryMary, accompanied by the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles, performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at Super Bowl LVI and had a tribute to honor Black History Month gospel music 2022 by Faith City Music, Tim Bowman Jr. and Kim Burrell.

Mary Mary performed at a special Easter Verzuz in 2022, competing against gospel duo BeBe & CeCe Winans.[17]

Personal lives

Both sisters are married to musicians with the same last name: Warryn Campbell and Teddy Campbell. [18]Tina married Teddy in 2000. Together, they have four children: Laiah Simone (born September 9, 2003),[19] daughter Meela Jane (born June 11, 2007),[20][21] son Glendon Theodore II (born October 20, 2009),[22][23] and son Santana (born August 4, 2012).[24]

Erica married their record producer Warryn on May 26, 2001. They have three children: Krista Nicole (born September 13, 2004), Warryn III (born April 24, 2010),[25] and Zaya Monique (born January 24, 2012).[26][27] The following year, Warryn was ordained as a pastor. In 2015, the couple founded the California Worship Center in North Hollywood, Los Angeles.[28][29]

Discography

Main article: Mary Mary discography

See also

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Mary Mary

References

  1. ^ a b c "biography Mary Mary fansite bio". Archived from the original on October 13, 2008. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  2. ^ "Thankful". Lyrics.com.
  3. ^ "Reviews – Mary Mary". GospelFlava.com. May 2, 2000. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  4. ^ "Five Things You Should Know About Mary Mary". tlcnaptown.com. March 2013.
  5. ^ "Making Gospel You Can Dance To". Los Angeles Times. July 2000.
  6. ^ "Mary Mary". 2017.[permanent dead link]
  7. ISBN 1-904994-10-5
    .
  8. ISBN 1566251923
    .
  9. ^ Yarbrough, Kenya M. (May 9, 2008). "MARY MARY MOTHER'S DAY GIFT SONG: Gospel duo helps Colgate-Palmolive send smiles". Archived from the original on May 15, 2008.
  10. ^ "Log In or Sign Up to View". www.facebook.com.
  11. ^ America's #1 Gospel Group Mary Mary Invited to Open Final Three Shows on Maxwell's North...[dead link] (August 2, 2009). Columbia Records/Forbes. Accessed August 8, 2009.
  12. ^ Mary, Mary (April 6, 2010). "Be U: Be Honest, Be Beautiful, Be Intentional, Be Strong, Be You!". Howard Books – via Amazon.
  13. ^ "Mary Mary Announces 'Go Get It,' Tour Dates!!". November 16, 2017.
  14. ^ "It's Personal by Tina Campbell on iTunes". iTunes.
  15. ^ "Mary Mary reunites at the 2018 Stellar Awards; Snoop Dogg goes gospel". March 27, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  16. ^ "The Campbells Are Coming To TV One This Summer". March 30, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  17. ^ Aderoju, Darlene (April 18, 2022). "5 Most Memorable Moments from Mary Mary, BeBe & Cece Winans' Easter Verzuz Battle". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  18. ^ "Monday August 1st 2005". Tavis Smiley. PBS. Archived from the original on January 13, 2006.
  19. ^ Therese Romano. "Offstage". TodaysChristianMusic.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2004.
  20. ^ "GOSPEL SUPERSTARS TINA & TEDDY CAMPBELL RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Baby No. 2 is due in July". Black Entertainment News - EURWeb.com. Archived from the original on January 10, 2007.
  21. ^ "MARY MARY SINGER PREGNANT: Tina Campbell and husband expecting baby in the summer". Black Entertainment News - EURWeb.com. Archived from the original on January 16, 2007.
  22. ^ "Black News, Entertainment, Style and Culture - HuffPost Black Voices". Archived from the original on March 3, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2009.
  23. ^ "Word Has It: Now, The OTHER Mary Is Pregnant". October 21, 2009. Archived from the original on October 24, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
  24. ^ Sangweni, Yolanda (August 4, 2012). "Mary Mary's Tina Campbell Welcomes Son Santana Campbell". Essence.com. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  25. ^ "Black News, Entertainment, Style and Culture - HuffPost Black Voices". Archived from the original on February 26, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2011.
  26. ^ "Erica and Tina Campbell: Grammy-Winning Sisters | Video — ABC News". Abcnews.go.com. July 19, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  27. ^ "Erica Atkins-campbell Welcomes Baby Daughter". January 25, 2012.
  28. ^ "California Worship Center " Contact Us". Archived from the original on July 21, 2015.
  29. ^ "Pastor Warryn & First Lady Erica Campbell Hold First Official Sunday Service at their new Church | The Belle Report | 24/7 Gospel & Entertainment News". April 15, 2015.

External links

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mary_Mary&oldid=1207520974"