| Groove Theory | |
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| Origin | New York City, New York, USA |
| Genre(s) | R&B hip hop |
| Years active | 1995–2001 |
| Label(s) | Columbia |
| Website | GrooveTheory.com |
| Former members | |
| Bryce Wilson (1991-2001) Amel Larrieux (1991-1999) Makeda Davis (2000-2001) Todd Snare |
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Groove Theory was an American R&B and hip hop music duo formed in New York City in 1991 when singer Amel Larrieux met rapper Bryce Wilson through a mutual friend. The City of New York New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Hip hop music, also referred to as rap music, is a Music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Columbia Records is an American Record label founded in 1888 Columbia is the oldest surviving Brand name in pre-recorded sound being the first record company Bryce Wilson (born in 1972 also formerly known as Bryce Luvah, is a record label executive/producer, actor, Musician, and former emcee Amel Larrieux (born March 8 1973 is an American soul and R&B Singer-songwriter and Keyboardist. Todd Snare born Todd Lowther is a drummer who has played in the bands PM Dawn, Groove Theory, and The Jon Tiven Group and is currently the resident drummer The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Hip hop music, also referred to as rap music, is a Music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with The City of New York Amel Larrieux (born March 8 1973 is an American soul and R&B Singer-songwriter and Keyboardist. Bryce Wilson (born in 1972 also formerly known as Bryce Luvah, is a record label executive/producer, actor, Musician, and former emcee The two found themselves perfect for each other as both were upset with the direction their career was taking. Wilson hoped to use the group as a chance to utilize his production talents while Larrieux wanted a chance to shine in R&B.
The group received a deal with Epic Records, and in 1995, they released their self-titled debut album Groove Theory. Epic Records is an American Record label. It is owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment. Groove Theory is the self-titled debut album by the American R&B / hip hop duo Groove Theory, released in October 1995 (see The album features the hit single "Tell Me" which reached number-five on the Billboard Hot 100 and number-three on the R&B chart. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. The single was certified gold.
Larrieux left the group in 1999 to pursue a solo career and Makeda Davis replaced her. The group signed with Columbia Records and recorded a new album, The Answer, which was expected for release in 2001. Columbia Records is an American Record label founded in 1888 Columbia is the oldest surviving Brand name in pre-recorded sound being the first record company Before the album was released, the group was dropped from the label.
Today, Larrieux is continuing to pursue her solo career; she has released three solo albums. Wilson has appeared in several films, and he continues to write and produce for other musicians with Davis.
Contents |
Discography
Albums
- October 24, 1995: Groove Theory
- October 31, 2000: The Answer (Unreleased)
Singles
| Year | Song | U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | "Tell Me" | 5 | 3 | Groove Theory |
| 1996 | "Keep Tryin'" | 64 | 24 | |
| "Baby Luv" | 65 | 23 | ||
| 2000 | "4 Shure" | - | 97 | The Answer |
External links
- Official site (no longer exists)
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