| TLC | |
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 TLC (from left to right), Tionne Watkins, Lisa Lopes and Rozonda Thomas.
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | 2nd Nature |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Genre(s) | R&B, hip hop, alternative hip hop, hip hop soul, dance-pop, new jack swing, soul |
| Years active | 1991 –2005 |
| Label(s) | LaFace, Arista |
| Associated acts | Dallas Austin Babyface |
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| Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes (deceased) Crystal Jones (1991) (2nd Nature) |
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TLC was an American music group, whose repertoire spanned R&B, hip hop and pop. The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule 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 Contemporary R&B (also known as R&B, urban) is a Music genre of western Popular music (predominantly American and Canadian Hip hop is a cultural movement which developed in New York City in the 1970s primarily among African Americans and Latinos. Alternative hip hop (also known as alternative rap) is a genre that is defined in greatly varying ways Hip hop soul is the second major subgenre of Contemporary R&B. Dance-pop is a style of Electronic dance music and a subgenre of Pop music that evolved from Disco, circa 1981 that combines dance beats with a pop New jack swing, or "swingbeat" is a hybrid style popular from the late-1980s into the mid-1990s which fuses the Rhythms samples and production Soul music is a Music genre that combines Rhythm and blues and Gospel music, originating in the United States. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music LaFace Records is an American Record label, owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment. Arista Records (ˈɛərɪstə is an American Record label. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment and operates under the Dallas Austin (born December 29 1970) is an American Songwriter, Record producer, and Musician, based in Atlanta Georgia Tionne Tenese Watkins (born April 26 1970) better known by her Stage name T-Boz, is an American R&B singer and a Rozonda Ocelean Thomas better known by her Stage name Chilli, is an American R&B singer and actress who rose to fame as one third of the Lisa Nicole Lopes (May 27 1971 – April 25 2002 better known by her Stage name Left Eye, was an American rapper, Singer, The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Music is an Art form in which the medium is Sound organized in Time. 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 Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Originally known as 2nd Nature, the group was formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 1991 by Crystal Jones, Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule See also 1991 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1991 Record labels Tionne Tenese Watkins (born April 26 1970) better known by her Stage name T-Boz, is an American R&B singer and a Lisa Nicole Lopes (May 27 1971 – April 25 2002 better known by her Stage name Left Eye, was an American rapper, Singer, Before signing to LaFace Records through a production deal with R&B singer Perri "Pebbles" Reid, the group's name was changed to "TLC", and soon after Crystal Jones was replaced by Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas. LaFace Records is an American Record label, owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment. Perri Nixon (formerly known as Pebbles) born Perri Alette McKissack on August 29, 1966, is an American Dance-pop and Urban Rozonda Ocelean Thomas better known by her Stage name Chilli, is an American R&B singer and actress who rose to fame as one third of the
According to RIAA, TLC has sold over 22 million of album copies in the United States alone [1], making them the second best selling female groups in music history. Their second album, CrazySexyCool (1994), was the first album by a female group to be awarded diamond certification by the RIAA for selling over 10 million copies. CrazySexyCool, the second studio album is a bestselling R&B / hip hop album by the group TLC, released on 15 November 1994 in North America Billboard ranks the group as one of the greatest musical trios of all time[2]. The group was just as well-known for their controversy as well as their success, from their use of condoms as fashion accessories in the early 1990s, to Left-Eye's troubles with both the law and disputes with her groupmates. A condom is a device most commonly used during Sexual intercourse.
Just before the release of TLC's fourth LP, 3D (2002), Left Eye was killed in a car crash while on vacation in La Ceiba, Honduras. 3D is the fourth and final studio album by American R&B and Hip hop group TLC, released by Arista Records on November 12 Lisa Nicole Lopes (May 27 1971 – April 25 2002 better known by her Stage name Left Eye, was an American rapper, Singer, La Ceiba is a port city on the northern coast of Honduras in Central America. T-Boz and Chilli promoted 3D as a duo, and in 2005 hosted a reality television show, R U the Girl. Reality television is a genre of Television programming which presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations documents actual events and usually features ordinary R U the Girl is a TV series produced by UPN. The show was a Reality TV singing talent search contest for a talented person to appear on the next single The grand prize for R U the Girl, won by Tiffany "O'so Krispie" Baker, was a chance to record a song and perform once in concert with T-Boz and Chilli.
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Career
2nd Nature
In 1990, Atlanta teenager Crystal Jones put out a call for two more girls to join her in a trio to be called 2nd Nature. Trio is generally used in any of the following ways Three Musicians playing the same or different Musical instrument. Her request was eventually answered by Tionne Watkins, a native of Des Moines, Iowa who moved to Atlanta with her family at an early age, and Lisa Lopes, a rapper who had just moved to the city from her native Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with only a keyboard and $750. Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə 2nd Nature eventually managed to arrange an audition with R&B singer Perri "Pebbles" Reid, who had started her own management and production company, Pebbitone. Perri Nixon (formerly known as Pebbles) born Perri Alette McKissack on August 29, 1966, is an American Dance-pop and Urban Impressed by the girls, Pebbles renamed the group "TLC" and arranged an audition for the group with local record label LaFace Records, run by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Pebbles' husband, Antonio "L.A." Reid. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music LaFace Records is an American Record label, owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment. Antonio "LA" Reid (born June 7 1956 in Cincinnati Ohio Reid was impressed with Watkins and Lopes but felt that Jones should be replaced; within a few months, former Damian Dame backup dancer Rozonda Thomas was brought in to replace Jones. The girls were signed to LaFace through a production deal with Pebbitone (with Pebbles taking the role of the group's manager) (see Artist development deal) and almost immediately went into the studio with producers Reid and Babyface, Dallas Austin, Jermaine Dupri, and Marley Marl to produce their first album. An artist development deal is usually the first of a Recording artist 's contracts with a major Record label. Dallas Austin (born December 29 1970) is an American Songwriter, Record producer, and Musician, based in Atlanta Georgia Jermaine Dupri, also known as JD, (born Jermaine Dupri Mauldin) is an American Record producer and Rapper. Marlon Williams (born 1962 in Queens, New York City) better known as Marley Marl, is considered one of the most important and influential hip-hop TLC also sang the opening theme for the hit nickelodeon sketch comedy show, All That.
Besides being an acronym for "tender loving care", the name "TLC" was based upon the first names of the original members of the group: Tionne, Lisa, and Crystal. Acronyms, initialisms, and alphabetisms are Abbreviations that are formed using the initial components in a phrase or name Therefore, when Thomas joined, the girls thought about nicknames that fit them: Watkins became "T-Boz", Lopes "Left Eye", and Thomas "Chilli".
Ooooooohhh. . . . On the TLC Tip (1992)
The first TLC album, Ooooooohhh.... On the TLC Tip, was released in February 1992 by LaFace. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) LaFace Records is an American Record label, owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment. The songs on the album are a blend of funk (T-Boz), hip-hop (Left-Eye), and R&B (Chilli), similar to the "new jack swing" sound popularized by producer Teddy Riley in the late-1980s; TLC's sound was dubbed "new jill swing". New jack swing, or "swingbeat" is a hybrid style popular from the late-1980s into the mid-1990s which fuses the Rhythms samples and production Teddy Riley (born Edward Theodore Riley) is an American, R&B and hip hop Singer-songwriter, Musician, and Record The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. The album was a critical and commercial success, being certified quadruple-platinum within a year and launching a number of U. S. Billboard Hot 100 top ten singles with "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg" , "What About Your Friends", and "Baby-Baby-Baby. See Billboard (Turkish magazine Billboard is a weekly American Magazine devoted to the Music industry " Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg " is TLC 's debut single from their debut album Ooooooohhh "What about Your Friends?" is TLC 's third single from their debut album Ooooooohhh "Baby-Baby-Baby" is the title of a number-one R&B single by group TLC. "
TLC's lyrics, chiefly written by Left Eye and Dallas Austin, were playful, female-empowering anthems characterized by Left Eye's quirky, nasal-toned raps, T-Boz's low-voiced lead vocals, and Chilli's powerful vocals and harmonization. The musical formula was augmented by the girls' brightly-colored videos and curious costuming: each girl wore wrapped condoms on their clothing (Left Eye also wore one in a pair of glasses over her left eye). A condom is a device most commonly used during Sexual intercourse.
During TLC's first national tour as MC Hammer's opening act, Left Eye and Chilli discovered that T-Boz had sickle-cell disease, an ailment which she kept a closely-guarded secret until she became ill while TLC was touring the southwestern U. MC Hammer (born Stanley Kirk Burrell; March 30, 1962) is an American MC most popular during the late 1980s and early 1990s known for his Sickle-cell disease or sickle-cell anaemia (or anemia) is a Blood disorder characterized by Red blood cells that assume an abnormal rigid S. T-Boz would continue to battle her condition and eventually became a spokesperson for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America in the late 1990s. [3] At the conclusion of the tour, TLC decided to take more control of their careers and thus informed Pebbles that they no longer wished her to be their manager. Pebbles released the group from its management deal, but they remained signed to Pebbitone, and Pebbles continued to receive a share of their earnings.
In 1993, TLC played the musical group "Sex as a Weapon" in the New Line Cinema feature film House Party 3, starring Kid 'n Play. New Line Cinema, founded in 1967 is one of the major American Film studios Though it initially began as an independent film studio it became a In the Film industry, a feature film is a Film made for initial distribution in theaters and being the "main attraction" of the screening House Party 3 is a 1994 Comedy film, starring Kid 'n Play. It is the third installment of the House Party film series Kid 'n Play was a hip-hop and Comedy duo from New York City that was popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s
CrazySexyCool (1994)
Left-Eye had started dating Atlanta Falcons American football player Andre Rison shortly after the release of Ooooooohhh. The Atlanta Falcons are an American football team based in Atlanta Georgia. American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with Andre Previn Rison (born March 18 1967 in Flint, Michigan) is a retired American football Wide receiver who played professionally . . . On the TLC Tip, and by 1994 the two were living together in Rison's upscale double-story home. Their relationship was allegedly filled with violent moments, and Left-Eye filed an assault charge against Rison on September 2, 1993, although Rison later denied battering her. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Left-Eye was also battling alcoholism, having been a heavy drinker since her early teen years. Alcoholism is a term with multiple and sometimes conflicting definitions After another fight between Left-Eye and Rison in the early morning hours of June 9, 1994, Left-Eye, tipsy from alcohol, tossed numerous pairs of Rison's newly purchased sneakers into a bathtub, doused them with lighter fluid, and lit them on fire. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) An athletic shoe is a Generic name for footwear designed for Sporting and physical activities, and is different in style and build than a Dress shoe A bath (bɑθ bathtub ( AmE) or Tub ( informal) is a Plumbing fixture used for Bathing. The Plexiglas bathtub quickly melted and set the structural frame of the house on fire. Poly(methyl methacrylate ( PMMA) or poly(methyl 2-methylpropenoate is a Thermoplastic and transparent Plastic. Although firefighters were called to the scene, the house could not be saved due to the toxic fumes from the gasoline. Left-Eye was eventually arrested for and indicted on charges of first-degree arson; she was sentenced to five years of probation and required to enter alcoholism rehabilitation. Probation is the suspension of all or part of a jail sentence the Criminal who is "on probation" has been convicted of a crime but instead of serving jail Drug rehabilitation (often drug rehab or just rehab) is an umbrella term for the processes of medical and/or psychotherapeutic treatment for dependency Rison eventually reconciled with Left-Eye, and they continued dating on-and-off for most of the next few years.
During the fall of 1994, TLC re-entered the studio with Dallas Austin, Jermaine Dupri, Babyface, Organized Noize, and Sean "Puffy" Combs to record their second album, CrazySexyCool. Jermaine Dupri, also known as JD, (born Jermaine Dupri Mauldin) is an American Record producer and Rapper. Organized Noize is an Atlanta -based American hip hop production company made up of Rico Wade Ray Murray and Sleepy Brown. Sean John Combs (born November 4 1969 known by his Stage names Puff Daddy, P CrazySexyCool, the second studio album is a bestselling R&B / hip hop album by the group TLC, released on 15 November 1994 in North America Left Eye was released from rehab to attend the recording sessions, but the finished album featured significantly less of her raps and vocals. The album instead focused more on T-Boz's and Chili's contributions and a smoother, more fluid sound, similar to the most successful single from the first album, the U. S. #2 hit "Baby-Baby-Baby". All four singles from CrazySexyCool reached the Billboard Hot 100 top five, while "Creep" and "Waterfalls" peaked at number-one while Red Light Special peaked at #2 and "Diggin' on You" peaked at #5. " Creep " is a song by TLC, which became their first number one single on the Billboard Hot 100, (fourth number one total and the first " Waterfalls " is a 1995 R&B hit single by female trio TLC off of their sophomore album CrazySexyCool, and the group's " Red Light Special " is TLC 's second single from CrazySexyCool, their second album " Diggin' on You " is TLC 's fourth and final single from their second album CrazySexyCool. "Waterfalls", an Organized-Noise produced record that featured an old-school soul-based musical arrangement, socially conscious lyrics criticizing drug dealing and unsafe sex, and an introspective rap from Left Eye, became TLC's biggest hit, and its million-dollar music video was an MTV staple for many months. Soul music is a Music genre that combines Rhythm and blues and Gospel music, originating in the United States. A music video is a Short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music most commonly a Song with lyrics MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City.
CrazySexyCool eventually sold over 11 million copies in the U. S. , becoming one of only seven R&B albums to ever receive a diamond certification from the RIAA, and won the 1996 Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Grammy Award for Best R&B Album has been awarded since 1995. However, many were shocked when, in the midst of their apparent success, the members of TLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 3, 1995. Chapter 11 is a chapter of the United States Bankruptcy Code, which permits reorganization under the Bankruptcy laws of the United States Bankruptcy is a legally declared inability or impairment of ability of an individual or organization to pay their Creditors Creditors may file a bankruptcy petition against Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 [4]
They declared debts totaling 3. 5 million dollars, much of it because of Lopes' insurance payments citing from the Rison arson incident and Watkins' medical bills, but the primary reason being that each member of the group was taking home less than $35,000 a year after paying managers, producers, expenses, and taxes. They sought to renegotiate their contract with LaFace—under their 1991 contract, they only received seven percent of the revenues from their album sales—and to dissolve their association with Pebbitone. Both Pebbitone and LaFace countered that TLC simply wanted more money and were in no real financial danger, resulting in two years of legal hassles before the cases were finally settled in late 1996. TLC's contract was renegotiated, their production deal with Pebbitone and Pebbles (who had separated from husband Reid by this time) was rescinded, and the group was set to re-enter the recording studio in 1997 after signing a new contract with LaFace. LaFace Records is an American Record label, owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment.
FanMail (1999)
Preliminary work on TLC's third album, FanMail, was delayed when friction arose between the group and their main producer Dallas Austin, who was by this time dating Chilli and helping to raise their young son Tron. "Fanmail" was also the name of a Christian rock band signed to Tooth & Nail Records. Dallas Austin (born December 29 1970) is an American Songwriter, Record producer, and Musician, based in Atlanta Georgia Austin wanted $4. 2 million and creative control to work on the project, resulting in a stand-off between the producer and the artists. During this period, Chilli appeared in the independent film HavPlenty, and T-Boz co-starred in Hype Williams' 1998 film Belly with rappers Nas and DMX. Harold "Hype" Williams (born 1970 in Queens New York) is an American music video and Film director of African-American Belly is a 1998 movie the feature film debut of Music video director Hype Williams. Nasir Jones, nɑːˈsiər (born September 14 1973 better known by his Stage name Nas, nɑːz formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper Earl Simmons (born December 18, 1970) better known by his Stage name DMX, is an American rapper and actor who rose to fame in the T-Boz made a solo song in late 1996 called Touch Myself. Left Eye started her own Left Eye Productions artist development company and signed Blaque, a TLC-like female R&B trio. Blaque is an American R&B vocal trio Blaque stands for Believing in Life and Achieving a Quest for Unity in Everything She also appeared on the "Not Tonight" remix with fellow female rappers including Lil' Kim, which garnered the ladies a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance by a Duo, Band, or Group in 1998.
TLC eventually began working with other producers for the FanMail album, until finally negotiating with Austin, who produced the bulk of FanMail and gave the album a futuristic, more pop-based feel. Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure FanMail was another success for TLC, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 album sales chart and selling over 6 million copies in the U. S. The album featured the number-one hit "No Scrubs", produced by Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs, and the single "Unpretty," an alternative rock-styled song about self-love written by T-Boz and Dallas Austin (another version of it sampled Dennis Edwards' 1984 hit "Don't Look Any Further"), that also reached the top of the charts. " No Scrubs " is a hit song recorded by R&B Girl group TLC for their album Fanmail. Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs is an American Record producer, best known for producing the TLC #1 hit "No Scrubs" and various Destiny's " Unpretty " is a 1999 (see 1999 in music) single recorded by R&B Girl group TLC. Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of Dennis Edwards (born February 3, 1943) is an American soul and R&B singer most noted for being one of Motown act At the Lady of Soul Awards the groups was honored with the Aretha Franklin entertainer of the year award. The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual award show aired in national Television syndication that honors the best in Black Music and Entertainment
The videos for both songs were heavily featured on MTV and BET, and three more singles received decent radio play: "Silly Ho", "I'm Good at Being Bad", and Babyface-written ballad, "Dear Lie". MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. A music video was also released for "Dear Lie". Like CrazySexyCool, FanMail won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album of 2000. The Grammy Award for Best R&B Album has been awarded since 1995. The group went on a worldwide tour simply named The Fanmail tour. While the first leg of the tour sold poorly and made the group lose 500,000 dollars, most of the second leg of the tour was sold out. The group had a PayPerView special of their tour which at the time became PayPerView's highest grossing televised special.
During and after the release of FanMail, Left Eye made it known to the press on multiple occasions that she felt that she was unable to fully express herself working with TLC and Dallas Austin. Her contributions to the songs had been reduced to periodic eight-bar raps, and studio session singers (most often Debra Killings) often took her place on the background vocals for the groups' songs. See also Modern musical symbols Music notation or musical notation is any system which represents aurally perceived Music through the use Debra Killings is an American singer and Bass guitarist notable for extensive session and background vocal work for LaFace Records & Rowdy Records In its November 28, 1999 issue, Entertainment Weekly ran a letter from Left Eye that challenged her groupmates to record solo albums and let the fans judge which of the three was the most talented:
- "I challenge Tionne 'Player' Watkins (T-Boz) and Rozonda 'Hater' Thomas (Chilli) to an album entitled The Challenge. For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Entertainment Weekly (sometimes abbreviated as EW) is a Magazine published by Time Inc . . a 3-CD set that contains three solo albums. Each (album). . . will be due to the record label by October 1, 2000. . . I also challenge [producer] Dallas 'The Manipulator' Austin to produce all of the material and do it at a fraction of his normal rate. As I think about it, I'm sure LaFace would not mind throwing in a $1. 5 million dollar prize for the winner. "
The ladies eventually settled the feud, and The Challenge was never followed through. After the conclusion of the successful FanMail tour, the ladies, however, took some time off and pursued personal interests. Left Eye was the first to begin recording her solo album, Supernova. In the year 2000, she released a single with Spice Girl Melanie C in the UK and Europe, called "Never Be the Same Again"; it became a massive success reaching number-one in many countries. The Spice Girls are a BRIT Award -winning English pop Girl group formed in 1994 Melanie Jayne Chisholm (born 12 January 1974 in Whiston, Merseyside) also known as Melanie C or Mel C, is an
3D (2002)
Before the recording of their fourth album, "3D," there was a dispute between Left Eye and T-Boz/Chilli. 3D is the fourth and final studio album by American R&B and Hip hop group TLC, released by Arista Records on November 12 3D is the fourth and final studio album by American R&B and Hip hop group TLC, released by Arista Records on November 12 Lisa Nicole Lopes (May 27 1971 – April 25 2002 better known by her Stage name Left Eye, was an American rapper, Singer, Tionne Tenese Watkins (born April 26 1970) better known by her Stage name T-Boz, is an American R&B singer and a Rozonda Ocelean Thomas better known by her Stage name Chilli, is an American R&B singer and actress who rose to fame as one third of the Left Eye originally wanted to withdraw from the group in order to see if they could duplicate their prior success without her contributions. Lisa Nicole Lopes (May 27 1971 – April 25 2002 better known by her Stage name Left Eye, was an American rapper, Singer, Left Eye eventually pursued solo stardom and recorded her first album Supernova, however it underperformed overseas and was never officially released in the United States. Lisa Nicole Lopes (May 27 1971 – April 25 2002 better known by her Stage name Left Eye, was an American rapper, Singer, Supernova is the debut album from the L in TLC - Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Tragically before the album was completed, Left Eye died in a fatal car crash. Lisa Nicole Lopes (May 27 1971 – April 25 2002 better known by her Stage name Left Eye, was an American rapper, Singer,
Returning from yet another hiatus after Left Eye's death in a car crash in 2002 while on missionary work in Honduras, TLC and Austin decided that they would complete the remainder of their fourth album without Left Eye, to be called 3D, which also featured production from Rodney Jerkins, The Neptunes, Raphael Saadiq, Missy Elliott and Timbaland. Lisa Nicole Lopes (May 27 1971 – April 25 2002 better known by her Stage name Left Eye, was an American rapper, Singer, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins (born July 29 1977 in Pleasantville New Jersey) is a Grammy Award -winning Songwriter, The Neptunes (or "Neptoons" is the name for the record production duo consisting of Raphael Saadiq (born Charlie Ray Wiggins on May 14 1966 in Oakland California) is an acclaimed American music artist Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1 1971 is a five-time Grammy Award -winning American rapper, singer, Songwriter, and Timothy Z Mosley (born March 10, 1971) better known by his Stage name Timbaland, is an American Record producer, The decision was also made that TLC would retire after the release and promotion of 3D; Left Eye would not be replaced. The rapper had already completed her vocals for four songs; the remainder were performed by T-Boz and Chilli alone, who gave reverence to Left Eye on a number of the tracks. It was their most personal and meaningful album in most fans eyes, despite it being poorly received.
The first single for 3D was "Girl Talk", the video for which featured T-Boz and Chilli alone in live-action segments and Left Eye in animated segments. Its follow-up, "Hands Up", featured only T-Boz and Chili in its video, but took place in a nightclub named Club Left Eye (Lopes' production company's "eye" logo was a prominent feature on the club's walls). The album only sold two million copies in its first year of release, and "Girl Talk" was the only single to reach the U. S. top forty with a peak position of number 28; "Hands Up" never charted, and a third single, "Damaged", reached number 53. However, the singles enjoyed a bit more success in Europe and Asia.
In June 2003, at Zootopia, an annual concert hosted by New York radio station Z100 held at Giants Stadium, TLC appeared in what was announced to be their last performance. June 2003: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - Zootopia is an annual concert put on by New York top-40 radio station Z100. The City of New York Giants Stadium, is the home Stadium for the New York Giants and New York Jets football teams of the NFL, and the Red Bull New The group, introduced by Carson Daly, showed a video montage dedicated to Lopes, and went on to perform songs against video footage of Lopes performing the same songs, and wearing the same outfits, that were appearing onstage. Carson Jones Daly (born June 22, 1973) is an American Television host. Fan reaction to the performance led Watkins and Thomas to decide not to disband the group.
Now and Forever: The Hits (2005) and beyond
In 2003, LaFace had scheduled the release of Now and Forever: The Hits, a TLC greatest hits album with a new song, "Come Get Some", featuring Lil Jon and Sean Paul of the YoungBloodZ. A greatest hits album (sometimes referred to as a " best of " album is a Compilation album of successful previously released Songs by a particular Jonathan Mortimer Smith (born January 27, 1971) better known by his Stage name Lil Jon, is an American producer, promoter and Not to be confused with The Youngbloods. The YoungBloodZ are an American Southern rap duo from Atlanta Georgia However, the compilation was not released domestically until June 2005, although versions of the compilation were released internationally in 2004 and the album was also available as a legal download from the iTunes Music Store in November 2004. 2005: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October The iTunes Store is a software-based online Digital media store operated by Apple Inc On June 21, 2005, Now and Forever: The Hits was quietly released in the United States; the album debuted at number 53 with 20,000 copies sold. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
On June 25, 2004, T-Boz and Chilli announced that they were pitching a reality television show, where contestants would compete for a chance to record a single and perform in concert with the two of them. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Reality television is a genre of Television programming which presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations documents actual events and usually features ordinary The show was eventually picked up for development by UPN. United Paramount Network ( UPN) was a Television network that broadcast in over 200 markets in the United States and that was in production for over eleven R U The Girl with T-Boz & Chilli debuted on UPN on July 27, 2005. R U the Girl is a TV series produced by UPN. The show was a Reality TV singing talent search contest for a talented person to appear on the next single Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The winner of the show would record with them on a new single and perform the track with them in a live concert finale in Atlanta. Roughly 4. 1 million viewers tuned in for the season finale of R U The Girl on September 20, 2005, with 20 year old Tiffany "O'so Krispie" Baker as the winner. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Despite media speculation that the winner of the series was to become a new, permanent member of TLC, Watkins and Thomas have stated never to replace Lopes with a new member, suggesting that they will continue to record and perform together as TLC. [5]
On October 4, 2005, "I Bet", TLC's first new single in over two years, was released as a single to radio and on the iTunes Music Store, credited to "R U The Girl with T-Boz & Chilli" with no mention of the TLC name on the package. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas The iTunes Store is a software-based online Digital media store operated by Apple Inc The song was also appended to pressings of Now and Forever: The Hits released after October 11, 2005. Now & Forever The Hits is a Greatest Hits album by TLC, released in 2003/2004 (international and in 2005 via Arista Records. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed "I Bet" failed to chart in America and Europe, ending reports that Watkins and Thomas were putting the finishing touches on a repackaged Greatest Hits album.
During the fall of 2005, Watkins lent her vocals to both "It's Good", a track from the Youngbloodz' 2005 album Ev'rybody Know Me, and an Atlanta sports anthem titled "The ATL", featuring Monica, and Ciara, among other artists. Not to be confused with The Youngbloods. The YoungBloodZ are an American Southern rap duo from Atlanta Georgia Monica Denise Arnold (born October 24 1980) professionally known as Monica, is an American R&B Singer, Songwriter Ciara Princess Harris (born October 25 1985 professionally known as Ciara, is a Grammy Award -winning American singer songwriter Record producer Furthermore she co-produced the motion picture ATL (based on Dallas Austins' high school experiences) and worked on a clothing line for kids titled, "Chase's Closet". ATL is a 2006 American comedy - drama film, and the feature film directorial debut of music video director Chris Robinson
On May 15, 2007, Now and Forever: The Video Hits was finally released in the United States, after over 4 years of delayed release dates. Now and Forever The Video Hits is a DVD release of 10 of multiplatinum selling group TLC 's videos A documentary on the final days of Lisa Lopes entitled, Last Days of Left Eye premiered Saturday, May 19, 2007 on VH1 and VH1 Soul. Documentary film is a broad category of visual expression that is based on the attempt in one fashion or another to " Document " reality The Last Days of Left Eye is a documentary directed by Lauren Lazin which premiered on VH1 and VH1 Soul on May 19, 2007 VH1 (known as VH-1 Video Hits One from 1985 to 1994 and VH1 Music First until 2003) is an American Cable television VH1 Soul is a Digital cable and Satellite Television channel, it is a sister network to VH1. The documentary chronicled the surreal final days of Lisa Lopes' life up to moments before her fatal crash that claimed her life.
On August 20, 2007 a new Greatest Hits album was released in the UK called Crazy Sexy Hits: The Very Best of TLC, a play on the groups's best selling album title Crazy Sexy Cool. Crazy Sexy Hits The Very Best of TLC is a Greatest Hits album by TLC, released in 2007 exclusively in the UK. Now and Forever: The Video Hits was also released in the UK for the first time on the same date. Now and Forever The Video Hits is a DVD release of 10 of multiplatinum selling group TLC 's videos The album fared better than previous compilation Now and Forever: The Hits, peaking at #57 on the UK album chart (Now and Forever: The Hits made #86). The UK Albums Chart is a list of Albums ranked by sales in the United Kingdom.
Future Solo Endeavors
On August 14, 2007, T-Boz spoke with CyberTLC World about upcoming plans which included her solo album which she had already begun recording. No planned release date on the album at the moment. In that interview, Watkins also spoke about a possible TLC movie which bandmember Rozonda Thomas is pretty interested in making. At the moment there is no word whether or not T-Boz and Chilli will be playing themselves. An upcoming TLC-related television program is also in the works as well as an "uplifting" book that Watkins is currently writing. During the interview, Tionne also spoke about TLC's future as a group, stating it was not likely that there will ever be another album from the group but that there will possibly be a farewell tour sometime before she releases her solo project. A full interview can be found on the TLC fansite, CyberTLC World.
Thomas' debut solo album titled, "Bipolar" is scheduled to be released September 2. The first single, "Dumb Dumb Dumb" was released to radio in Atlanta by Thomas herself in April. She will be releasing her album through her own label, "Tron Muzik" for which the major label distribution will be announced soon. To promote her new single, Thomas has been appear at various radio stations across the country. She also recently held a contest to pick dancers for her upcoming promotional tour. The contest was also to create a "Dumb Dumb Dumb" dance, for which she is still looking for.
Discography
Tours
- 1992-1993: (as opening act) MC Hammer's Too Legit to Quit Tour
- 1994-1995: Tours co-headlining with Boyz II Men
- 2000: FanMail Tour
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Young Artist Awards for Favorite New Music Artists. This article features the discography by the R&B/hip-hop group TLC. MC Hammer (born Stanley Kirk Burrell; March 30, 1962) is an American MC most popular during the late 1980s and early 1990s known for his Boyz II Men is a four-time Grammy Award -winning American R&B / soul singing group from Philadelphia Pennsylvania. The FanMail Tour was a Concert tour performed by the American pop / R&B group TLC. [6] |
| 1992 | Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Song for Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg to Dallas Austin and Lisa Lopes |
| 1993 | American Music Award nominations for Favorite New Artist - Rap / Hip-Hop, Favorite Artist - Rap / Hip-Hop, Favorite New Artist - Pop / Rock. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences " Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg " is TLC 's debut single from their debut album Ooooooohhh Dallas Austin (born December 29 1970) is an American Songwriter, Record producer, and Musician, based in Atlanta Georgia Lisa Nicole Lopes (May 27 1971 – April 25 2002 better known by her Stage name Left Eye, was an American rapper, Singer, The American Music Awards show is one of several annual major American music awards shows (among the others are the Billboard Music Awards the Grammy Awards [7] |
| 1995 | MTV Video Music Award wins for Best Video of the Year, Best Group Video, Best R&B Video, Viewer's Choice for "Waterfalls". The MTV Video Music Awards were established in the end of the summer of 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top Music videos of the year [8] |
| 1995 | MTV Video Music Award nominations for Best Special Effects, Best Editor, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Breakthrough Video for "Waterfalls". The MTV Video Music Awards were established in the end of the summer of 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top Music videos of the year |
| 1995 | Billboard Music Award wins for Artist of the Year, R&B Artist of the Year, R&B Single of the Year ("Creep"). The Billboard Music Awards, sponsored by Billboard magazine and held annually in December is one of several annual United States music awards shows (among |
| 1995 | Lady of Soul Award wins for Best R&B/Soul Single - Group, Band or Duo ("Creep"), Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year - Group, Band or Duo ("CrazySexyCool"). The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual award show aired in national Television syndication that honors the best in Black Music and Entertainment |
| 1996 | Grammy Award wins for Best R&B Album ("Crazysexycool"), and Best R&B Performance By A Duo or Group with Vocals("Creep"). The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences [9] |
| 1996 | Grammy Award wins for Record of the Year, Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group with Vocal for "Waterfalls". The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences |
| 1996 | American Music Award nominations for Favorite Soul/R&B Album ("Crazysexycool"), Favorite Soul/R&B Band, Duo or Group, and Favorite Artist of the Year. The American Music Awards show is one of several annual major American music awards shows (among the others are the Billboard Music Awards the Grammy Awards [10] |
| 1996 | Soul Train Music Award wins for Best R&B/Soul Single - Group, Band or Duo ("Waterfalls"), Best R&B/Soul Album - Group, Band or Duo ("Crazysexycool"), Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video ("Waterfalls"). The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual award show aired in national Television syndication that honors the best in Black Music and Entertainment [11] |
| 1996 | American Music Award nomination for Favorite Soul/R&B Band, Duo or Group. The American Music Awards show is one of several annual major American music awards shows (among the others are the Billboard Music Awards the Grammy Awards |
| 1996 | Lady of Soul Award for Best R&B/Soul Single - Group, Band or Duo ("Waterfalls"). The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual award show aired in national Television syndication that honors the best in Black Music and Entertainment |
| 1999 | MTV Video Music Award win for Best Group Video ("No Scrubs"). The MTV Video Music Awards were established in the end of the summer of 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top Music videos of the year [12] |
| 1999 | MTV Video Music Award nominations for Hip Hop Video of the Year, Best Art Direction, Best Director, Best Editing, and Viewer's Choice for "No Scrubs". The MTV Video Music Awards were established in the end of the summer of 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top Music videos of the year |
| 1999 | Soul Train Music Award wins for Best R&B/Soul Single - Group, Band or Duo ("No Scrubs"), Best R&B/Soul Album - Group, Band or Duo ("FanMail"). The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual award show aired in national Television syndication that honors the best in Black Music and Entertainment |
| 2000 | Grammy Award wins for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group with Vocals ("No Scrubs"), Best R&B Song ("No Scrubs"), and Best R&B Album ("FanMail"). The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences |
| 2000 | Grammy Award nominations for Record of the Year ("No Scrubs"), Album of the Year ("FanMail"), Pop Vocal Group ("Unpretty"), Short Form Music Video ("Unpretty") |
| 2000 | Lady of Soul Award wins for Aretha Franklin Award (Entertainer of the Year), Best R&B/Soul Single - Group, Band or Duo ("No Scrubs"), Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year - Group, Band or Duo ("FanMail"). The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual award show aired in national Television syndication that honors the best in Black Music and Entertainment |
| 2000 | American Music Award win for Favorite Band, Duo or Group - Soul / Rhythm & Blues |
| 2003 | Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Performance By A
Duo or Group with Vocals ("Girl Talk"). The American Music Awards show is one of several annual major American music awards shows (among the others are the Billboard Music Awards the Grammy Awards The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences |
| 2003 | Soul Train Award nomination for Best R&B/Soul Single - Group, Band or Duo ("Girl Talk"). The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual award show aired in national Television syndication that honors the best in Black Music and Entertainment |
| 2003 | NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Duo or Group |
| 2003 | Lady of Soul nominations for Best R&B/Soul Single - Group, Band or Duo ("Girl Talk"), and Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year - Group, Band or Duo ("3D"). The NAACP Image Awards is an award presented annually by the American National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to honor outstanding People of color The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual award show aired in national Television syndication that honors the best in Black Music and Entertainment |
| 2004 | Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group with Vocals ("Hands Up"). The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences |
See also
- List of best-selling music artists in the United States
- Girl Group
- List of best selling female R&B groups
References
- ^ Top selling artists
- ^ Greatest Trios of All Time
- ^ Our Georgia History: TLC. This is the list of best selling music artists in the United States only as of November 2007 as based on certifications of albums by the RIAA. A girl group is a Popular music act featuring several young Female Singers who generally harmonize together List of Best-Selling Female R&B Groups R&B girl groups start becoming very popular in the late 80's and 90's
- ^ Henriques, Diana B. and Samuels, Anita M. (February 5, 1996). Does Going 'Broke' Mean Artist Really Doesn't Have Any Money?. New York Times.
- ^ Radio interview with Tionne Watkins and Rozonda Thomas about R U The Girl (see "Interview Audio" link above)
- ^ http://www.goldderby.com/lostmind/year/1991/1991ya.htm Goldderby. TLC was a Grammy Award -winning American Contemporary R&B, hip hop and pop group consisting of Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins com Retrieved on 04-18-07
- ^ http://www.goldderby.com/lostmind/year/1992/1992ama.htm Goldderby. com Retrieved on 04-18-07
- ^ http://www.goldderby.com/lostmind/year/1995/1995mtvv.htm Goldderby. com Retrieved on 04-18-07
- ^ http://www.goldderby.com/lostmind/year/1995/1995grammy.htm Goldderby. com Retrieved on 04-18-07
- ^ http://www.goldderby.com/lostmind/year/1995/1995ama.htm Goldderby. com Retrieved on 04-18-07
- ^ http://www.goldderby.com/lostmind/year/1995/1995stma.htm Goldderby. com Retrieved on 04-18-07
- ^ http://www.goldderby.com/lostmind/year/1999/1999mtvv.htm Goldderby. com Retrieved on 04-18-07
External links
- TLC's Official Fan Site
- TLC Now and Forever Forum
- Fansite about Lisa Lopes
- TLC at Allmusic
- TLC at LyricWiki
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