Klymaxx (Klymaxx album)
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Klymaxx is the fifth studio album
by Klymaxx
, released in 1986 (see 1986 in music
).
Klymaxx gained airplay on MTV
, VH1
and BET
with the release of their single "Man Size Love
". The song reached #43 on the R&B chart
, #15 on the Billboard Hot 100
, and # 18 on the Billboard Dance Chart.
The second single "Sexy
" would become a moderate hit single. The song reached #18 on the R&B chart.
The third single "I'd Still Say Yes
" was the biggest hit on the album, reaching #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #7 on the R&B chart, and #8 on the Adult Contemporary chart. The single was certified gold.
The fourth and final single was the dance hit "Divas Need Love Too
". Which was moderate hit for Klymaxx. It only reached #14 on the R&B chart.
The album would go on to reach #98 on the Billboard 200
and #25 on the R&B Album Chart. The album is certified Gold
.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by Klymaxx
Klymaxx
Klymaxx is a female Pop/R&B band from Los Angeles, California.-Biography:Klymaxx was conceived and formed by Bernadette Cooper, who also chose the name. The dream of an all girl band became a quest she pursued after leaving college...
, released in 1986 (see 1986 in music
1986 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1986.-January-June:*January 23 – The first induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame takes place...
).
Klymaxx gained airplay on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
, VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
and BET
Black Entertainment Television
Black Entertainment Television is an American, Viacom-owned cable network based in Washington, D.C.. Currently viewed in more than 90 million homes worldwide, it is the most prominent television network targeting young Black-American audiences. The network was launched on January 25, 1980, by its...
with the release of their single "Man Size Love
Man Size Love
"Man Size Love" was a huge hit single recorded by Klymaxx for the MCA label. The song was included on the Running Scared soundtrack. Relying on an outside producer and songwriters, this song was recorded and released as the first single off their fifth album, Klymaxx...
". The song reached #43 on the R&B chart
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...
, #15 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, and # 18 on the Billboard Dance Chart.
The second single "Sexy
Sexy (Klymaxx Song)
"Sexy" was a moderate recorded by Klymaxx for the MCA label. Produced and written by Bernadette Cooper with George Clinton, the song was recorded and released as the second single from their fifth album, Klymaxx. The song reached number 18 on the Billboard R&B Chart.-Credits:*Lead vocals Lorena...
" would become a moderate hit single. The song reached #18 on the R&B chart.
The third single "I'd Still Say Yes
I'd Still Say Yes
"I'd Still Say Yes" was a hit single recorded by Klymaxx for the Constellation/MCA label. Written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, G. Scelsa, and Joyce "Fenderella" Irby, and produced by Fenderella, it was released as the third single from their fifth album, Klymaxx...
" was the biggest hit on the album, reaching #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #7 on the R&B chart, and #8 on the Adult Contemporary chart. The single was certified gold.
The fourth and final single was the dance hit "Divas Need Love Too
Divas Need Love Too
"Divas Need Love Too" was a single recorded by Klymaxx for the MCA label. Relying on an outside producer and songwriters, this song was recorded and released as the fourth and final single from their fifth album, Klymaxx...
". Which was moderate hit for Klymaxx. It only reached #14 on the R&B chart.
The album would go on to reach #98 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
and #25 on the R&B Album Chart. The album is certified Gold
RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards...
.
Track listing
- "SexySexy (Klymaxx Song)"Sexy" was a moderate recorded by Klymaxx for the MCA label. Produced and written by Bernadette Cooper with George Clinton, the song was recorded and released as the second single from their fifth album, Klymaxx. The song reached number 18 on the Billboard R&B Chart.-Credits:*Lead vocals Lorena...
" (Cooper, Clinton) (7:34) - "Fab Attack" (Cooper, Cooley) (5:33)
- "Divas Need Love TooDivas Need Love Too"Divas Need Love Too" was a single recorded by Klymaxx for the MCA label. Relying on an outside producer and songwriters, this song was recorded and released as the fourth and final single from their fifth album, Klymaxx...
" (Cooper, Brantley, Timas) (5:16) - "I'd Still Say YesI'd Still Say Yes"I'd Still Say Yes" was a hit single recorded by Klymaxx for the Constellation/MCA label. Written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, G. Scelsa, and Joyce "Fenderella" Irby, and produced by Fenderella, it was released as the third single from their fifth album, Klymaxx...
" (Babyface, Irby, Scela) (4:40) - "Fashion" (Cooper, Hightower) (6:36)
- "Danger Zone" (Irby, Dentry, Malsby) (4:32)
- "Long Distance Love Affair" (Durbin) (3:22)
- "Come Back" (Malsby) (6:28)
- "Man Size LoveMan Size Love"Man Size Love" was a huge hit single recorded by Klymaxx for the MCA label. The song was included on the Running Scared soundtrack. Relying on an outside producer and songwriters, this song was recorded and released as the first single off their fifth album, Klymaxx...
" (Rod TempertonRod TempertonRodney Lynn "Rod" Temperton is an English songwriter, record producer and musician most famous for writing a number of songs performed by Michael Jackson, including the title track of Jackson's Thriller, the biggest-selling album of all time.-Biography:As Temperton remembers music was in his bones...
) (5:40)
Personnel
- Lorena Porter: Vocals
- Cheryl Cooley: Guitars
- Lynn Malsby: Keyboards
- Robin Grider: Keyboards
- Joyce "Fenderella" Irby: Bass
- Bernadette Cooper: Drums, Percussion
External links
- Klymaxx at DiscogsDiscogsDiscogs, short for discographies, is a website and database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. The Discogs servers, currently hosted under the domain name discogs.com, are owned by Zink Media, Inc., and are...