LovHer
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LovHer was an American R&B all-female singing quartet
. The group was the first female group on the Def Soul label. The group was formed in 1999 by Sisqó
, lead singer of R&B group Dru Hill
, who wanted to put together a girl group that would present a raw, "street" appeal. Like Dru Hill, LovHer's members are known by hip hoppish nicknames: Chinky, Buttah, Serenade, and Kienji. LovHer comprises Baltimore, MD native Chinky who was discovered in a talent show, Kienji from South Central Los Angeles, Serenade and Buttah from Milwaukee, WI who were hosting a Public-access television
cable TV show before auditioning for the co-founder of Dru Hill.
and Return of Dragon
albums. Before "Got to Get It", LovHer lead singer Chinky had appeared on Dru Hill's Enter the Dru
album.
In 2002, their song "How It's Gonna Be" was released as a single from the 2001 Rush Hour 2 soundtrack
, and peaked at number 60 on the Billboard
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
chart. The group was nominated for the Soul Train
Lady of Soul award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist - Group, Band or Duo.
The group was dropped by Def Soul and recorded an album that was eventually shelved.
In 2007, Kienji left the group. After a brief attempt at continuing as a trio, the remaining members of the group split up.
Quartet
In music, a quartet is a method of instrumentation , used to perform a musical composition, and consisting of four parts.-Western art music:...
. The group was the first female group on the Def Soul label. The group was formed in 1999 by Sisqó
Sisqó
Mark Durrell Andrews , known by his stage name Sisqó, is an American R&B singer and actor. He is best known as the lead singer of R&B group Dru Hill, and also for "Thong Song", a song from his first solo LP, Unleash the Dragon, that became an international hit. - Biography :Sisqó was born Mark...
, lead singer of R&B group Dru Hill
Dru Hill
Dru Hill is an American singing group, most popular during the late 1990s, whose repertoire included R&B, soul, and gospel music. Founded in Baltimore, Maryland, and active since 1992, Dru Hill recorded seven Top 40 hits, and is best known for the R&B #1 hits "In My Bed", "Never Make a Promise", ...
, who wanted to put together a girl group that would present a raw, "street" appeal. Like Dru Hill, LovHer's members are known by hip hoppish nicknames: Chinky, Buttah, Serenade, and Kienji. LovHer comprises Baltimore, MD native Chinky who was discovered in a talent show, Kienji from South Central Los Angeles, Serenade and Buttah from Milwaukee, WI who were hosting a Public-access television
Public-access television
Public-access television is a form of non-commercial mass media where ordinary people can create content television programming which is cablecast through cable TV specialty channels...
cable TV show before auditioning for the co-founder of Dru Hill.
History
In 1999, LovHer made their first appearance in Sisqó's "Got to Get It" music video, and performed vocals on Sisqó's Unleash the DragonUnleash the Dragon
-Chart and singles history:...
and Return of Dragon
Return of Dragon
-Chart and singles history:...
albums. Before "Got to Get It", LovHer lead singer Chinky had appeared on Dru Hill's Enter the Dru
Enter the Dru
-Album:-Singles:"—" denotes releases that did not chart.-Personnel:Information taken from Allmusic.*a&r – Matthew Schwartz*arranging – Nokio the N-Tity, Guy Roche...
album.
In 2002, their song "How It's Gonna Be" was released as a single from the 2001 Rush Hour 2 soundtrack
Rush Hour 2 (soundtrack)
Rush Hour 2 Soundtrack is the soundtrack to the 2001 action-comedy film, Rush Hour 2. It was released on July 31, 2001 through Hollywood Records and Epic Records. The soundtrack was a success making it to 11 on both the Billboard 200 and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and 1 on the Top Soundtracks, and...
, and peaked at number 60 on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
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,...
chart. The group was nominated for the Soul Train
Soul Train
Soul Train is an American musical variety show that aired in syndication from October 1971 to March 2006. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul, and hip hop artists, although funk, jazz, disco, and gospel artists have also appeared.As a nod to Soul Trains...
Lady of Soul award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist - Group, Band or Duo.
The group was dropped by Def Soul and recorded an album that was eventually shelved.
In 2007, Kienji left the group. After a brief attempt at continuing as a trio, the remaining members of the group split up.
Compilation appearances
- Rush Hour 2 soundtrackRush Hour 2 (soundtrack)Rush Hour 2 Soundtrack is the soundtrack to the 2001 action-comedy film, Rush Hour 2. It was released on July 31, 2001 through Hollywood Records and Epic Records. The soundtrack was a success making it to 11 on both the Billboard 200 and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and 1 on the Top Soundtracks, and...
(31 July 2001) (song: "How It's Gonna Be")