Quo (group)
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Quo was a short-lived rap group composed of Wade Robson
(born 1982) and DeWayne Turrentine (born 1979) that was signed to Michael Jackson
's Epic Records
sub-label, MJJ Music
during the explosion of kid rap duos. The duo came together in 1994 and released the single "Blowin' Up (Don't Stop the Music)" which became a minor hip hop hit, charting on both the Hot Rap Singles chart and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
. On October 25, 1994, the duo's self-titled album
was released but failed to make it to any of the Billboard charts
. The following year, a second single, "Quo Funk," was released, which heavily sampled the Jacksons
' “This Place Hotel
,” but it only made it to #2 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles. After "Quo Funk," the duo disbanded, with Wade Robson becoming a successful choreographer, producer, and actor; while DeWayne Turrentine became a fashion model and married actress Reagan Gomez-Preston
and has two children a daughter named Scarlett Annette Turrentine (born May 13, 2007) and son Tyger Turrentine (born 2011).
Wade Robson
Wade Jeremy William Robson is an Australian dance prodigy, director, producer, songwriter, and award-winning choreographer. He began performing as a dancer at the age of five. He has directed music videos and world tours for numerous music artists such as 'N Sync and Britney Spears...
(born 1982) and DeWayne Turrentine (born 1979) that was signed to Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
's Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
sub-label, MJJ Music
MJJ Music
MJJ Music was an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment recording company, founded by American pop singer Michael Jackson....
during the explosion of kid rap duos. The duo came together in 1994 and released the single "Blowin' Up (Don't Stop the Music)" which became a minor hip hop hit, charting on both the Hot Rap Singles chart and the 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,...
. On October 25, 1994, the duo's self-titled album
Quo (Quo album)
Quo is the self-titled and only album released by hip hop group Quo, released on October 25, 1994, through Michael Jackson and Epic Records' MJJ Music...
was released but failed to make it to any of the Billboard charts
Billboard charts
The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine...
. The following year, a second single, "Quo Funk," was released, which heavily sampled the Jacksons
The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5 , later known as The Jacksons, were an American popular music family group from Gary, Indiana...
' “This Place Hotel
This Place Hotel
"This Place Hotel" was a hit recording by The Jacksons when it was released in 1980.Written and composed by Michael , the song would precede Jackson's own hit, "Billie Jean", in its insecurity-plagued tale of confusion...
,” but it only made it to #2 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles. After "Quo Funk," the duo disbanded, with Wade Robson becoming a successful choreographer, producer, and actor; while DeWayne Turrentine became a fashion model and married actress Reagan Gomez-Preston
Reagan Gomez-Preston
Reagan Gomez-Preston is an American actress.-Early life:Gomez-Preston was born in Detroit to a Puerto Rican mother, Cheryl Gomez, and an African-American father, Bennett Preston. She has a younger brother named Kyle....
and has two children a daughter named Scarlett Annette Turrentine (born May 13, 2007) and son Tyger Turrentine (born 2011).
Singles
- 1994: "Huh What"
- 1994: "Blowin' Up (Don't Stop the Music)Blowin' Up (Don't Stop the Music)"Blowin' Up " is the second single released by rap group, Quo from their debut album, Quo. The single was released on September 20, 1994, was produced by Teddy Riley and featured guest vocals from Aaron Hall...
" - 1995: "Quo Funk"