Randy Gill
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Randy Gill is an R&B singer, songwriter
, record producer
, and advocate for R&B music. He is a member of the successful mid-1990s R&B group II D Extreme
, which includes the members D'Extra Wiley, Jermaine Mickey, and (as of 1998) rapper Sage Lee.
Their first single, Cry No More
, released in 1993 yielded a gold record for the group, peaking at number 6 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. II D, as they are known to fans, followed their self titled debut CD with a follow-up in 1996 entitled "From I Extreme II Another."
Gill, along with his brothers Bobby, Jeff, and legendary R&B singer Johnny Gill
, began his career singing in a family gospel group called "Wings of Faith". He has also written and performed with a variety of artists, including Teddy Pendergrass
, Usher
, Shai
and his brother Johnny Gill
.
Gill has appeared on Soul Train
, Arsenio Hall
, and BET
. He and his brother Johnny Gill
entertained American troops in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Macedonia with the USO Tour.
Currently, Gill is wrapping up a solo recording project, entitled Gillology, as well as a soon-to-be-released CD by the group, II D Extreme
.
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, and advocate for R&B music. He is a member of the successful mid-1990s R&B group II D Extreme
II D Extreme
II D Extreme was an American new jack swing/urban R&B group from the early 1990s that included D'Extra Wiley, Randy Gill and Jermaine Mickey...
, which includes the members D'Extra Wiley, Jermaine Mickey, and (as of 1998) rapper Sage Lee.
Their first single, Cry No More
Cry No More
"Cry No More" is a hip hop song by hip hop artist Shareefa. It is the second and final single from her debut album, Point of No Return. The single was produced by Darkchild and samples The Stylistics' "The Miracle", and contains an interpolation of "Soul Survivor" by Young Jeezy and Akon. It was...
, released in 1993 yielded a gold record for the group, peaking at number 6 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. II D, as they are known to fans, followed their self titled debut CD with a follow-up in 1996 entitled "From I Extreme II Another."
Gill, along with his brothers Bobby, Jeff, and legendary R&B singer Johnny Gill
Johnny Gill
Johnny Gill is an American R&B singer-songwriter. He is the sixth and final member of the R&B supergroup New Edition, and was also a member of another supergroup called LSG; with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat. His signature song "My, My, My" has been included on numerous romantic...
, began his career singing in a family gospel group called "Wings of Faith". He has also written and performed with a variety of artists, including Teddy Pendergrass
Teddy Pendergrass
Theodore DeReese "Teddy" Pendergrass was an American R&B/soul singer and songwriter. Pendergrass first rose to fame as lead singer of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes in the 1970s before a successful solo career at the end of the decade...
, Usher
Usher (entertainer)
Usher Terry Raymond IV , who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer-songwriter, and actor. He is considered around the world to be the reigning King of R&B. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100...
, Shai
Shai (band)
Shai is an early 1990s vocal R&B/soul quartet. Their biggest hit was "If I Ever Fall in Love," which reached #2 in the U.S. Top 40.-History:...
and his brother Johnny Gill
Johnny Gill
Johnny Gill is an American R&B singer-songwriter. He is the sixth and final member of the R&B supergroup New Edition, and was also a member of another supergroup called LSG; with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat. His signature song "My, My, My" has been included on numerous romantic...
.
Gill has appeared on 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...
, Arsenio Hall
Arsenio Hall
Arsenio Hall is an American actor, comedian, and former talk show host. He is best known for his talk show The Arsenio Hall Show, which ran between 1989 and 1994, and his roles in the films Coming to America and Harlem Nights.Hall is also known for his appearance as Alan Thicke's sidekick on the...
, and BET
Bet
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. He and his brother Johnny Gill
Johnny Gill
Johnny Gill is an American R&B singer-songwriter. He is the sixth and final member of the R&B supergroup New Edition, and was also a member of another supergroup called LSG; with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat. His signature song "My, My, My" has been included on numerous romantic...
entertained American troops in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Macedonia with the USO Tour.
Currently, Gill is wrapping up a solo recording project, entitled Gillology, as well as a soon-to-be-released CD by the group, II D Extreme
II D Extreme
II D Extreme was an American new jack swing/urban R&B group from the early 1990s that included D'Extra Wiley, Randy Gill and Jermaine Mickey...
.
Singles
- 1993: "Up On The Roof"
- 1993: "Cry No More"
- 1994: "Let Me Love You"
- 1996: "If I Knew Then (What I Know Now)"