SWV
Encyclopedia
Sisters with Voices, better known as SWV, is an American
female R&B
trio from New York. Formed in 1990 as a gospel
group, SWV became one of the most successful R&B groups of the 1990s. They had a series of hits, including "Weak", "Right Here/Human Nature", "I'm So Into You
", and "You're the One". The group disbanded in 1998 to pursue solo projects, and reunited in 2005. SWV is currently ranked #100 on the Top 500 Pop Artists of the Past 25 Years at the website Rock on the Net.
, Tamara Johnson and Leanne Lyons (the group's founder). SWV got its start after the three friends sent a five song demo to record labels in the United States. Soon after, they were signed to a record deal with RCA Records
in 1992 after producer Teddy Riley, a former member of Guy
, heard the demo. With Riley's help, the group's 1992 debut album, It's About Time
, went triple platinum and produced several Top Ten hits.
SWV's first single, "Right Here", was released in the fall of 1992, reaching #16 on the R&B charts. Their second single, "I'm So Into You
," peaked at #2 on R&B and reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. The third single, "Weak", reached #1 on both the R&B and Hot 100 charts. "Right Here/Human Nature," the fourth single and a remix of their first single, "Right Here", featured samples of Michael Jackson
's hit "Human Nature
." "Right Here/Human Nature" peaked at #1 on R&B and #2 on the Hot 100. It was followed up with the additional Top10 R&B hits, "Downtown" (#2), and "Always On My Mind" (#8).
Following the success of their first album, SWV appeared on the soundtrack for the 1994 film Above the Rim
. The single, "Anything", became a Top Ten R&B hit and reached #18 on the Hot 100 in the spring of 1994. That same year, SWV released The Remixes
, which went gold by the end of the year. In the summer of 1995, the trio lent vocal harmonies to Blackstreet
's Top 40 R&B hit "Tonight's the Night." In 1995, SWV recorded New Beginning, which was released in 1996 and led by the #1 R&B (and #5 Hot 100) hit "You're the One" The second single "Use Your Heart" was the first ever credited to the production team The Neptunes. Also, in 1995 SWV appeared on the Waiting to Exhale: Original Soundtrack Album, recording the track, "All Night Long".
1997 saw the release SWV's third album, Release Some Tension
as well as A Special Christmas
a month later in 1997, the group's last studio album. Shortly after the release of A Special Christmas, SWV parted ways to pursue various solo projects.
, Bobby Brown
, New Edition
, and Blackstreet
.
In 2007, Johnson-George appeared in the TV One reality series I Married a Baller which documented her life with husband Eddie George
, former NFL player and present Nashville entrepreneur. SWV members Coko and Lelee (who sing the theme song along with Taj) appear in a couple of the show's episodes.
On June 24, 2008, SWV made a special appearance at the BET Awards
of 2008, performing "Weak" with Alicia Keys
. They also sang the chorus to TLC's
"Waterfalls". Coko currently resides in Virginia Beach, Lelee in Atlanta and Taj in Nashville
..
Tamara "Taj" Johnson-George was a contestant on Survivor: Tocantins, in which she came in fourth place. She was blindsided by her former alliance of James "J.T." Thomas, Jr. and Stephen Fishbach. She became the sixth Jury Member. She participated in a 2009 national tour of the Vagina Monologues with an all-black cast, most of whom are also former reality show contestants.
SWV appeared on The Mo'Nique Show
on February 2, 2010, performing Patti LaBelle's
"If Only You Knew
". Lelee and Coko
provided the lead vocals.
SWV wrote a blog called "We're Back & We're Ready to Make You Weak Again" in which they disclosed what each member has been doing since the last SWV album. LeLee also wrote a blog for globalgrind.com called "Where Did That Real R&B Music Go?"
SWV have confirmed they are currently in the studio recording their fourth studio album for a 2011 release. No album name has been selected but they have been working with hit producers Jazze Phae and Kwame.
As of 2011 SWV has recently signed a record deal with Mass Appeal Entertainment and E1 Entertainment. Plans of releasing an album before the end of the summer with a reality show in the works detailing the creation, the break up and the reuniting of the group is planned.
On June 10, 2011 SWV was featured on the official remix of Chris Brown's remake of their Right Here/Human Nature song, "She Ain't You
".
SWV will be releasing their first single "CoSign" in early December 2011 off their yet untilted album to be released in early 2012.
, Total
, 702
, and Destiny's Child
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
female R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
trio from New York. Formed in 1990 as a gospel
Gospel music
Gospel music is music that is written to express either personal, spiritual or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music....
group, SWV became one of the most successful R&B groups of the 1990s. They had a series of hits, including "Weak", "Right Here/Human Nature", "I'm So Into You
I'm So Into You
"I'm So Into You" is a song by R&B female trio SWV. Released in late 1992 from their debut album, It's About Time, it became their first top-ten song, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached number two on the Billboard R&B singles chart. It went on to sell more than one...
", and "You're the One". The group disbanded in 1998 to pursue solo projects, and reunited in 2005. SWV is currently ranked #100 on the Top 500 Pop Artists of the Past 25 Years at the website Rock on the Net.
History and early career
SWV (an abbreviation for Sisters With Voices) was formed by three friends: Cheryl GambleCoko
Cheryl Elizabeth "Coko" Clemons is an American gospel and R&B singer, and lead singer of R&B group Sisters With Voices .-Musical career:...
, Tamara Johnson and Leanne Lyons (the group's founder). SWV got its start after the three friends sent a five song demo to record labels in the United States. Soon after, they were signed to a record deal with RCA Records
RCA Records
RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
in 1992 after producer Teddy Riley, a former member of Guy
Guy (band)
Guy are a hip hop, R&B and soul band most closely associated with the new jack swing style of the 1980s and 1990s.-Origins :Guy was formed in Harlem, New York in 1987 by R&B singer-songwriters Aaron Hall, young musician/record producer Teddy Riley and Timmy Gatling...
, heard the demo. With Riley's help, the group's 1992 debut album, It's About Time
It's About Time (SWV album)
*Initially issued without track 15, but was added to all subsequent CDs in April 1993*Copies of the album with the catalog number BMG 66074 contain "Right Here " , as the final track-Credits and personnel:* Coko...
, went triple platinum and produced several Top Ten hits.
SWV's first single, "Right Here", was released in the fall of 1992, reaching #16 on the R&B charts. Their second single, "I'm So Into You
I'm So Into You
"I'm So Into You" is a song by R&B female trio SWV. Released in late 1992 from their debut album, It's About Time, it became their first top-ten song, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached number two on the Billboard R&B singles chart. It went on to sell more than one...
," peaked at #2 on R&B and reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. The third single, "Weak", reached #1 on both the R&B and Hot 100 charts. "Right Here/Human Nature," the fourth single and a remix of their first single, "Right Here", featured samples of 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 hit "Human Nature
Human Nature (Michael Jackson song)
"Human Nature" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was written and composed by Steve Porcaro and John Bettis, and produced by Quincy Jones. It is the fifth single from the singer's sixth solo album, Thriller . Initially, Porcaro had recorded a rough demo of the song on a...
." "Right Here/Human Nature" peaked at #1 on R&B and #2 on the Hot 100. It was followed up with the additional Top10 R&B hits, "Downtown" (#2), and "Always On My Mind" (#8).
Following the success of their first album, SWV appeared on the soundtrack for the 1994 film Above the Rim
Above the Rim
Above the Rim is a 1994 drama directed by Jeff Pollack. The screenplay was written by Pollack and journalist-turned-screenwriter Barry Michael Cooper , from a story by Pollack and Benny Medina....
. The single, "Anything", became a Top Ten R&B hit and reached #18 on the Hot 100 in the spring of 1994. That same year, SWV released The Remixes
The Remixes (SWV album)
The Remixes is an EP released by SWV in 1994. The EP was certified gold for selling 500,000 copies in the U.S. - Track listing :#Anything [Old Skool Radio Version] - 4:56#Right Here [Human Nature Duet, Demolition 12" Mix] - 4:58...
, which went gold by the end of the year. In the summer of 1995, the trio lent vocal harmonies to Blackstreet
Blackstreet
Blackstreet is an American R&B group founded in 1991 by Thomas Taliaferro and Teddy Riley, the inventor of New Jack Swing known for his work as a member of Guy. Chauncey Hannibal and Levi Little were signed under production and management contracts with Thomas Taliaferro and were merged into what...
's Top 40 R&B hit "Tonight's the Night." In 1995, SWV recorded New Beginning, which was released in 1996 and led by the #1 R&B (and #5 Hot 100) hit "You're the One" The second single "Use Your Heart" was the first ever credited to the production team The Neptunes. Also, in 1995 SWV appeared on the Waiting to Exhale: Original Soundtrack Album, recording the track, "All Night Long".
1997 saw the release SWV's third album, Release Some Tension
Release Some Tension
Release Some Tension is SWV's third album. Guest appearances are made by E-40, P. Diddy, Missy Elliott, Foxy Brown, Lil' Cease, Lil' Kim, Snoop Doggy Dogg, and Redman. The album features hits like "Rain" , "Someone", "Can We"...
as well as A Special Christmas
A Special Christmas
A Special Christmas is an album by R&B group SWV that was released in the United States on November 18, 1997 by RCA Records. It is a holiday album featuring both cover versions and original material. A Special Christmas would be the penultimate album the trio recorded together before they disbanded...
a month later in 1997, the group's last studio album. Shortly after the release of A Special Christmas, SWV parted ways to pursue various solo projects.
2005 – present
In 2005, SWV reunited and announced plans to record a new album the following year (the album has not materialized). In 2007, the group performed dates with After 7After 7
After 7 is an R&B group founded in 1988 by brothers Melvin and Kevon Edmonds, and Keith Mitchell. The Edmonds brothers are the siblings of popular pop and R&B singer-songwriter-producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds"...
, Bobby Brown
Bobby Brown
Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. After success in pop group New Edition, Brown began his solo career in 1987 and had a string of Top 10 Billboard hits, culminating in a Grammy Award. He was a pioneer of New Jack Swing music, a...
, New Edition
New Edition
New Edition is an R&B group formed in Boston in 1978. The group reached its height of popularity during the 1980s. They were the progenitors of the boy band movement of the 1980s and 1990s and led the way for groups like New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync...
, and Blackstreet
Blackstreet
Blackstreet is an American R&B group founded in 1991 by Thomas Taliaferro and Teddy Riley, the inventor of New Jack Swing known for his work as a member of Guy. Chauncey Hannibal and Levi Little were signed under production and management contracts with Thomas Taliaferro and were merged into what...
.
In 2007, Johnson-George appeared in the TV One reality series I Married a Baller which documented her life with husband Eddie George
Eddie George
Edward Nathan "Eddie" George, Jr. is a former American football running back in the National Football League. He played for the Tennessee Titans both in Tennessee and in Houston when the franchise was known as the Houston Oilers, and spent his final season with the Dallas Cowboys...
, former NFL player and present Nashville entrepreneur. SWV members Coko and Lelee (who sing the theme song along with Taj) appear in a couple of the show's episodes.
On June 24, 2008, SWV made a special appearance at the BET Awards
BET Awards
The BET Awards were established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate African Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. The awards are presented annually and broadcast live on BET...
of 2008, performing "Weak" with Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano...
. They also sang the chorus to TLC's
TLC (band)
TLC is an American musical trio whose repertoire spanned R&B, hip-hop, soul, funk, and new jack swing. Originally consisting of singer Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, rapper-singer Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and singer Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas it found success in the 1990s while also enduring a series of spats...
"Waterfalls". Coko currently resides in Virginia Beach, Lelee in Atlanta and Taj in Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
..
Tamara "Taj" Johnson-George was a contestant on Survivor: Tocantins, in which she came in fourth place. She was blindsided by her former alliance of James "J.T." Thomas, Jr. and Stephen Fishbach. She became the sixth Jury Member. She participated in a 2009 national tour of the Vagina Monologues with an all-black cast, most of whom are also former reality show contestants.
SWV appeared on The Mo'Nique Show
The Mo'Nique Show
The Mo'Nique Show is an American talk show hosted by comedienne actress Mo'Nique. Aired on BET, the series began October 5, 2009. She is the first African American woman to host her own late night show. The show's second and final season premiered on Monday, October 4, 2010.On July 18, 2011, BET...
on February 2, 2010, performing Patti LaBelle's
Patti LaBelle
Patricia Louise Holte-Edwards , better known under the stage name, Patti LaBelle, is a Grammy Award winning American singer, author and actress who has spent over 50 years in the music industry...
"If Only You Knew
If Only You Knew
If Only You Knew was a single written and produced primarily by Dexter Wansel and Cynthia Biggs for American singer Patti LaBelle's sixth solo album, I'm in Love Again. It was released as the album's official first single in 1983, spending four weeks at number one on the U.S...
". Lelee and Coko
Coko
Cheryl Elizabeth "Coko" Clemons is an American gospel and R&B singer, and lead singer of R&B group Sisters With Voices .-Musical career:...
provided the lead vocals.
SWV wrote a blog called "We're Back & We're Ready to Make You Weak Again" in which they disclosed what each member has been doing since the last SWV album. LeLee also wrote a blog for globalgrind.com called "Where Did That Real R&B Music Go?"
SWV have confirmed they are currently in the studio recording their fourth studio album for a 2011 release. No album name has been selected but they have been working with hit producers Jazze Phae and Kwame.
As of 2011 SWV has recently signed a record deal with Mass Appeal Entertainment and E1 Entertainment. Plans of releasing an album before the end of the summer with a reality show in the works detailing the creation, the break up and the reuniting of the group is planned.
On June 10, 2011 SWV was featured on the official remix of Chris Brown's remake of their Right Here/Human Nature song, "She Ain't You
She Ain't You
"She Ain't You" is a song by American recording artist Chris Brown. The mid-tempo R&B, pop-flavored ballad was written by Brown, Jean Baptiste, Ryan Buendia, Kevin McCall and Jason Boyd, and was produced by Free School. It was sent to urban contemporary radio in the United States on March 28, 2011,...
".
SWV will be releasing their first single "CoSign" in early December 2011 off their yet untilted album to be released in early 2012.
Personnel
- Cheryl "Coko" Clemons - born June 13, 1970, New York, NY
- Tamara "Taj" Johnson-George - born April 29, 1971, New York, NY
- Leanne "Lelee" Lyons - born July 17, 1973, New York, NY
Studio albums
- 1992: It's About TimeIt's About Time (SWV album)*Initially issued without track 15, but was added to all subsequent CDs in April 1993*Copies of the album with the catalog number BMG 66074 contain "Right Here " , as the final track-Credits and personnel:* Coko...
- 1996: New Beginning
- 1997: Release Some TensionRelease Some TensionRelease Some Tension is SWV's third album. Guest appearances are made by E-40, P. Diddy, Missy Elliott, Foxy Brown, Lil' Cease, Lil' Kim, Snoop Doggy Dogg, and Redman. The album features hits like "Rain" , "Someone", "Can We"...
- 1997: A Special ChristmasA Special ChristmasA Special Christmas is an album by R&B group SWV that was released in the United States on November 18, 1997 by RCA Records. It is a holiday album featuring both cover versions and original material. A Special Christmas would be the penultimate album the trio recorded together before they disbanded...
- 2011: TBA
Compilation albums
- 1999: Greatest Hits (RCA)
- 1999: Greatest Hits (Simitar)Greatest Hits (SWV album)SWV Greatest Hits album contains all of their biggest hits. Songs like "Weak", "Downtown", "Rain" and more.-Track listing:#Right Here - 4:58#Can We - 4:51#Someone - 4:07#Weak - 4:50#You're Always on My Mind - 5:17...
- 2001: Best of SWVBest of SWVBest of SWV gathers up the trio's best hits. One of the group's last album before split apart. This is also their second greatest hits album.-Track listing:#"Anything" - 2:48#"Right Here" [Human Nature Radio Mix] - 3:49#"Weak" - 4:54...
- 2003: Platinum & Gold CollectionPlatinum & Gold Collection (SWV album)Platinum & Gold Collection is a compilation album by American female R&B vocal trio SWV. It contains most of their biggest hits, such as "Weak", "Right Here", "Downtown" and more.-Track listing:#"Weak" – 4:52#"You're the One" – 4:42...
- 2004: The Encore CollectionEncore Collection (SWV album)The Encore Collection is a 2004 compilation album by American female vocal trio SWV.- Track listing :#"I'm So into You"#"Weak"#"Use Your Heart"#"Rain"#"Right Here"#"SWV "#"What's It Gonna Be"#"Here for You"#"I'm So in Love"...
Tours
- Weak (1993, UK)
- SWV World TourSWV World TourThe SWV world tour was a concert tour performed by the American pop/R&B group SWV. In view and support of the It's About Time and New Beginnings albums , the stadium and arena tour ran in May 1996 to August 1996. It covered North America, Europe, Africa and some parts of Asia...
(1996, USA, EuropeEuropeEurope is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
, South AfricaSouth AfricaThe Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
, AsiaAsiaAsia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
, New ZealandNew ZealandNew Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
) - Sistaz Only (1997)
- Release The Tension (1997, USA)
- New Jack Swing Tour (2005, USA, CanadaCanadaCanada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
) - Billboard Live Tour (June 16–21, 2008 JapanJapanJapan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
) - Billboard Live Tour (January 12–13, 2009 JapanJapanJapan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
) - SWV and Faith Evans (December 5–10, 2010 United KingdomUnited KingdomThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
)
Opening Acts
SWV featured a number of successful female groups as opening acts throughout their various touring engagements. Those groups included such contemporaries as Xscape, JadeJade (U.S. band)
Jade was an R&B group active during the early to mid 1990s. The group consisted of Tonya Kelly, Joi Marshall, and Di Reed. During their brief yet successful career, Jade released two studio albums, one live album, and a string of popular R&B singles.-History:...
, Total
Total (band)
Total was an American R&B girl group and one of the signature acts of Sean Combs' Bad Boy Records imprint during the 1990s.-Emergence & Total:...
, 702
702 (band)
702 , named after the area code of their hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada, is an American platinum-selling R&B trio. Originally a quartet, the group became a trio, which includes sisters Irish , and LeMisha 'Misha' Grinstead, and lead singer Kameelah 'Meelah' Williams...
, and Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final line-up comprised lead singer Beyoncé Knowles alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girl's Tyme...
.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Nominated | American Music Award | Favorite New Artist - Pop/Rock |
| 1993 | Nominated | Favorite Band, Duo or Group - Soul/Rhythm & Blues | |
| 1993 | Nominated | Favorite Album - Soul/Rhythm & Blues for It's About Time | |
| 1993 | Nominated | Favorite New Artist - Soul / Rhythm & Blues | |
| 1993 | Win | Kids Choice Awards | Female Group Of The Decade |
| 1993 | Win | Billboard Music Award Billboard Music Award The Billboard Music Award is an honor given by Billboard magazine, the preeminent publication covering the music business. The Billboard Music Awards show had been held annually in December until it went dormant in 2007, but it returned in May 2011... |
Top Hot 100 Singles Artists - Duos/Group |
| 1993 | Win | Top R&B Artists - Duos/Group | |
| 1993 | Win | Top R&B Singles Artists - Duos/Group | |
| 1993 | win | Top Pop Artists - Duo/Group | |
| 1993 | win | Top New Pop Artist | |
| 1993 | win | Top Hot 100 Singles Artist | |
| 1993 | Win | Top Hot 100 Airplay Track for "Weak Weak (song) "Weak" is an R&B ballad recorded by the girl group SWV for their debut album, It's About Time . It was written and produced by Brian Alexander Morgan, who composed the lyrics based upon his feelings towards R&B singer Chanté Moore.... " |
|
| 1993 | Win | Top R&B Artist | |
| 1993 | Nominated | Top New R&B Artist | |
| 1993 | Nominated | Top R&B Album Artists - Duos/Group | |
| 1993 | Nominated | Top R&B Singles Artist | |
| 1994 | Nominated | Top R&B Singles Artists - Duos/Group | |
| 1994 | Nominated | Top R&B Artists - Duos/Group | |
| 1997 | Nominated | Soul Train Lady of Soul Award | Best R&B Soul single by a Group, Band, or Duo |
| 1997 | Nominated | Soul Train Lady of Soul Award | Best Soul/R&B album by a Group, Band or Duo |
| 1998 | Nominated | Soul Train Lady of Soul Award | Best Soul/R&B album by a Group, Band or Duo |
| 1998 | Nominated | Soul Train Lady of Soul Award | Best Soul/R&B single by a Group, Band or Duo |
| 1994 | Nominated | Grammy Award Grammy Award A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry... |
Best New Artist Grammy Award for Best New Artist The Grammy Award for Best New Artist has been awarded since 1959. Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were handed out, for records released in the previous year. The award was not presented in 1967... |
See also
- List of best selling music artists
- Top HeatseekersTop HeatseekersTop Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical...
- List of artists who reached number one on the Hot 100 (United States)
- List of performers on Top of the Pops
- Girl Group