Sandy B
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Sandra Barber is a House music
and dance music
singer from New York
who uses the stage name Sandy B.
records
which reached #1 on Billboard
's Dance/Club Play chart
, "Make the World Go Round" and "Ain't No Need To Hide" in 1996 and 1997, respectively. Both song
s were produced
by the duo Deep Dish
. Stonebridge (DJ)
remix
es of "Make The World Go Round" were also released.
In an unusual reversal of the conventional music industry success story, Sandy B had her #1 hits after leaving a major record label
for an indie label. Though her two chart topper
s were released on Champion Records
, her debut #1 single
"Feel Like Singin" had been released in 1992 on [Nervous Records]. She also released a single "Back Together" in 1994 on King Street Sounds.
After "Make The World Go Round" hit #1, Nervous included the David Morales
remix of "Feel Like Singin" on the dance compilation album
, 100% Pure Dance.
In 1998 Sandy had an on-screen appearance in the movie
Donnie Brasco, starring Al Pacino
and Johnny Depp
.
In 2000 and 2001 she had hits with singles released by the group Karmadelic, on which she performed the lead vocals. "Check It Out" reached #2 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play, and "Nothingness" peaked at #10 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. Both songs secured moderate Rhythmic/Dance format airplay.
In 2003, she released a solo record "Lose Our Love" via the Junior Vasquez Music label, and it also saw the release of "Love Burns", written by Janice Robinson and produced by Stonebridge.
, featuring remixes by Dezrok. The same year, she also released "The Beat Is Inside You", credited to DJ Exacta & Sandy B. Sandy B is currently seeking a new label home and working on new material.
In 2005 Sandy co-wrote a song "Risen" with Janice Robinson, which went platinum in Belgium
for the pop
artist
, Natalia. In 2006 you could hear her "Being True To Her Groove" in the Disney animation
Kronk's New Groove
.
Currently ( 2009 ) Sandy is currently in the studio working on new material, and is in the process of touring the UK and Europe. Sandy's "Make the world go Round" is currently making a huge resurgence in Europe.
According to "Joel Whitburn's Hot Dance/Disco 1974-2003" "Feel Like Singin'" hit #5, and "Back Together" hit #6 in 1997
House music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
and dance music
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
singer from New York
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
who uses the stage name Sandy B.
Music career
She is primarily known for two of her soloSolo (music)
In music, a solo is a piece or a section of a piece played or sung by a single performer...
records
Gramophone record
A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record , vinyl record , or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove...
which reached #1 on 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...
's Dance/Club Play chart
Record chart
A record chart is a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
, "Make the World Go Round" and "Ain't No Need To Hide" in 1996 and 1997, respectively. Both song
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
s were produced
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...
by the duo Deep Dish
Deep Dish
Deep Dish is a duo of DJs and house-music producers consisting of Iranian-American members Ali "Dubfire" Shirazinia and Sharam Tayebi. Based in Washington, D.C., Shirazinia and Tayebi are well known for providing house or dance remixes of tracks of famous stars such as Madonna, Cher and Gabrielle,...
. Stonebridge (DJ)
Stonebridge (DJ)
StoneBridge is the pseudonym for the Swedish DJ and record producer, Sten Hallström.-History:StoneBridge won international renown with the remix of the 1993 hit "Show Me Love" with Robin S. Until then, he had been running the Swedish DJ/remix outfit Swemix, formed at the end of the 1980s...
remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
es of "Make The World Go Round" were also released.
In an unusual reversal of the conventional music industry success story, Sandy B had her #1 hits after leaving a major record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
for an indie label. Though her two chart topper
Chart topper
Chart topper may refer to:*Record chart, a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time**Billboard charts, a ranking of the relative popularity of songs or albums in the United States...
s were released on Champion Records
Champion Records
The name Champion Records has been used by at least four record labels.An early Champion label was produced by Gennett Records as an inexpensive label that featured country or "hillbilly" artists, as well as popular bands, hot jazz and blues...
, her debut #1 single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
"Feel Like Singin" had been released in 1992 on [Nervous Records]. She also released a single "Back Together" in 1994 on King Street Sounds.
After "Make The World Go Round" hit #1, Nervous included the David Morales
David Morales
David Morales is an internationally acclaimed Grammy-winning house music DJ and producer. In addition to his production and DJ work, Morales is one of the most prolific remixers of all time, transforming many pop music songs into club-friendly dance tracks...
remix of "Feel Like Singin" on the dance compilation album
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
, 100% Pure Dance.
In 1998 Sandy had an on-screen appearance in the movie
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
Donnie Brasco, starring Al Pacino
Al Pacino
Alfredo James "Al" Pacino is an American film and stage actor and director. He is famous for playing mobsters, including Michael Corleone in The Godfather trilogy, Tony Montana in Scarface, Alphonse "Big Boy" Caprice in Dick Tracy and Carlito Brigante in Carlito's Way, though he has also appeared...
and Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp
John Christopher "Johnny" Depp II is an American actor, producer and musician. He has won the Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild award for Best Actor. Depp rose to prominence on the 1980s television series 21 Jump Street, becoming a teen idol...
.
In 2000 and 2001 she had hits with singles released by the group Karmadelic, on which she performed the lead vocals. "Check It Out" reached #2 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play, and "Nothingness" peaked at #10 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. Both songs secured moderate Rhythmic/Dance format airplay.
In 2003, she released a solo record "Lose Our Love" via the Junior Vasquez Music label, and it also saw the release of "Love Burns", written by Janice Robinson and produced by Stonebridge.
Recent times
In 2004, she contributed vocals to the song "Medicine" which was credited to DJ Mike Cruz Presents China Ro & Sandy B, on Nervous RecordsNervous Records
Nervous Records is a UK based rockabilly music independent record label. It was formed in 1979. Artists include Nekromantix, Restless, The Nervous Fellas, The Quakes and many more. The website sells CDs and mp3s. Nervous Records an independent record label based in the UK born out of years of DJ...
, featuring remixes by Dezrok. The same year, she also released "The Beat Is Inside You", credited to DJ Exacta & Sandy B. Sandy B is currently seeking a new label home and working on new material.
In 2005 Sandy co-wrote a song "Risen" with Janice Robinson, which went platinum in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
for the pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
artist
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
, Natalia. In 2006 you could hear her "Being True To Her Groove" in the Disney animation
Animation
Animation is the rapid display of a sequence of images of 2-D or 3-D artwork or model positions in order to create an illusion of movement. The effect is an optical illusion of motion due to the phenomenon of persistence of vision, and can be created and demonstrated in several ways...
Kronk's New Groove
Kronk's New Groove
Kronk's New Groove is a 2005 direct-to-video animated film released by The Walt Disney Company on December 13, 2005. The film is the sequel to the 2000 animated film The Emperor's New Groove, and features reprises of the roles of David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt, Patrick Warburton and Wendie...
.
Currently ( 2009 ) Sandy is currently in the studio working on new material, and is in the process of touring the UK and Europe. Sandy's "Make the world go Round" is currently making a huge resurgence in Europe.
Singles
| Year | Single | U.S. Dance Hot Dance Club Play The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs... |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Feel Like Singin' | 1 | Feel Like Singin CD Single |
| 1994 | Back Together | - | Back Together CD Single |
| 1996 | Make the World Go Round | 1 | Make the World Go Round CD Single |
| 1997 | Ain't No Need to Hide | 1 | Ain't No Need to Hide CD Single 1997 |
| 2000 | Check It Out | 2 | Check It Out CD Single |
| 2001 | Nothingness | 10 | - |
| 2004 | Medicine | - | |
| 2004 | The Beat Is Inside You | - |
According to "Joel Whitburn's Hot Dance/Disco 1974-2003" "Feel Like Singin'" hit #5, and "Back Together" hit #6 in 1997
See also
- List of number-one dance hits (United States)
- List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart