Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Color Me Weird by Robert Tacoma Color Me Badd
Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Color Me Weird by Robert Tacoma Color Me Badd. Emerging in 1991 with the album C.M.B., Color Me Badd helped to define the smooth R&B trend called “ New Jack swing. ” Whether the band ’ s actual influence upon later acts such as Boyz II Men was as decisive as Color Me Badd themselves would claim is debatable, but they were among the first in the 1990s to popularize a blend of rap, classic R&B, and harmonized ballads in one package. However, after their sudden appearance into the limelight, Color Me Badd slid back towards obscurity with a pair of follow albums that failed to recapture the chemistry of their debut. Although born in different cities, all of Color Me Badd ’ s members — Bryan Abrams, Mark Calderon, Sam Watters, and Kevin “ KT ” Thornton — grew up together in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Like many young singers, the foursome began vocal training within the setting of a church choir, and were able to create a local reputation before entering high school. After taking on the name Color Me Badd in 1987, they plied their trade in the halls of their school singing the doo-wop style of harmonizing made popular in the 1950s. After performing at several. For the Record … Members include Bryan Abrams, (born November 16, 1969, in Oklahoma City, OK), vocals; Mark Calderon, (born September 27, 1970, in Los Angeles, CA), vocals; Kevin “ KT ” Thornton, (born June 17, 1969, in MD), vocals; Sam Watters (born July 23, 1970, in TX), vocals. Group formed in 1987 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; signed with Giant Records, 1990; “ I Wanna Sex You Up ” appeared on New Jack City soundtrack, 1991; released debut album C.M.B., 1991; performed with Boyz II Men and Jodeci at Soul Train Music Awards, 1992; released second album Time and Chance, 1993; released Now and Forever, 1996.
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