The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Friday 31 May 2019

Cece Peniston

Cecilia Veronica " CeCe "

Peniston (born September 6, 1969)


Singer, Songwriter, Actress and Former Beauty Queen, CeCe Peniston, scored 5 number one Dance hits during the early 1990's. She got her start working as a Backing Vocalist for female Rapper Overweight Pooch and went on to craft a successful Solo career. She remains active; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: We got a love thang, Keep on walking, Inside that I cried, Crazy love, I'm in the mood, I'm not over you, Moving on and Finally

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/CeCe_Peniston
Born
Cecilia Veronica Peniston

September 6, 1969(age 49)
ResidenceGlendale, Arizona, U.S.
Alma materPhoenix College
Occupation
  • Singer
  •  
  • songwriter
  •  
  • actress
Years active1991–present
Home townPhoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Spouse(s)
  • Malik Byrd
    (m. 1992; d. 1993)
  • Frank Martin
    (m. 2003; d. 2011)
Partner(s)Marcus Matthews (2015–16)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Labels

Thursday 30 May 2019

Dancehall /Reggae Thursdays : Lieutenant Stitchie

Cleveland Laing (born c.1965)

Dancehall, Reggae and Gospel Jamaican Deejay, Lieutenant Stitchie, worked as a Biology Teacher and Singer during the 1970's and branched fully into music in the 1980's. He was active on Sound Systems in the mid-1980's and found success as a Recording Artist in 1987. He continued on into the 1990's with a record deal from Atlantic Records. He switched to Gospel music in 1997 after surviving a car crash; he remains active. Please take a listen here and Happy Dancehall/Reggae Thursdays: Wear u size, Dress to impress, Natty Dread and Night and day (ft. Margaret Young)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lieutenant_Stitchie


Background information
Birth nameCleveland Laing
Bornc.1965
OriginSpanish Town,Jamaica
GenresDancehallgospel reggae
InstrumentsVocals
Years activeLate 1970s–present
LabelsJammy's, Atlantic,VP, Drum & Bass
Websitewww.kingstitchie.com

Wednesday 29 May 2019

Honey and the bees

Honey and the bees

Philadelphia Female Soul Quartet, Honey & the Bees, worked on the Club circuit for many years opening for bigger Soul acts. They released songs that included contributions from Leon Huff of the Gamble and Huff Production duo and their career lasted from the late 1960`s to 1973. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: (You better) Go nowPlease have mercy baby, Love addict and Make love to me

Source 1: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/honey-the-bees-mn0000270519

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/320440-Honey-And-The-Bees
Background information
Name: Honey and the bees 
Origin: US
Years active: late 1960`s - 1973
Label: Josie, Artic
Members: Gwen Oliver, Cassandra Wooten, Jean Davis and Nadine Felder

Tuesday 28 May 2019

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Redman

Reginald Noble (born April 17, 1970)

Rapper, DJ, Record Producer and Actor, Redman, began his run at age 18 as a DJ - MC called DJ Kut killa. After being discovered by Erick Sermon of EPMD, he was featured on EPMD's 1990 Album (Business as Usual) and released is successful debut Album in 1992. He had success with his follow ups and also did collaboration work with Method Man and the Def Squad. He has appeared in films and on television shows and did Production work on his own Albums and for other Artists. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Head Banger (with EPMD and K Solo), So ruff, Jam 4 U, Hardcore (with EPMD), Rockafella, Can't wait, Whateva man ft. Erick Sermon, Pick it up, Blow your mind, Tonights da night and Time 4 sum Aksion

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redman_(rapper)


Background information
Birth nameReginald Noble
Also known as
  • Doc
  •  
  • Funk Doctor Spock
BornApril 17, 1970(age 49)
Newark, New Jersey, United States
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  •  
  • DJ
  •  
  • record producer
  •  
  • actor
Years active1990–present
Labels
Associated acts
Websitewww.redmansworld.com

Monday 27 May 2019

Tribute Mondays: Inell Young

Inell Young

Inell Young was the protégé of New Orleans' Eddie Bo. She worked on a few well regarded pieces in the late 1960's and continued into the 1970's. She died in 1996; thanks for your contribution Miss Young, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: The next ball game, What  do you see in her and Part of the game

Source 1: http://www.sirshambling.com/artists_2012/Y/inell_young/index.php

Source 2 : https://www.discogs.com/artist/136021-Inell-Young
Background information
Name: Inell Young 
Born:?
Died: 1996
Origin: US
Years active: late 1960's - 1970's
Label: Big 9, Busy B, Libra

Sunday 26 May 2019

Della Humphrey

Della Humphrey ( Born in 1953, Miami, US)

Miami Soul Songstress, Della Humphrey, had an high point in her career at an young age around 1968 and continued into the early 1970's, where she faded into obscurity. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Dreamland, Your love is all I need and Don't make the good girls go bad

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/393051-Della-Humphrey
Background information
Name: Della Humphrey 
Origin: Miami, Florida, US
Label : Doctor Bird, Artic, Iron Side Disc