Kid 'N PlayChristopher ‘Kid’ Reid, originally from the Bronx, and Christopher ‘Play’ Martin from Queens New York met in the 1980’s. The pair were in rival hip hop crews but eventually formed their own duo under the name The Fresh Force Crew. In 1986 ''She's a Skeezer’’, “All Hail The Drum” and ''Rock Me'' were recorded on Sultra Records. By 1987 they had changed their name to Kid 'n Play. Kid 'n Play recorded three albums together between 1988 and 1991: ''2 Hype'' (1988), ''Funhouse'' (1990), and ''Face the Nation (1991). Among the group's most successful singles were 1989's "Rollin'…
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Kid 'N Play
Christopher ‘Kid’ Reid, originally from the Bronx, and Christopher ‘Play’ Martin from Queens New York met in the 1980’s. The pair were in rival hip hop crews but eventually formed their own duo under the name The Fresh Force Crew. In 1986 ''She's a Skeezer’’, “All Hail The Drum” and ''Rock Me'' were recorded on Sultra Records. By 1987 they had changed their name to Kid 'n Play. Kid 'n Play recorded three albums together between 1988 and 1991: ''2 Hype'' (1988), ''Funhouse'' (1990), and ''Face the Nation (1991). Among the group's most successful singles were 1989's "Rollin' with Kid 'n Play" that reached No. 11 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ''Billboard'' R&B singles chart, 1990s "Funhouse" that reached No. 1 on the Hot Rap Tracks ''Billboard'' rap singles chart, and "Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody," another No. 1 rap hit. The group's stage show highlighted their teen-friendly personalities and dances such as their famous trademark Kid ’n Play Kick Step.
Rob Base
Rob Base hails from Harlem, New York. He first began performing with various groups such as Sure Shot Seven, Cosmic 3 MC’s, and Freedom Force. He and partner DJ EZ Rock (whom he has known since the 4th grade), would eventually separate from the groups to form Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock. In 1988, Profile Records released Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock’s debut album It Takes Two. The title track became a massive single. The single and the album were certified platinum by the RIAA on June 12, 1989 and December 28, 1989, respectively, and produced three top ten hits. The single gained Single of the Year honors from both Spin Magazine and The Village Voice. In 2014, Rob joined the highly successful “I Love The 90’s” Tour and shared the stage with Salt N Pepa, TLC, Tone Loc and a host of other 90’s Legends. In 2018, Rob, along with Salt N Pepa and All-4-One set up a first ever hip hop residency in Las Vegas. This residency would later include En Vouge and Kid N Play. In 2019, Rob toured with MC Hammer on Hammer’s House Party Tour and on February 22, 2022, he performed on the Jimmy Kimmel show. Rob is now currently producing films and has added Executive Producer to his arsenal.
All-4-One
If you’ve ever been in love, then you’ve heard the name All-4-One and their timeless songs “I Swear”, “I Can Love You Like That”, “So Much In Love”, “I Turn To You”, “These Arms”, “Beautiful As You” and many more. The Grammy Award winning group All-4-One is internationally known for making beautiful love songs that not only chart radio airwaves but also garner countless awards. All-4-One’s songs are frequently licensed for commercials, music compilations, TV shows and major motion pictures such as Despicable Me, Earth To Echo, the hilarious Ryan Reynolds comedy Just Friends, The Social Network and Nothing To Lose.
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