BlackGirl

Template:Short description {{#invoke:other uses|otheruses}} Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox musical artist BlackGirl is an American pop/dance vocal trio consisting of Pam Copeland, Nycolia "Tye-V" Turman, and Rochelle Stuart<ref name="Inc.1994">Template:Cite book</ref> from Atlanta, that formed in 1992 on the Kaper/RCA/BMG label.<ref name="google1">Template:Cite journalTemplate:Dead link</ref>

Biography

BlackGirl released their debut album Treat U Right in 1994. Warren Marshall of the Columbus Times remarked: "Blackgirl -- the ultimate definition of today's `90's girls." They released their debut single "Krazy" in 1993,<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> which was one of four consecutive top forty singles on the Billboard R&B chart, "Krazy" (No. 37), "90's Girl" (No. 13), "Where Did We Go Wrong" (No. 39) and "Let's Do It Again" (No. 25). By the time "90's Girl" was released the album has US sales of over 500,000 units.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref>Template:Pull quote

By the end of 1994, BlackGirl toured the United States with R. Kelly for a six-week tour, appeared on Soul Train,<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Blackgirl - R&B Artist Bios - R&B Haven. Rnbhaven.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-03.</ref> and in a Chrysler commercial, and released the holiday single "Give Love On Christmas Day"/"Christmas Time". The group then teamed up with Aaliyah, En Vogue, Mary J. Blige, Vanessa Williams, For Real, and SWV for the single "Freedom" from the film, Panther. The single became BlackGirl's fifth Top forty single, when peaked at number eighteen.

On September 24, the band performed at the 1994 Georgia Hall of Fame gala honoring Isaac Hayes.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

In 1995, the band earned two Soul Train Award nominations, Single of the Year (By A Group, Band or Duo) for "Let's Do It Again" and Album of the Year (By A Group, Band or Duo) for Treat U Right. They then released "90's Girl" in the UK, the song was a Top five success on the R&B chart,<ref>Official Charts Company - Singles Chart - 16/07/1994. OfficialCharts.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-03.</ref> and reached #23 on the UK Singles Chart.<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">Template:Cite book</ref> The group appeared on the single "Hey, Look Away" by Questionmark Asylum in late 1995, and at the end of the year the group performed with Chuck Berry at Apollo Theater Hall of Fame ceremony.<ref name="google1"/>

In 1996 the group disbanded. In 2010, Stuart released a gospel album titled I Choose Jesus, billed as Rochelle Morgan.<ref name="atlantagospel1">ATLANTA GOSPEL PRODUCTIONS - Rochelle Morgan Template:Webarchive. Musiczone.atlantagospel.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-03.</ref>

In 2013 AllMusic.com named "Krazy" the #35 Best R&B Song of 1994.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The original lineup of Blackgirl reunited in late 2016 with an updated version their hit, "Where Did We Go Wrong." 2017 finds Blackgirl with new tour dates listed on their official website http://www.theofficialblackgirl.comTemplate:Dead link

Humanitarian work

On January 7, 1995 BlackGirl took part in 'The Lou Rawls Parade of Stars' to benefit the United Negro College Fund.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref> In March 1995 BlackGirl joined Naomi Campbell, Coolio, Aaliyah and Naughty by Nature as part of CounterAID, a benefit for AIDS. The program raised over $200,000.<ref>Template:Cite journalTemplate:Dead link</ref>

Discography

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• Treat U Right (1994)

Awards and nominations

Year	Result	Award	Category	Work
1994	Nominated	Billboard Music Award<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>	R&B Singles Artist of the Year	check|unknown=|preview=Page using Template:Center with unknown parameter "_VALUE_"|ignoreblank=y| 1 | style }}
	Nominated	Billboard Music Award	Top R&B Single of the Year - Airplay	"90's Girl"
	Nominated	Billboard Music Award	Top R&B Single of the Year	"90's Girl"
1995	Nominated	Soul Train Music Award<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>	Single of the Year (By a Group, Band or Duo)	check|unknown=|preview=Page using Template:Center with unknown parameter "_VALUE_"|ignoreblank=y| 1 | style }}
	Nominated	Soul Train Music Award	Album of the Year (By a Group, Band or Duo)	Treat U Right
	Won	Vibe Magazine<ref name="google1"/>	Best Look	check|unknown=|preview=Page using Template:Center with unknown parameter "_VALUE_"|ignoreblank=y| 1 | style }}

External links

• BlackGirl on Myspace
• Rollingstone.com Contains a profile and discography