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Lalah Hathaway

Eulaulah Donyll Hathaway (born on December 16, 1968)[2] best known mononymously as Lalah Hathaway is a contemporary R&B and jazz singer. She is the daughter of soul singer Donny Hathaway and classically trained vocalist Eulaulah. In 1990, Lalah Hathaway released her self-titled album, Lalah Hathaway. The album's first single was "Heaven Knows," produced by Derek Bramble. The follow-up single was "Baby Don't Cry," produced by Angela Winbush.

In 1991, Hathaway released her extended play, Night and Day in Japan. A Moment was released in 1994, debuting at #34 on the Top R&B albums chart. The lead single "Let Me Love You" charted on the Hot R&B charts at #37. In 1999, Lalah Hathaway colloborated with Joe Sample and released her third album The Song Lives On. After a five year hiatus, Hathaway returned with her fourth album Outrun the Sky. The single Forever, For Always, For Love peaked #1 on the Hot Adult R&B Airplay.

In 2007, Hathaway signed to Stax Records and in 2008 released her fifth album Self Portrait. Self Portrait released on June 3, 2008 in the United States, debuted at #63 on the Billboard's Hot 200 and reached the top ten on the Top R&B albums chart, making this album, Hathaway's most successful album to date.

Recording

Lalah Hathaway and A Moment (1990-1996)

After studying at Berklee College of Music,[3] Hathaway signed with Virgin Records and released her self-titled debut Lalah Hathaway in 1990. The album debut at #191 on the Billboard's Hot 200 and #18 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. The album's lead single Heaven Knows became a top ten single peaking at #3 on the Hot R&B charts. The album's second single "Baby Don't Cry" only charted at #18 on the Hot R&B charts. The follow up single "I'm Coming Back" received moderate success, possibly due to no music video. The album's final single "Something" debut at #21 on the Hot R&B charts. In 1991, Hathaway released an extended play, entitled Night & Day. The EP was only released in Japan but the single "Night & Day" was released in America. Night & Day debut at #110 on the Hot R&B charts. In 1992, Hathaway appeared on Grover Washington's album "Next Exit". The song "Love Like This" which featured vocals from Lalah Hathaway, was chosen to be the lead single of the album. The single charted at #31 on the Hot R&B charts.

In 1994, Hathaway followed up her success with her sophomore album. A Moment. A Moment debuted at #34 on the Top R&B albums chart and #23 on the Heatseekers chart. The release of her sophomore album, A Moment saw Hathaway embracing an even more progressive sound as producer Brian Alexander Morgan was enlisted for her upbeat single "Let Me Love You". The lead single Let Me Love You debut at the #37 on the Hot R&B charts. Later that year, the songs "Separate Ways" and "Family Affair" were released as single, which neither song charted in the United States. The album also contained a cover of the classic Sly & The Family Stone gem.

Still, the album did not sell as well as her first release, and eventually Hathaway parted ways with Virgin. A Moment later went out of print and became a collector's item. She continued working with many other established artists, including Take 6, Mary J. Blige, The Winans, and Marcus Miller, writing, producing and doing background vocals.

The Song Lives On (1998-2000)

In 1999, Hathaway joined GRP Record collaborated with jazz legend Joe Sample on the album The Song Lives On. The Song Lives On, topped the jazz charts at #2. The album became Hathaway's second debut on the Billboard's Hot 200 and later charted on Top R&B album chart. The single "When Your Life Was Low" charted only on the Hot R&B charts at #118. The album's second single "Fever" failed to chart. The album failed to achieve any award certification.

Outrun the Sky (2003-2006)

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Hathaway performing at the 07 Long Beach Jazz Festival

In 2003, Lalah Hathaway appeared alongside Sanctuary, Pyramid, Mesa, and Blue Moon Records. In 2004, Hathaway released a cover version of Luther Vandross's song "Forever, For Always, For Love". The song later appeared on the all-star tribute album "Forever, For Always, For Luther" and on Hathaway's fourth album Outrun the Sky. The song was released the lead single and peaked #1 on the Adult R&B charts. Forever, For Always, For Love became Hathaway's first single to chart on the Billboard's Hot 100, charting at #112 and #37 on the Hot R&B charts. Hathaway's first solo album in five years featured production from Rex Rideout, Mike City, and Chris Parks.[4] The album's second single "Better and Better" peaked #121 on the Hot R&B charts.

Also in 2004, Hathaway was featured on Donald Lawrence's debut solo album I Speak Life as a lead vocalist on "Don't Forget to Remember". Recently, Hathaway was seen on the international Daughters of Soul tour along with Sandra St. Victor, Nona Hendryx, Indira Khan (daughter of Chaka Khan), Simone (daughter of Nina Simone), and Joyce Kennedy of Mother's Finest.[5] Continuing her forays into the gospel realm, she could be found on Israel and New Breed's 2006 Christmas album A Timeless Christmas, which also featured Marcus Miller.

Stax and Self Portrait (2007-2008)

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Hathaway during her Self Portrait Tour.

The recently re-launched Stax Records label had announced signing Hathaway. Her first release from Stax was the single "Love's Holiday," from the Earth, Wind, & Fire tribute album Interpretations.[6] In April 2008, Hathaway released her lead single Let Go, which debut at #51 on the Hot R&B charts and #16 on the Hot Adult R&B charts. In June 2008, Hathaway's debut for Stax Records, Self Portrait was released. Collaborating again with producer Rex Rideout on much of the album and working with such artists as Rahsaan Patterson and Sandra St. Victor, Self Portrait became her most successful album to date, debuting at #6 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and #63 on the Billboard's Hot 200. The album sold over 9,400 copies in the first week.[7]

After the release of Self Portrait, Hathaway went on tour, which began in July 2008.[8] The Self Portrait Tour was singer Lalah Hathaway's second solo concert tour, intended to showcase songs from her debut solo album, Self Portrait. The concert tour contained ten tour dates in American and collection of songs from her previous albums, Lalah Hathaway and Outrun the Sky, and few songs from her present album, Self Portrait. The tour only reached America. In late 2008, "That Was Then" was released as the album's second single. The single debut at #105 on the Hot R&B charts and #32 on the Hot Adult R&B Airplay.[9]

In January 2009, Hathaway appeared on BETJ in an interview and performing before an audience. Lalah Hathaway continued to support the album and she is currently schedule to perform at the Capital Jazz Festival in Columbia, MD, Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, LA, and Circle of Promise, which take place in July 2009.[10]

Other Ventures

Circle of Promise

Lalah Hathaway is one of the National Ambassadors for the Circle of Promise. The Circle of Promise is nationally represented by several phenomenal African American women. Not only are these women accomplished individuals, but they are passionate about empowering their communities to help end breast cancer forever.[11]

Discography

Main article: Lalah Hathaway discography

References

  1. ^ http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200409/20040923_hathaway.html
  2. ^ "Lalah Hathaway". CelebSRC.com.
  3. ^ Small, Mark. "Lalah Hathaway '90: A Niche of Her Own". Berklee.edu.
  4. ^ "eJams: Lalah Hathaway". eJams.
  5. ^ Shelah Moody (October 20, 2005). "Lalah Hathaway grateful for her father's gifts". San Francisco Chronicle.
  6. ^ The BV Buzz with Jawn Murray AOL Black Voices. June 11 2007
  7. ^ Disturbed's Indestructible Knocks Usher Off Top Of Billboard ChartMTV News
  8. ^ Lalah Hathaway introduces LalahTV and New Tour Dates Hip Online News July 2 2008
  9. ^ Lalah Hathaway - That Was Then (Hot Adult R&B Airplay)
  10. ^ Lalah Hathaway Tickets
  11. ^ [1]
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