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This article is about the R&B group. For other uses, see H-Town (disambiguation).
H-Town
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Shazam & GI
OriginHouston, Texas, United States
GenresR&B
Years active1991–present
LabelsLuke Records
Relativity Records
H-Town Music
MembersSolomon "Shazam" Conner
Darryl "G.I." Jackson
Past membersKeven "Dino" Conner (deceased)

H-Town is an American R&B/hip hop vocal group. It was originally founded by twin brothers Keven “Dino” Conner, Solomon “Shazam” Conner, and their longtime friend Darryl “G.I.” Jackson in 1992.

History

Growing up in a family of singers, brothers Keven and Solomon Conner began their careers singing in talent shows and plays before a local producer sent their demo tape to onetime 2 Live Crew rapper and record label executive Luther "Luke" Campbell. After an impromptu audition, Campbell signed the group to his label, Luke Records.[1]

Albums

Fever for Da Flavor

H-Town's debut album Fever for Da Flavor was released on April 15, 1993.[2] The group achieved hit status in the United States with "Knockin' Da Boots," which became H-Town's biggest hit and also their signature song. "Boots" was a #1 hit on the R&B charts,[3] and peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] "Lick U Up," the bands follow-up single, was less successful on the charts. H-Town won the 1993 Soul Train Music Award for Best New Artist. That same year, they signed on as a part of the Coca-Cola Summerfest tour, which also included Shai, SWV, Jade, Naughty by Nature, LL Cool J and Silk.[1]

Beggin' After Dark

In 1994, H-Town returned the studio to record their second album Beggin' After Dark . It was released on November 8, 1994.[5]

The most popular single from this album was "Emotions." It became a #11 hit on the Billboard R&B chart and reached #51 on the Hot 100.[4] Other tracks from the album included "Sex Bowl," "Full Time," "Much Feelin' (And It Tastes Great)," "Buss One," featuring reggae singer Papa Reu, and "Baby I Love Ya," featuring Roger Troutman.

Ladies Edition, Woman's World

By the time H-Town returned to the studio to record Ladies Edition, they had undergone some changes. They recorded a cover version of The Persuaders' "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate" for the 1996 film of the same name. The song became H-Town's first Top 40 pop hit in three years, peaking at #37.[4]

They then cut ties with Luther Campbell, underwent a spiritual awakening of sorts, and became more aware of women's issues on their third album Ladies Edition, Woman's World.[6] It was released on October 28, 1997.[7] The album's general theme centers on a man's penitence for his past transgressions with his woman, a theme conveyed in songs such as "Don't Sleep on the Female," "Julie Rain" (a sobering account of spousal abuse), and "Jezebel." According to the liner notes, the album was dedicated to Nicole Brown Simpson and "all the women of the world." Twenty national women's telephone helplines were also listed on the back cover.[8]

2000 - Present

In July 2000, Solomon "Shazam" Conner released a solo album entitled Bringing the Heat. Selected tracks from Shazam's solo effort were included on H-Town's 2004 album Imitations Of Life.

On January 28, 2003, Dino was killed in an automobile accident in Houston, Texas. According to police, Dino had just left a recording studio and was a passenger in a car being driven by his girlfriend, 22-year-old Teshya Rae Weisent. Their vehicle was struck by an SUV that ran a red light, and both Dino and Weisant were killed.

Three people were in the SUV, all of whom fled after the accident. One of them, Juan Diaz, was later apprehended, however, and faced a felony charge of failure to stop and render aid.[9]

At the time of Conner's death H-Town was said to have just finished what would become their fourth album.[9] They eventually released their reunion album Imitations of Life on October 12, 2004.[10]

In mid 2009, the remaining two members, Solomon "Shazam" Conner and Darryl "G.I." Jackson released the single "Knocking Your Heels" from their upcoming album "Child Support." The single's remix features Jodeci and Pretty Ricky. The release date of "Child Support" is still TBA with iMG Recordings as of January 2011 .

Discography

Albums

Fever for Da Flavor
Beggin' After Dark
Ladies Edition, Woman's World
Imitations of Life
  • Released: October 12, 2004
Child Support
  • Released: TBA

Singles

Year Title US US R&B Album
1993 "Knockin' Da Boots" 3 1 Fever for Da Flavor
"Lick U Up" 67 21
"Keepin' My Composure" - -
1994 "Baby I Wanna" - 87
"Part Time Lover" 57 9 Above the Rime soundtrack
"Back Seat (With No Sheets)" - 58 Beggin' After Dark
1995 "Emotions" 51 11
1996 "A Thin Line Between Love & Hate" 37 6 A Thin Line Between Love and Hate soundtrack
1997 "They Like It Slow" 35 12 Ladies Edition
2009 "Call Me Mr. Pacman" - - Child Support

Other collaborations

Year Title Artist Album
1993 "It's Your Thang" Various Addams Family Values: Music from the Motion Picture
1994 "Bust a Nut" Luke Featuring H-Town In the Nude
"Take It Slow" Featuring Dino Trellini Featuring Dino Trellini
1995 "Ain't No Fun" Various Original Gangstas Soundtrack

Awards and nominations

Year Result Award Category Single
1993 Won Soul Train Music Award Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist
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Nominated Soul Train Music Award Best R&B/Soul Single - Group, Band or Duo "Knockin' Da Boots"

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Joseph, Stanley (2001-03-22). "H-Town: Learning the Lessons of Fame". youthoutlook.org. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
  2. ^ "H-Town - Fever for da Flavor ". mtv.com. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
  3. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales: Chart Listing For The Week Of June 12, 1993". billboard.com. Retrieved 2008-06-05. [dead link]
  4. ^ a b c "H-Town Chart History". billboard.com. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
  5. ^ "H-Town - Beggin' After Dark". mtv.com. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
  6. ^ "H-Town Give Shout Out To "Women Of The World"". mtv.com. 1997-10-15. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
  7. ^ "H-Town - Ladies Edition". mtv.com. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
  8. ^ Leroy, Dan (1997-10-28). "Ladies Edition: Album Review".
  9. ^ a b Reid, Shaheem (2003-02-03). "H-Town Lead Singer Dies". mtv.com.
  10. ^ "H-Town - Imitations of Life". mtv.com. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
  11. ^ "Fever for Da Flavor". billboard.com. Retrieved 2008-06-05. [dead link]
  12. ^ "Beggin' After Dark". billboard.com. Retrieved 2008-06-05. [dead link]
  13. ^ "Ladies Edition". billboard.com. Retrieved 2008-06-05. [dead link]

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