Chanté Moore
Chanté Moore | |
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| Birth name | Chanté Torrane Moore |
| Born | February 17, 1967 |
| Origin | San Francisco, California |
| Genres | R&B, jazz, gospel, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Silas/MCA (1992–2002) Arista/LaFace/Zomba (duet act, 2002–2007) Peak/Concord (2006–2008) Shanachie (2013-present) |
| Spouse | Kenny Lattimore |
| Website | ChanteMooreOnline.com |
Chanté Moore (born Chanté Torrane Moore, February 17, 1967, San Francisco, California) is an American R&B and jazz singer.
Biography
Born to a gospel minister's wife, she grew up singing in the church and was heavily influenced by the music of George Duke and Lee Ritenour. While in high school, she decided to make a career of singing. She was a beauty pageant contestant and model when, at age twenty-two, she was discovered by MCA Records executive Louil Silas. Moore was signed to Silas' MCA-distributed imprint Silas Records.
In 1996 she had daughter Sophia Hardison, with actor Kadeem Hardison. They secretly married in 1997 and divorced in 2000. She married singer Kenny Lattimore[1] on New Year's Day in 2002 at a private ceremony in Jamaica. Their son Kenny, Jr. was born April 10, 2003.
When Moore recorded her 1999 single "Chanté's Got a Man", the man she was singing about was her then-husband Kadeem Hardison.
Early career
Moore has recorded several hit records, including "Love's Taken Over", "It's Alright", "I'm What You Need", "Old School Lovin", and "Free" (a Deniece Williams cover). Moore recorded "Your Home Is in My Heart" with Boyz II Men for the How Stella Got Her Groove Back soundtrack. Moore was also featured on the soundtrack of Waiting to Exhale in 1995 with the song "Wey U".
The song, which featured harmonic vocalisations and no actual words, was acclaimed by critics for demonstrating Moore's vocal range, with music reviewer Tracy E. Hopkins at Barnes and Noble remarking that it "showcases Moore's Minnie Riperton–reminiscent pipes". In 1998, Moore also collaborated with musician Keith Washington for the duet "I Love You". However, the song did not chart.
In 2000, Moore earned a Soul Train Music Awards nomination alongside Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for Single of the Year, Female[2] for her Billboard #2 R&B and #10 Pop hit "Chanté's Got a Man". However, she lost the award to Lauryn Hill. The single was also certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of over 500,000 copies in America. In 2002, she won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo for "Contagious" featuring The Isley Brothers. She also appeared on the hit UPN show Girlfriends, singing Minnie Riperton's "Lovin' You". In 2002, Moore sang on Kenny G's single "One More Time", which registered on the Smooth Jazz and adult contemporary singles charts.
In 2004, a 20th Century Masters greatest hits collection was released with some of her most memorable songs, along with a detailed booklet in which author A. Scott Galloway praises her for her "powerful, yet flexible and gorgeous 4-octave vocal range..."
With Kenny Lattimore
A year after marrying R&B singer Kenny Lattimore, the two signed as a duet act to Arista Records and released a duet cover album entitled Things That Lovers Do. The album was promoted with a stage play named after the album and a music video for the single "You Don't Have to Cry" which shows a prominently pregnant Moore on screen with Lattimore. The album also included a remake of the Minnie Riperton and Peabo Bryson duet "Here We Go" on which Moore prominently shows off her whistle register in tribute to Riperton.
In fall 2006, Moore issued a follow-up to the success of Things That Lovers Do, another album of duets with her husband Kenny Lattimore. The duo beat the previous effort with a double-CD of gospel and R&B love songs entitled Uncovered/Covered. The set was led off by dual singles, the Bryan Michael Cox-produced "Figure It Out", and "Make Me Like the Moon", a gospel ballad co-written by Lattimore and Moore and produced by Fred Hammond. Uncovered/Covered was released October 10, 2006 on LaFace/Verity/Zomba Music Group.[3]
Moore and Lattimore recorded a cover version of the Marvin Gaye-Tammi Terrell duet "You're All I Need to Get By". It serves as the theme song for the BET reality series The Family Crews.
Recent activities
During the recording of her duet album with Lattimore, she signed a new solo recording contract with Peak Records, a subsidiary of Concord Music Group.[4]
In 2007, Moore starred in the stageplay By Any Means Necessary, along with Dave Hollister, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Shar Jackson, and Danielle Mone Truitt.
Moore released her fifth solo album Love the Woman on June 17, 2008.[5][6] The album's lead single "Ain't Supposed to Be This Way" impacted radio on May 12, 2008.[7]
In 2009, Moore set some dates for a Love the Woman tour, with performances in Los Angeles, and Atlanta, Georgia.
Additionally, she starred with James Pickens, Jr. (of Grey's Anatomy), Vickie Winans, Loretta Devine, Reginald VelJohnson, Rocky Carroll and Kenny Lattimore in a live stage production of Otis Sallid's Gospel! Gospel! Gospel at the Wilshire Ebell Theater in May 2009.[8]
She announced in a June 2010 interview promoting Women's Health that she was working on a gospel album titled Changed as well as an untitled R&B album.[9]
In July 2011, it was announced that she would be the TV host for an upcoming women's fitness reality series sponsored by SportyGirl Fitness.[10]
In a July 27, 2011 statement on her Facebook page, she announced she and Kenny Lattimore were divorced.[11]
Most recently, Chante performed at the 2012 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in a tribute to the late singer Donna Summer.
Chanté Moore is contracted to star on Broadway in the 2014 musical "Gospel Soul Rock 'n' Roll".[12]
Chante is managed by Cheryl Cobb-Debrosse.
January 1, 2013 Chante penned a new record deal with Shanachie Entertainment.[13]
Chante is now a cast member of the Reality TV show R&B Diva's L.A. With Kelly Price, Dawn Robinson (En Vogue), Michel'le, Lil Mo & Claudette Ortiz.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Label | Artist | Title | Chart positions | Certification | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | U.S. R&B | U.S. Gospel | |||||
| 1992 | Silas/MCA | Chanté Moore | Precious | 101 | 20 | — |
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| 1994 | Silas/MCA | Chanté Moore | A Love Supreme | 64 | 11 | — | |
| 1999 | Silas/MCA | Chanté Moore | This Moment Is Mine | 31 | 7 | — | |
| 2000 | Silas/MCA | Chanté Moore | Exposed | 50 | 10 | — | |
| 2003 | Arista | Kenny Lattimore & Chanté Moore |
Things That Lovers Do | 31 | 3 | — | |
| 2006 | LaFace/Verity | Kenny Lattimore & Chanté Moore |
Uncovered/Covered | 95 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2008 | Peak/Concord | Chanté Moore | Love the Woman[5] | 110 | 14 |
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| 2013 | Shanachie | Chanté Moore | Moore is More | TBR | TBR | TBR | |
- Compilations
| Released | Label | Title | Chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | U.S. R&B | |||
| July 28, 2003 | MCA | Mood (Japan-only release) | — | — |
| May 18, 2004 | Geffen | 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Chante Moore | — | — |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions[15] | Album | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | U.S. R&B | U.S. R&B Airplay | U.S. Dance | UK[16] | NET | |||
| 1992 | "Love's Taken Over" | 86 | 13 | 7 | — | 54 | — | Precious |
| 1993 | "It's Alright" | 108 | 13 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| "Who Do I Turn To?" | — | 83 | 72 | — | — | — | ||
| "As If We Never Met" | — | 107 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1994 | "Old School Lovin'" | — | 19 | 18 | — | — | — | A Love Supreme |
| "This Time" | — | 61 | 74 | 5 | — | — | ||
| 1995 | "I'm What You Need" | — | 56 | 62 | — | — | — | |
| "Free / Sail On" | — | — | — | 11 | 69 | — | ||
| 1999 | "Chanté's Got a Man" | 10 | 2 | 2 | 34 | — | — | This Moment Is Mine |
| "I See You in a Different Light" (feat. JoJo Hailey) | — | 61 | 60 | — | — | — | ||
| 2000 | "Straight Up" | 83 | 22 | 22 | — | 11 | 37 | Exposed |
| 2001 | "Bitter" | 166 | 55 | 49 | — | — | — | |
| 2002 | "Loveable (From Your Head to Your Toes)" | — | 111 | — | — | — | — | Things That Lovers Do (with Kenny Lattimore) |
| 2003 | "You Don't Have to Cry" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2005 | "Tonight (2 Step)" | — | — | — | — | — | — | Uncovered/Covered (with Kenny Lattimore) |
| 2006 | "Figure It Out" | — | 124 | — | — | — | — | |
| 2008 | "Ain't Supposed to Be This Way"[17] | — | 90 | 26 | — | — | — | Love the Woman |
Single appearances
| Year | Single | Chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | U.S. R&B | NET | |||
| 1992 | "You Know What I Like" (El DeBarge feat. Chanté Moore) | — | 14 | — | In the Storm (El Debarge album) |
| 1994 | "Satisfy You" (with Damion Hall) | — | 48 | — | Straight to the Point (Damion Hall album) |
| 1998 | "Your Home Is in My Heart" (with Boyz II Men) | — | — | 90 | How Stella Got Her Groove Back OST |
| 2002 | "One More Time" (with Kenny G) | — | — | — | Paradise (Kenny G album) |
Soundtracks and collaborations
- 1991 "Candlelight & You" (House Party 2 OST)
- 1992 "You Know What I Like" (In the Storm – El DeBarge)
- 1992 "Fame" (Snapshot – George Duke)
- 1994 "Satisfy You" (Straight to the Point – Damion Hall)
- 1995 "Illusions" (Illusions – George Duke)
- 1995 "Inside My Love" (New York Undercover OST)
- 1995 "Wey U" (Waiting to Exhale OST)
- 1996 "Heal Our Land" (Place of Hope: Celebrating the New South Africa)
- 1996 "La, La, La Means I Love U" (Emancipation – Prince)
- 1998 "Your Home Is in My Heart (Stella's Love Theme)" (with Boyz II Men) (How Stella Got Her Groove Back OST)
- 1998 "Crusin'" (Blue Planet – Nils)
- 1998 "I Love You" (KW – Keith Washington)
- 1999 "Wall Around My Heart" (Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story soundtrack)
- 1999 "Can We Do That?" (The McCauley Sessions – Gerald McCauley)
- 1999 "Down on My Knees" (Summer Heat 1999, Vol. 1)
- 1999 "Christmas Morn" (My Christmas Album)
- 2000 "Save Some Love for Me" (Yes, Please! – Fourplay)
- 2000 "When You Need Me" (All the Man You Need – Will Downing)
- 2000 "This Is a Test" (Romeo Must Die OST)
- 2000 "Treated Like Her" (with LaTocha Scott) (Big Momma's House OST)
- 2001 "Contagious" (Eternal – The Isley Brothers)
- 2002 "Feeling the Way" (Just Chillin' – Norman Brown)
- 2002 "One More Time" (Paradise – Kenny G)
- 2003 "She's Amazing" (Cool – George Duke)
- 2005 "Till You Come Back to Me" (Wild Card – The Rippingtons)
- 2007 "Santa Baby" (Christmas Present – Boney James)
Music videos
- "You Know What I Like" (El DeBarge featuring Chanté Moore)
- "Love's Taken Over"
- "It's Alright"
- "Old School Lovin'"
- "This Time"
- "Satisfy You" (with Damion Hall)
- "Satisfy You" (Remix) (with Damion Hall)
- "Chanté's Got a Man"
- "I See You in a Different Light"
- "Straight Up"
- "Bitter"
- "You Don't Have to Cry" (with Kenny Lattimore)
- "Contagious" (The Isley Brothers featuring R. Kelly & Chanté Moore)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 1992 | NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding New Artist |
| 1996 | NAACP Image Award Win for Outstanding Soundtrack Album (shared win for the Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack). |
| 1996 | Grammy Award nomination for Album of the Year (shared nomination for the Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack).[18] |
| 1997 | American Music Award Win for Favorite Soundtrack (shared win for the Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack). |
| 2000 | Soul Train Award nomination for "Single of the Year, Female for "Chanté's Got a Man".[19] |
| 2002 | Soul Train Music Award Win for Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo (shared with The Isley Brothers/R. Kelly) for "Contagious". |
References
- ^ "Singers Chante Moore and [[Kenny Lattimore]] wed in Jamaica". Jet. 2002-02-04.
{{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help) - ^ "Billboard - Google Boeken". Books.google.com. 2000-02-19. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
- ^ "KENNY AND CHANTE PLAY MARRIAGE THERAPISTS WITH NEW ALBUM: Couple heeds their calling with "Covered/Uncovered"; God knows Christian marriages need it". EURweb. 2006-10-13.
- ^ "Chante Moore Signs To Peak Records". FM5280 ~ Smooth Jazz. 2007-07-18.
- ^ a b By Any Means Necessary Biographies
- ^ Chanté Moore: Love The Woman. Amazon.com
- ^ Mitchell, Gail (2008-04-08). "R&B Briefs: Berklee College of Music, Chanté Moore". Billboard.Biz. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
- ^ Pickens, Jr., James (2009-05-05). "Gospel! Gospel! Gospel". James Pickens Jr Foundation. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
- ^ "| The Afro-American Newspapers | Your Community. Your History. Your News". Afro.com. 2011-10-16. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
- ^ "SportyGirl Fitness Reality TV Casting Call on Saturday, July 30th in Atlanta, Georgia". Prweb.com. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
- ^ "Private Announcement". Facebook. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
- ^ "Chanté Moore in Gospel Soul Rock 'n' Roll". Retrieved November 24, 2012.
- ^ "Chante Moore has joined Shanachie Entertainment". Shanachie Entertainment. 2013-01-03. Retrieved 2013-01-19.
- ^ "http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1043619/ask-billboard-ashanti-nelly-chate-moore-donna-summer-aretha-franklin-blackgirl". Billboard. 2008-10-31. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title=|publisher=(help) - ^ Billboard Music Charts - Latest Music News - Music Videos
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 377. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200 - Music Genre Sales
- ^ "Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Celebrity Gossip - E! Online UK". Eonline.com. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
- ^ [1][dead link]
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