Janice Robinson
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Janice Robinson | |
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| Born | December 8, 1967 |
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | House, R&B, pop |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Warner Bros. Records (1992–2006) |
Janice Robinson (born 8 December 1967) is an American vocalist, initially known as a member of Livin' Joy before she embarked on her solo career.
Early life and career
Robinson, raised in Garfield, New Jersey,[1] gained worldwide success in the early to mid-1990s with the Italian house group Livin' Joy as the lead singer before going solo in 1999. After Robinson left, Livin' Joy scored more hits during the 1995–1996 period with another singer. However, the biggest remains "Dreamer", a huge international hit reaching number 1 in the UK and the top 10 in many other European countries. Robinson had previously worked with the Livin' Joy producers on two singles, "Children" and "Sweetest Day of May". On Livin' Joy's Don't Stop Movin, her vocals do not appear on any tracklisted songs, until the original "Dreamer" appears as a hidden track at the very end. Her subsequent solo debut album The Color Within Me was an earthy, more pop styled album and was released in 1999 to largely favorable reviews, scoring a minor pop hit with the single "Nothing I Would Change". In 2000, Janice performed on the drama Charmed, in the episode "Animal Pragmatism".
In 2000, she toured America as an opening act for Tina Turner's U.S. leg of her world tour. Her biggest hit with Livin' Joy was reissued with new production, and new vocals and Janice was credited for her work on it this time. "Dreamer '05" became a massive hit with fans & DJs alike making the Top five of the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. Her dance single, "Earthbeat" is featured on the compilation Pride 1998 mixed/produced by Julian Marsh.
In 2018, Robinson returns to the stage on The X Factor UK as a contestant surprising the judging panel with the revelation that she was the voice and songwriter behind the international dance track Dreamer.[2]
Songwriting discography
- 11. "Let the Joy Rise"
- 14. "Suddenly"
Brahim - Evolution
- 02. "So into You"
- 00. "Regroup"
- 09. "Let Love Reign"
Lucas Prata - Let's Get It On
- 04. "Love of My Life"
- 13. "Feel the Love Again"
- 02. "Risin"
Reina - This Is Reina
- 01. "If I Close My Eyes"
- 05. "On My Own"
- 03. "Melody of Life"
- 12. "I Appreciate You"
Sandrine Van Handenhoven - Story of Us (Movie)
- 00. "Story of Us"
- 09. "Crash"
- 02. "Whenever You Fall"
- 02. "Never Again"
- 03. "These Are the Days"
Singles
| Year | Title | Album | US | US Dance |
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| 1999 | "Nothing I Would Change" | Nothing I Would Change | – | – |
| 1998 | "Earthbeat" | Pride 1998 | – | – |
| 2005 | "Dreamer '05" | Dreamer EP | – | 5 |
Other singles
| Year | Title | US | US Dance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "There Must Be Love" (with David Morales) | – | 1[3] |
See also
References
- ^ Morse, Steve. "JANICE ROBINSON\ THE COLOR WITHIN ME\ WARNER BROS.", The Boston Globe, December 23, 1999. Accessed January 9, 2008.
- ^ "X Factor's Robbie Williams close to tears as 90s dancefloor icon auditions". Metro. 2018-08-30. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
- ^ "Hot Dance Club Songs". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. October 2, 2015. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
External links
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- 1965 births
- Living people
- African-American singers
- American female singer-songwriters
- Songwriters from New Jersey
- People from Garfield, New Jersey
- American pop singers
- American contemporary R&B singers
- American rhythm and blues singer-songwriters
- American soul musicians
- American expatriates in Italy
- The X Factor (UK TV series) contestants